拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

Minor wear with associated pinpoint losses and pinpoint accretions are occasionally to the corners and edges of the wooden box, and a few small losses are visible to the left side edge. A minute crack is to an element in the lower right quadrant, and several hairline cracks are occasionally to the joints, presumably inherent to the construction. Three small lenses are free-floating within the box construction.

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair, and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.