拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

There are handling marks visible along the wooden handle of the shovel. There are various minor scuffs and small areas of discoloration visible intermittently on the face of the shovel, most apparently along the edges. There is a small accretion near the lower edge of the shovel. There is a small horizontal loss near the upper right edge of the shovel and losses visible intermittently along the turning edges. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.

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.