A Dutch Delft blue and white three-piece garniture 18th century

comprising two double-gourd shaped vases and a baluster vase and cover, overall painted with floral ornaments and birds; damages and restorations

double-gourd vases: one with upper rim restored, another restoration at the foot, partly overpainted, chips to footrim, one glaze chip to neck; the other with upper rim restored, two larger chips with pieces missing, overpainted restoration to the footrim, usual glaze chips; baluster vase:upper rim heavily restored and partly overpainted, larger pieces broken off and missing, chips to footrim, cover with restored breaks, tip of finial restored and overpainted
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."