A large gilt-bronze-mounted white-glazed porcelain carp. 19th century

with a removable tôle liner, the mouth with a gilt-bronze collar in the form of stylised water on a pierced rocaille, scroll and foliate cast base. 46cm high; 1ft. 6in. Estimate 7,000—10,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Important Continental Furniture, Ceramics and Clocks. 02 Dec 08. London - www.sotheby's.com