A Chinese famille verte biscuit Guanyin. Kangxi (1662-1722)

Seated with downcast eyes, a small boy in her lap, wearing a flower-strewn green scarf over matching shawl and a long, tasselled necklace. 9in. (23cm.) high, wood stand. Est. £500 - £800

A pair of small Chinese famille rose lamped vases. The porcelain, Yongzheng (1723-1735)

Each of square sectioned form, painted to each sides with narrative scenes of ladies and gentlemen amongst balconies and fenced gardens. The porcelain, 7 5/8in. (20cm.) high, fitted for electricity (2) Est. £700 - £1,000

A French gilt-bronze-mounted Chinese porcelain vase lamp, circa 1880

Christie's. Interiors. 28 July 2009. London, South Kensington www.christies.com Image 2009 Christie's Ltd