A group of three Chinese guan-type vessels

comprising a pale bluish-green crackle-glazed large mallet vase, Qing dynasty; a crackle-glazed pear-shaped ewer, possibly 18th century; a crackled bluish-green-glazed pear-shaped small vase; together with a pale brown crackle-glazed octagonal cup; the pale bluish-green crackle-glazed vase 8in. (20.4cm.) high (12) - Est. $1,200 - $1,800 - Price Realized $42,500

A small Chinese pottery ma jun wine cup, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644)

The cup 2in. (5cm.) diameter (2) - Est. $300 - $500 - Price Realized $30,000

A pair of Chinese aubergine-glazed dishes. Qianlong six-character incised marks within a circle and of the period (1736-1795)

the deep aubergine colored-glaze that also covers the base and the reign mark. 8 1/8in. (20.7cm.) diameter, stands (2). Est. $2,000 - $3,000 - Price Realized $18,750

Note: Compare the Qianlong-marked aubergine-glazed dish of similar size in the Zhuyuetang Collection illustrated in Shimmering Colors: Monochromes of the Yuan to Qing Periods, Hong Kong, 2005, p. 242, no. 164.

A Chinese celadon-glazed hu-form vase with handles, 19th century

14½in. (36.8cm.) high. Est. $1,500 - $2,500 - Price Realized $7,750

Property from a North American Chinese family collection formed during the late Qing dynasty

Two Chinese yellow-glazed porcelain bowls, Qing dynasty, one Jiaqing mark and period (1796-1820), the other Daoguang mark and period (1821-1850)

The larger 6½in. (16.5cm.) diameter, the smaller 6¼in. (15.8cm.) diameter (2). Est. $1,500 - $2,000 - Price Realized $6,250

Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim

A Chinese porcelain yellow-glazed baluster jars and cover, probably 19th century

apocryphal Kangxi six character mark. The jar and cover 11½in. (29.2cm.) high (2). Est. $800 - $1,200 - Price Realized $6,250

Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim

Two Chinese celadon-glazed tripod censers and a creamy-white-glazed ball

the lotus-form censer with wooden cover with jade finial and four character mark 'li li guan' to base. the ball 8½in. (21.5cm.) high (4). Est. $1,000 - $1,500 - Price Realized $4,000

Two Chinese porcelain yellow-glazed saucer dishes with incised decoration to exterior, each with Yongzheng six character mark and of the period (1723-1735),

incised with flowering vines; 6¼in. (15.8cm.) diameter (2). Est. $800 - $1,200 - Price Realized $4,000

Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim

A pair of Chinese porcelain yellow-glazed small bowls, each with Guangxu six character marks and of the period (1875-1908)

4¼in. (10.8cm.) diameter (2). Est. $800 - $1,200 - Price Realized $3,750

Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim

A Chinese porcelain yellow-glazed bowl, Guangxu six character marks and of the period (1875-1908)

6 3/8in. (16.2cm.) diameter. Est. $700 - $900 - Price Realized $3,000

Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim

A small Chinese longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty or later

3in. (7.5cm.) diameter, stand and case (3). Est. $500 - $700 - Price Realized $3,000

A Chinese porcelain yellow-glazed pear-form vase, 19th century

apocryphal Qianlong seal mark; 10in. (25.3cm.) high. Est. $2,000 - $3,000 - Price Realized $2,750

Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim

A Chinese grey crackle-glazed square vase, kong, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

8in. (20.5cm.) high. Est. $1,000 - $1,500 - Price Realized $2,000

Property from the Arthur M. Sacker collections. All objects in the Arthur M. Sacker collections were acquired prior to 1978. Additional provenance, exhibition and publication information may may be found in the lots' condition reports.

Christie's Interiors. 1 - 2 October 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. Image Christie's Ltd 2009 www.christies.com