Three Chinese blue and white 'Tulip' vases, 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Two with the neck terminating in a moulded lotus bud, one decorated with blossoming prunus branches on a crackled ground, the other with scrolling foliage; the third with a slightly tapering neck, decorated to the body with blossoming chrysanthemum amongst scrolling foliage. The tallest 10½ in. (26.6 cm.) high (3) - Estimate £800 - £1,200

A Chinese blue and white double-lozenge vase, 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

With moulded elephant-head handles, painted in a vibrant blue tone with blossoming flowers amongst a dense scrolling foliage, the neck with a band of upright leaves; 12½ in. (31.8 cm.) high - Estimate £600 - £1,000 

Christie's Interiors, 2 August 2011, London, South Kensington www.christies.com