A sky-blue glazed porcelain vase. Yongzheng mark. Photo Bonhams

With short flaring neck supported by an ovoid body with a large molded lotus petal band around the exterior base, all surfaces other than the cinnamon-colored burn of the unglazed foot rim covered with a thick glaze of gentle hue (rim and base extensively restored). 11 3/4in (30cm) high. Sold for US$62,500

Bonhams. Asian Works of Art, 21 Dec 2011, California, San Francisco www.bonhams.com