A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Export Turquoise Porcelain Ostriches. The porcelain 18th Century, the mounts circa 1820-1830. Photo Christies Image Ltd 2013

Each modeled as an ostrich beside trees on a rocky mound; 8¾ in. (22 cm.) high (2). Estimate $5,000 – $8,000

Christies. THE CONNOISSEUR'S EYE. 7 June 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.