An Italian blue lacca commode, Rome, mid-18th century. Estimate £18,000 - £25,000 ($27,576 - $38,300). Price Realized £20,000 ($30,640). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.

Decorated overall with gilt and red chinoiserie scenes, the giallo antico marble top above two drawers, on cabriole legs, restorations - 36 in. (91 cm.) high; 48 in. (122 cm.) wide; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) deep

CHRISTIE'S. NOBLE & PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, 27 October 2015, London, King Street