Lot 2155. A large famille verte 'pheasant' baluster vase, Late 19th century. Estimate US$ 25,000 - 40,000 (€24,000 - 38,000). Photo: Bonhams.

Of 'phoenix tail' vase form, with wide shoulder and flared trumpet neck, enameled with one pheasant perched on a rock, surrounded by blossoming peony and another pheasant perched in the branches of a magnolia tree, all reserved against a pale green ground. 33 1/8in (84.2cm) high

Note: A similar vase was sold at Christie's, London, 15 May 2012, sale 5305, lot 204. Another related vase was sold at Sotheby's, New York, 19 March 2007, sale 8299, lot 795.

Bonhams. CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 13 Mar 2017, 12:00 EDT, NEW YORK