Lot 1808. A small famille rose vase, Qianlong seal mark in iron red and of the period (1736-1795); 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011.  

The high rounded shoulder of the tapering body painted with two iron-red bats alternating with two lotus, the latter positioned above two variations of lotus while the bats are positioned above further lotus flanked by peaches borne on foliate scroll, all between a band of slender petals below and a yellow-ground ruyi border and blue foliate band above, the base in turquoise enamel surrounding the reign mark, wood stand, ivory cover. 

Provenance: Freemyer collection, 1920s-30s.
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I and Part II Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, New York, 24 March 2011