Lot 1829. An unusual pair of famille rose vases, Zhonghua minguo sanshiliu nian, Zhongzheng mark in iron red, corresponding to 1947 and of the period; 15 1/8 in. (38.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 458,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011.  

Each of urn shape, the deep ovoid body decorated with four shaped panels alternately enclosing a figural scene or a scene of birds, reserved on a richly embellished gold ground, with a band of dragons and foliate cartouches on the shoulder, and diaper and ruyi decoration on the waisted neck, with a pair of tall arched handles, the spreading foot also with diaper pattern. 

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