A Large Pair of Geese, 19th century

Both standing on broad, webbed feet glazed orange, one with head raised and the other turned back, preening his wing, talons glazed gray and the beady eyes black. 15¼ in. (38.7 cm.) high (2) - Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

Christie's. Chinese Export Porcelain. 21 January 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009. www.christies.com