A pair of 'famille-rose' octagonal baluster vases and covers. Qing dynasty, circa 1730-40 - Photo Sotheby's

each decorated with shaped panels enclosing ladies in fenced gardens, framed above and below by large floral blooms against a trellis ground, the neck painted with young boys, the domed covers with matching decoration and surmounted by gilt and lacquered Buddhist lion finials. Quantité: 4 - 68.5cm., 27in. Estimation: 12,000 - 18,000 GBP. Lot. Vendu 28,750 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London | 07 nov. 2012 www.sothebys.com