A three-piece famille-rose garniture. Qing dynasty, 18th century - Sothebys

comprising: a beaker vase and a pair of baluster vases and covers, each brightly decorated with a butterfly in flight and birds sheltering amongst large blooming peony branches issuing from pierced rocks, all between lappet, ruyi and floral diaper bands. Quantité: 5. The largest: 44.5cm., 17 1/2 in. Estimation: 6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com