A large pair of blue and white vases and covers, Kangxi. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

Each painted with three rows of spiralling lappets enclosing meandering foliate chrysanthemum, peony and lotus sprays, the domed cover similarly painted withlappets encircled by leiwen diaper ground and surmounted by a tear shaped finial. 55cm (21 5/8 in) high (4). Estimate £12,000 - 15,000 (€14,000 - 18,000). Unsold.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street. 7 Nov 2013 -www.bonhams.com