Lot 2159. A pair of red overlay white glass vases, 19th century. Estimate US$ 6,000 - 8,000 (€5,700 - 7,600). Photo: Bonhams.

Each with a pear-shaped body surmounted by a cylindrical neck, supported on a splayed foot, the exterior skilfully carved through the red overlay to the white ground with a paradise flycatcher perched on a branch amid large peony blossoms. 7in (17.8cm) high

Bonhams. CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 13 Mar 2017, 12:00 EDT, NEW YORK