Chinese vase sells for 3850-times estimate in French sale

A Chinese blue and white vase with a Qianlong mark shot past its four-figure estimate to sell for €7.7m (£6.2m) in France on October 1 – described as winning the 'EuroMillions' by the auction house.

The tianqiuping (heavenly globe vase) with dragon in clouds decoration was offered by the Osenat hou…

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