Among the sale’s highlights is an impressive group of Chinese export ceramics, including: a rare famille-rose crab tureen (estimate $100/200,000); two armorial goose tureens and covers (estimates $150/250,000 and $120/180,000, respectively); and a pair of figures of a Dutchman and Lady (estimate $100/150,000). In addition, the collection features several important pieces from the celebrated ‘Swan’ service, made by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory at Meissen circa 1737-41 and commissioned by its director, Heinrich Graf von Brühl. The selection includes a pair of monteiths, six chargers of various sizes and a domed cover (estimates ranging from $8,000 to $250,000).