Chinese jar at 410 times the low estimate
There was saleroom drama at Aste di Antiquariato Boetto (25% buyer’s premium) in Genoa on June 19 when a 12in (30cm) Chinese blue and white jar estimated at €2000-2300 shot to €820,000 (£692,000).
While the auction house dated this piece to the 18th century, bidders speculated it was a Yuan dyn…