A chinese opium bed, early 20th century.

A chinese opium bed, early 20th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010

polychrome-decorated to the front and interior which has a porch and step up to the bed, the interior with painted decoration to simulate lacquer and windows with shutters, the entrance surrounded by panels depicting figures in scenery and flanked by pierced lattice panels, the sides and rear undecorated; 85 in. (216 cm.) high; 85 in. (216 cm.) wide; 77 in. (196 cm.) deep - Estimate £2,000 - £4,000 ($2,928 - $5,856)

Christie's. Christie's Interiors. 22 June 2010. London, South Kensington www.christies.com