Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 3 2021-10-03 Auction - 310 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 2
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A CHINESE GILT COPPER BUDDHIST NICHEA CHINESE FLOWERS AND BIRDS PAINTING BY SHEN QUAN.A SET OF CHINESE HETIAN JADE TEAPOT AND TEACUPS
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 3

This is the 3rd session of collections from Kung Ling-i and Chen Ji-en. Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the 1930s after graduation from Yale University. And at that time his eldest daughter, Kung Ling-i, was at the age of marriage. Soong Mei-ling, aunt of Ling-i, introduced her several outstanding military generals but got her denial for reasons. After Ling-i met handsome Mr. Ji-en Chen at a romantic banquet, the two quickly fell in love and made a promise of marriage. However, as a noble princess, Ling-i's love did not get support from her father Kung Hsiang-hsi. The reason is simple: Mr. Ji-en Chen was born humble and his father was only the conductor of an orchestra. Later, Kung Hsiang-hsi named Mr. Ji-en Chen the deputy director of the Central Banking Bureau. Kung Hsiang-hsi then transferred him to the United States on the grounds of developing international bank business, to dilute their relationship with distance. However, Ling-i broke through many obstacles and went to the United States to reunite with Mr. Ji-en Chen, and soon announced their marriage. Kung Hsiang-hsi was moved by his daughter's love, agreed to the marriage and prepared a generous dowry for her, and shipped to the United States. Aunt Soong Mei-ling also personally went to the United States to attend their wedding. Unfortunately, the two eventually broke up due to the great difference in living habits after marriage. After the divorce, Kung Ling-i left the properties to Mr. Ji-en Chen and returned to China. Mr. Ji-en Chen had been living in the United States for the rest of his life. It is our great honor to share this moving story and have the consignment from the descendants of Mr. Ji-en Chen to dispose of some of these assets.
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A ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE.: Rose Porcelain Snuff Bottle, with Rotatable Inner.
0025: A ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE.Est. $2,500-$5,000Lot Passed
AN ANTIQUE JADE LIDDED GOBLET.: Antique Jade Lidded Goblet.
0026: AN ANTIQUE JADE LIDDED GOBLET.Est. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed
A KAPALA DRUM, MADE OF BONE.: Kapala Drum for Buddhist Rite, Made of Bone.
0030: A KAPALA DRUM, MADE OF BONE.Est. $3,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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A AGARWOOD SCULPTED GURU BUDDHA STATUE: Agarwood Sculpted Guru Buddha Statue, Qing Dyn. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the 1930s after graduation
0032: A AGARWOOD SCULPTED GURU BUDDHA STATUEEst. $11,000-$22,000
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A AGARWOOD SCULPTED BOYS ORNAMENT: Agarwood Sculpted Boys Ornament, Qing Dyn.
0034: A AGARWOOD SCULPTED BOYS ORNAMENTEst. $2,250-$4,500Lot Passed
A BRONZE TOAD ORNAMENT, INLAID: Bronze Toad Ornament, Inlaid with Gold and Silver, Han Dyn.
0035: A BRONZE TOAD ORNAMENT, INLAIDEst. $12,000-$24,000Lot Passed
A VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Copper Vajrayogini Buddha Statue. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the 1930s after graduation from
0036: A VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $12,000-$24,000Lot Passed
A CHINESE IRON-RED TEAPOT AND CUPS: Iron-Red Teapot and Cups, with Poem Pattern and Golden Painting, Qing Dyn. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in
0037: A CHINESE IRON-RED TEAPOT AND CUPSEst. $3,500-$7,000Lot Passed
A CHINESE BRONZE MIRROR, HAN DYN.: Bronze Mirror, Han Dyn. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the 1930s after graduation from Yale University.
0038: A CHINESE BRONZE MIRROR, HAN DYN.Est. $3,500-$7,000Lot Passed
AN ANTIQUE JADE SCULPTURE.: Antique Jade Sculpture, Promoting Dignitary on Horse Motif.
0039: AN ANTIQUE JADE SCULPTURE.Est. $1,250-$2,500Lot Passed
A GILT COPPER MAHAKALA BUDDHA STATUE: Gilt Copper Mahakala Buddha Statue, Ming Dyn.
0040: A GILT COPPER MAHAKALA BUDDHA STATUEEst. $17,500-$35,000Lot Passed
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A TWO-EAR PORCELAIN BOTTLE: Two-Ear Porcelain Bottle with Disc Shaped Opening and Flowers Design, Longquan Kiln, Song Dyn.
0041: A TWO-EAR PORCELAIN BOTTLEEst. $350-$700
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AN AGATE HANGING PENDANT.: An Agate Hanging Pendant with Silver Rim.
0042: AN AGATE HANGING PENDANT.Est. $500-$1,000
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AN ANTIQUE JADE SUN-GOD SCULPTURE.: Antique Jade Sun-God Sculpture Ornament.
0043: AN ANTIQUE JADE SUN-GOD SCULPTURE.Est. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
A GILT COPPER SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA STATUE: Gilt Copper Sakyamuni Buddha Statue, Ming Dyn.
0044: A GILT COPPER SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA STATUEEst. $14,000-$28,000Lot Passed
A LION PAINTING BY XU BEIHONG.: Lion Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Xu Beihong.
0047: A LION PAINTING BY XU BEIHONG.Est. $900-$1,800Lot Passed
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