Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 11/13 2022-11-13 Auction - 506 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A SET OF CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE COURT LAMPS.A NARRA WOOD STORAGE BOX WITH DRAGON DESIGN.A PAIR OF TIBETAN AVALOKITESVARA STATUES.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 11/13

In this auction we will continue to present the beautiful and prestige Asian antiques, with the highlight 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 to 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 BLUE-AND-WHITE LONG-NECK PORCELAIN BOTTLE.: Blue-and-White Long-Neck Porcelain Bottle with Twining Flowers and Plants Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of
3001: A BLUE-AND-WHITE LONG-NECK PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. $6,000-$12,000
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A TIBETAN SILVER DAKINI BUDDHA STATUE.: Tibetan Silver Dakini 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 Yale
3005: A TIBETAN SILVER DAKINI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $20,000-$40,000
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AN ONE-YUAN SILVER COIN, REPUBLICAN PERIOD.: Commemorative One-Yuan Silver Coin, Republican Period.
3006: AN ONE-YUAN SILVER COIN, REPUBLICAN PERIOD.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A SPHERICAL PORCELAIN BOTTLE, YELLOW BASE.: Spherical Porcelain Bottle with Underglaze-Red Dragon Design, Yellow Base.
3008: A SPHERICAL PORCELAIN BOTTLE, YELLOW BASE.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A HETIAN JADE IMPERIAL CALLIGRAPHY.: Hetian Jade Imperial Calligraphy by Emperor Qianlong.
3010: A HETIAN JADE IMPERIAL CALLIGRAPHY.Est. $15,000-$25,000
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE TABLE WITH DRAWERS.: Cloisonne Enameled Bronze Table with Composite Flowers Design, A Half Tall Desktop and A Half Short Desktop, with Drawers.
3011: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE TABLE WITH DRAWERS.Est. $20,000-$35,000
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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE PARNASHAVARI STATUE.: Tibetan Gilt Bronze Parnashavari Buddha Statue.
3012: A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE PARNASHAVARI STATUE.Est. $20,000-$35,000
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A SILVER COIN OF REPUBLICAN PERIOD.: A Silver Coin of Republican Period.
3013: A SILVER COIN OF REPUBLICAN PERIOD.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A STEED PAINTING ON PAPER BY XU BEIHONG.: Steed Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Xu Beihong.
3014: A STEED PAINTING ON PAPER BY XU BEIHONG.Est. $5,000-$8,000
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PLATE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Blue-and-White Porcelain Plate with Dragon Design. 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
3015: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PLATE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $2,000-$3,500
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD TABLE SCREEN WITH JADE INLAY.: Huanghuali Wood Table Screen with Hetian Jade Inlay, Gourds Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the
3016: A HUANGHUALI WOOD TABLE SCREEN WITH JADE INLAY.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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AN ANTIQUE JADE BEAST "TIANLU" STATUE.: Antique Jade Auspicious Beast "Tianlu" Statue Ornament.
3017: AN ANTIQUE JADE BEAST "TIANLU" STATUE.Est. $6,000-$12,000
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A COMMEMORATIVE SILVER COIN, REPUBLICAN PERIOD.: Commemorative Silver Coin, Republican Period.
3020: A COMMEMORATIVE SILVER COIN, REPUBLICAN PERIOD.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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AN IMPERIAL MANDATE ON SILK.: An Imperial Mandate on Silk.
3021: AN IMPERIAL MANDATE ON SILK.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A GLAZED PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH FLOWERS DESIGN.: Blue Glazed Porcelain Display Bottle with White Flowers and Bamboo Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China
3022: A GLAZED PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH FLOWERS DESIGN.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A HETIAN JADE DUCK-SHAPED WATER CONTAINER.: Hetian Jade Duck-Shaped Water Container.
3024: A HETIAN JADE DUCK-SHAPED WATER CONTAINER.Est. $15,000-$25,000
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