Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 11/13 2022-11-13 Auction - 506 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 2
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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 BUDDHIST THANGKA.: A Buddhist Thangka.
3026: A BUDDHIST THANGKA.Est. $6,000-$10,000
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AN ONE-YUAN SILVER COIN, REPUBLICAN PERIOD.: One-Yuan Silver Coin, Republican Period.
3027: AN ONE-YUAN SILVER COIN, REPUBLICAN PERIOD.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A MIRROR CALLIGRAPHY ON PAPER BY HUANG SIYONG.: Mirror Handwritten Calligraphy on Paper by Huang Siyong.
3028: A MIRROR CALLIGRAPHY ON PAPER BY HUANG SIYONG.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN SPHERICAL BOTTLE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Spherical Bottle with Fun Kids Motif.
3029: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN SPHERICAL BOTTLE.Est. $6,000-$10,000
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A PORCELAIN BOTTLE, LONGQUAN KILN.: Porcelain Bottle with Auspicious Beast Design, Disc-Shaped Opening, Longquan Kiln.
3030: A PORCELAIN BOTTLE, LONGQUAN KILN.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A PORCELAIN ROCKERY SCULPTURE WITH PEDESTAL.: Porcelain Rockery Sculpture with Pedestal.
3033: A PORCELAIN ROCKERY SCULPTURE WITH PEDESTAL.Est. $2,500-$5,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN PLATE, YELLOW BASE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Plate with Flowers and Butterflies Design, Yellow Base. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of
3034: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN PLATE, YELLOW BASE.Est. $2,500-$5,000
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A CORAL-RED GLAZED PORCELAIN BRUSH WASHER.: Coral-Red Glazed Gong-Shaped Porcelain Brush Washer with Golden Lotus Design.
3035: A CORAL-RED GLAZED PORCELAIN BRUSH WASHER.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A HAINAN HUANGHUALI WOOD PORTABLE BOX.: Hainan Huanghuali Wood Portable Box.
3037: A HAINAN HUANGHUALI WOOD PORTABLE BOX.Est. $25,000-$50,000
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A SANDALWOOD ROCKERY SCULPTURE.: Sandalwood Rockery Sculpture with Carved Pine and Dignitary Design.
3038: A SANDALWOOD ROCKERY SCULPTURE.Est. $10,000-$15,000
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AN AGALWOOD CENSER WITH BEAST-SHAPED EARS.: Agalwood Censer with Carved Beast Face Design, Beast-Shaped Ears, with Bulging Arris Design.
3039: AN AGALWOOD CENSER WITH BEAST-SHAPED EARS.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD DRESSING CASE.: Huanghuali Wood Dressing Case.
3040: A HUANGHUALI WOOD DRESSING CASE.Est. $6,000-$12,000Lot Passed
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A HETIAN JADE LIDDED BOTTLE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Hetian Jade Lidded Bottle with Dragon Design, Double Ears.
3041: A HETIAN JADE LIDDED BOTTLE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $35,000-$70,000
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A SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL WITH BEAST DESIGN.: Shoushan Stone Seal with Carved Auspicious Beast Design.
3042: A SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL WITH BEAST DESIGN.Est. $25,000-$50,000
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A HETIAN JADE AVALOKITESVARA STATUE.: Hetian Jade Avalokitesvara Statue.
3043: A HETIAN JADE AVALOKITESVARA STATUE.Est. $25,000-$50,000
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A SHOUSHAN STONE DRAGON-KNOB BIG SEAL.: Shoushan Stone Dragon-Knob Big Seal.
3044: A SHOUSHAN STONE DRAGON-KNOB BIG SEAL.Est. $20,000-$40,000
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A SILVER POT WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Silver Pot with Carved Dragon Design, Double Dragon-Shaped Ears.
3045: A SILVER POT WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED LONG-NECK BRONZE BOTTLE.: Cloisonne Enameled Long-Neck Bronze Bottle with Dragon, Bats and Clouds Design, Represent for Happiness and Auspiciousness.
3046: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED LONG-NECK BRONZE BOTTLE.Est. $15,000-$25,000
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A BRONZE CENSER WITH DOUBLE EARS.: Bronze Censer with Double Ears.
3047: A BRONZE CENSER WITH DOUBLE EARS.Est. $4,000-$8,000
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE BOTTLE.: Cloisonne Enameled Bronze Bottle with Lion and Lionet Design, Beast Face Design and Mobile Rings, Inlaid with Jewels.
3048: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE BOTTLE.Est. $15,000-$25,000Lot Passed
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