Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 11/13 2022-11-13 Auction - 506 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 3
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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 GILT BRONZE INCENSE BURNER.: Gilt Bronze Beast "Luduan" Shaped Incense Burner.
3049: A GILT BRONZE INCENSE BURNER.Est. $6,000-$10,000
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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE MANJUSRI BUDDHA STATUE.: Tibetan Gilt Bronze Manjusri Bodhisattva Buddha Statue.
3050: A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE MANJUSRI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $40,000-$80,000
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A CAST IRON HEVAJRA BUDDHA PLATE.: Cast Iron Hevajra Buddha Plate with Gold and Silver Inlay. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the 1930s
3051: A CAST IRON HEVAJRA BUDDHA PLATE.Est. $75,000-$150,000
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A LONG-NECK PORCELAIN BOTTLE, OFFICIAL KILN.: Long-Neck Porcelain Bottle, Official Kiln.
3053: A LONG-NECK PORCELAIN BOTTLE, OFFICIAL KILN.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A PORCELAIN PLATE WITH COLORFUL CRANES DESIGN.: Porcelain Plate with Colorful Cranes and Clouds Design, Yellow Base.
3054: A PORCELAIN PLATE WITH COLORFUL CRANES DESIGN.Est. $2,000-$3,500
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A CONTRASTING COLOR PORCELAIN PLATE.: Contrasting Color Porcelain Plate with Dragon and Phoenix Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the
3055: A CONTRASTING COLOR PORCELAIN PLATE.Est. $2,000-$3,500Lot Passed
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A PORCELAIN POT WITH FLOWERS DESIGN, DING KILN.: Porcelain Pot with Carved Flowers Design, with Handle, Ding Kiln.
3056: A PORCELAIN POT WITH FLOWERS DESIGN, DING KILN.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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AN EIGHT-ARRIS CELADON BOTTLE.: Eight-Arris Celadon Bottle with Beast-Shaped Ears.
3057: AN EIGHT-ARRIS CELADON BOTTLE.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A SHADOWY GREEN PORCELAIN CUP.: Shadowy Green Porcelain Cup with Flower-Shaped Opening, Tall Holder.
3058: A SHADOWY GREEN PORCELAIN CUP.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A MALLET-SHAPED PORCELAIN BOTTLE.: Mallet-Shaped Porcelain Bottle, Official Kiln.
3059: A MALLET-SHAPED PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
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A GLAZED PORCELAIN INCENSE BURNER, XING KILN.: White Glazed Porcelain Incense Burner, Xing Kiln.
3060: A GLAZED PORCELAIN INCENSE BURNER, XING KILN.Est. $1,500-$2,000
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A GONG-SHAPED PORCELAIN BRUSH WASHER, GE KILN.: Gong-Shaped Porcelain Brush Washer, Ge Kiln.
3061: A GONG-SHAPED PORCELAIN BRUSH WASHER, GE KILN.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN SQUARE BOTTLE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Square Bottle with Squirrel and Grapes Design.
3064: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN SQUARE BOTTLE.Est. $6,000-$10,000
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A ROSEWOOD ELEPHANT STATUE ORNAMENT.: Rosewood Elephant Statue Ornament.
3065: A ROSEWOOD ELEPHANT STATUE ORNAMENT.Est. $5,000-$8,000
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A NARRA WOOD BOX WITH DRAGON AND CRANE DESIGN.: Narra Wood Box with Dragon and Crane 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 graduation
3066: A NARRA WOOD BOX WITH DRAGON AND CRANE DESIGN.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD TABLE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Huanghuali Wood Scroll-Shaped Table with Golden Dragon Design.
3067: A HUANGHUALI WOOD TABLE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD GOURD-SHAPED BOX WITH LID.: Huanghuali Wood Gourd-Shaped Box with Lid.
3068: A HUANGHUALI WOOD GOURD-SHAPED BOX WITH LID.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Shoushan Stone Seal with Carved Dragon Design.
3070: A SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A HETIAN JADE CROUCHING CATTLE CARVING.: Hetian Jade Crouching Cattle Carving Ornament.
3071: A HETIAN JADE CROUCHING CATTLE CARVING.Est. $20,000-$35,000Lot Passed
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A LAZURITE TABLE SCREEN, INLAID WITH JEWELS.: Lazurite Table Screen with Curios Design, Inlaid with Jewels. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the 1930s
3072: A LAZURITE TABLE SCREEN, INLAID WITH JEWELS.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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