Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 3/19 2023-03-19 Auction - 568 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A GLAZED SIX-ARRIS PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.A PADAUK INCENSE BURNER WITH PHOENIX DESIGN.A HETIAN JADE THREE-LEG CENSER WITH LID.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 3/19

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 GLAZED SIX-ARRIS PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.: Transmutation Glazed Six-Arris Porcelain Display Bottle.
0001: A GLAZED SIX-ARRIS PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.Est. $4,000-$8,000
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A PADAUK INCENSE BURNER WITH PHOENIX DESIGN.: Padauk Incense Burner with Carved 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 1930s after
0002: A PADAUK INCENSE BURNER WITH PHOENIX DESIGN.Est. $4,000-$8,000
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A GILT BRONZE PEDESTAL WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Gilt Bronze Pedestal with Triple Dragon Design.
0004: A GILT BRONZE PEDESTAL WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $10,000-$15,000
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A GILT BRONZE MAHASIDDHA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Mahasiddha Buddha Statue.
0005: A GILT BRONZE MAHASIDDHA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
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A GILT SILVER COIN, WITH CARVED DRAGON DESIGN.: A Gilt Silver Coin, with Carved Dragon Design.
0006: A GILT SILVER COIN, WITH CARVED DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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AN EMBROIDERY MANJUSRI BODHISATTVA THANGKA.: Embroidery Manjusri Bodhisattva Thangka.
0007: AN EMBROIDERY MANJUSRI BODHISATTVA THANGKA.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A PORCELAIN VESSEL "DOU" WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Contrasting Color Porcelain Vessel "Dou" 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
0008: A PORCELAIN VESSEL "DOU" WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $8,000-$12,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD JEWELRY CASE.: Huanghuali Wood Jewelry Case with Carved Dragon Design.
0009: A HUANGHUALI WOOD JEWELRY CASE.Est. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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A HETIAN JADE LONGEVOUS PEACH CARVING ORNAMENT.: Hetian Jade Peach Carving Ornament, Symbolize Longevity.
0010: A HETIAN JADE LONGEVOUS PEACH CARVING ORNAMENT.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE CENSER.: Cloisonne Enameled Bronze Censer with Twining Lotus Flowers and Branches Design.
0011: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE CENSER.Est. $8,000-$12,000
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A LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON PAPER BY ZHANG DAQIAN.: Splash-Color Landscape Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Zhang Daqian.
0014: A LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON PAPER BY ZHANG DAQIAN.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN GREEN BOTTLE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Green Bottle with Composite Flowers Design, Ruyi-Shaped Ears.
0015: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN GREEN BOTTLE.Est. $8,000-$12,000
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A LACQUER JAR WITH LID, FIGURE STORY MOTIF.: Lacquer Jar with Lid, with Colored Figure Story Motif.
0016: A LACQUER JAR WITH LID, FIGURE STORY MOTIF.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A HETIAN JASPER BRUSH POT.: Hetian Jasper Brush Pot with Carved Dignitary Design.
0017: A HETIAN JASPER BRUSH POT.Est. $18,000-$28,000
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A SQUARE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER.: Square Bronze Incense Burner.
0018: A SQUARE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER.Est. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
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A MANDARIN DUCKS PAINTING BY LIN FENGMIAN.: Mandarin Ducks Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Lin Fengmian.
0021: A MANDARIN DUCKS PAINTING BY LIN FENGMIAN.Est. $4,000-$8,000
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A GREEN GLAZED PORCELAIN JAR WITH LID.: Green Glazed Porcelain Jar with Lid.
0022: A GREEN GLAZED PORCELAIN JAR WITH LID.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A PADAUK TABLE SCREEN WITH BOXWOOD INLAY.: Padauk Table Screen with Boxwood Inlay, Padauk Frame, Carved Dignitary Design.
0023: A PADAUK TABLE SCREEN WITH BOXWOOD INLAY.Est. $15,000-$22,000
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A HETIAN JADE CROUCHED HORSE CARVING ORNAMENT.: Hetian Jade Crouched Horse Carving Ornament.
0024: A HETIAN JADE CROUCHED HORSE CARVING ORNAMENT.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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