Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 2021-09-19 Auction - 318 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 7
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A AGARWOOD CLEAT DESIGNED CUP, QING DYN.A FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLISE PAINTING ON PAPERA COLLECTION OF CHOICE STAMPS, QING DYN.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections

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 JADEITE SEAL WITH DRAGON DESIGN, QING DYN.: Jadeite Seal with Dragon Design, Qing Dyn.
0146: A JADEITE SEAL WITH DRAGON DESIGN, QING DYN.Est. $6,500-$13,000
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A SET OF GILT SILVER LIDDED BOTTLES: A Set of Gilt Silver Lidded Bottles with Beast Face Shaped Ears, Inlaid with Jewels, Ming Dyn.
0147: A SET OF GILT SILVER LIDDED BOTTLESEst. $15,000-$30,000Lot Passed
A HETIAN JADE RUYI SCULPTURE ORNAMENT: Hetian Jade Ruyi Sculpture Ornament with Longevous Peach and Poem Design, Qing Dyn. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of
0150: A HETIAN JADE RUYI SCULPTURE ORNAMENTEst. $22,500-$45,000Lot Passed
A GILT COPPER BODHISATTVA BUDDHA STATUE: Gilt Copper Four-Arm Guanyin Bodhisattva Buddha Statue, Inlaid with Jewels, Ming Dyn.
0151: A GILT COPPER BODHISATTVA BUDDHA STATUEEst. $45,000-$90,000Lot Passed
A HETIAN JADE TEAPOT, QING DYN.: Hetian Jade Teapot, Qing Dyn.
0154: A HETIAN JADE TEAPOT, QING DYN.Est. $17,500-$35,000Lot Passed
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A FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLISE PAINTING ON PAPER: Flowers and Butterflise Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Lu Xiaoman. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the
0156: A FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLISE PAINTING ON PAPEREst. $2,500-$5,000
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A ROSE PORCELAIN BAG SHAPED BOTTLE: Rose Porcelain Bag Shaped Bottle with Flowers and Plants Pattern, Qing Dyn.
0165: A ROSE PORCELAIN BAG SHAPED BOTTLEEst. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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A DOUBLE HORSES PAINTING ON PAPER, HAND PAINTED: Double Horses Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Liu Danzhai.
0168: A DOUBLE HORSES PAINTING ON PAPER, HAND PAINTEDEst. $1,000-$2,000
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