Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 9 2021-11-28 Auction - 376 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 13
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A GILT COPPER WENCHENG PRINCESS STATUE.AN ENAMELED COPPER BOTTLE "ZUN".A FLOWERS AND BIRDS PAINTING BY JIANG YANXI.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 9

This is the 9th session 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 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 FLOWERS AND BIRDS PAINTING ON SILK.: Flowers and Birds Painting on Silk, Hand Painted by Emperor Huizong of Song Dyn. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of
0299: A FLOWERS AND BIRDS PAINTING ON SILK.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON SILK BY LI CHENG.: Landscape Painting on Silk, Hand Painted by Li Cheng. 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
0302: A LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON SILK BY LI CHENG.Est. $4,000-$8,000
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A HETIAN JADE BELT BUCKLE.: Hetian Jade Dragon Head Shaped Belt Buckle.
0303: A HETIAN JADE BELT BUCKLE.Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT.: Purple Clay Teapot.
0306: A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT.Est. $500-$800Lot Passed
A BRONZE BASIN WITH TWO EARS.: Bronze Basin with Two Ears.
0307: A BRONZE BASIN WITH TWO EARS.Est. $2,500-$5,500Lot Passed
A BRONZE LIDDED TRIPOD CALDRON.: Bronze Lidded Tripod Caldron, Inlaid with Gold and Silver.
0308: A BRONZE LIDDED TRIPOD CALDRON.Est. $3,000-$6,000Lot Passed
A PORCELAIN FLOWERPOT, GE KILN.: Porcelain Flowerpot with Plum Flower Shaped Opening, Ge Kiln.
0309: A PORCELAIN FLOWERPOT, GE KILN.Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
A FIGURE PAINTING ON PAPER BY PU RU.: Figure Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Pu Ru.
0314: A FIGURE PAINTING ON PAPER BY PU RU.Est. $4,000-$8,000Lot Passed
A HETIAN JADE BRUSH LICKER.: Hetian Jade Brush Licker with Dragon Design.
0315: A HETIAN JADE BRUSH LICKER.Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
AN ENAMELED COPPER BOTTLE "ZUN".: Enameled Copper Bottle "Zun" with Interlocked Flowers and Plants Design, Eight Auspicious Symbols Design and Dragon Shaped Ears. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek
0319: AN ENAMELED COPPER BOTTLE "ZUN".Est. $20,000-$40,000Lot Passed
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