Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 9 2021-11-28 Auction - 376 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 3
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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 PLANTS PAINTING BY XIE ZHILIU.: Flowers and Plants Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Xie Zhiliu.
0060: A FLOWERS AND PLANTS PAINTING BY XIE ZHILIU.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A JADEITE BRACELET.: Jadeite Bracelet.
0064: A JADEITE BRACELET.Est. $600-$900Lot Passed
A CLOISONNE ENAMELED COPPER JAR.: Cloisonne Enameled Copper Jar with Chinese "Hui" Design.
0065: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED COPPER JAR.Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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A WATERSIDE TOWN PAINTING BY WU GUANZHONG.: Waterside Town Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Wu Guanzhong.
0072: A WATERSIDE TOWN PAINTING BY WU GUANZHONG.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A COLORED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE.: Colored Glass Snuff Bottle with Inner Figure Painting.
0075: A COLORED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE.Est. $300-$500Lot Passed
A NARRA WOOD LIDDED BOX.: Narra Wood Lidded Box with Chinese "Fu" and "Shou" Design, Implied Happiness and Longevity.
0078: A NARRA WOOD LIDDED BOX.Est. $600-$900Lot Passed
AN ALLOY COPPER DAKINI BUDDHA STATUE.: Alloy Copper Dakini Buddha Statue.
0080: AN ALLOY COPPER DAKINI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $25,000-$50,000Lot Passed
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