Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 10 2021-12-04 Auction - 418 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A SET OF MANJUSRI BODHISATTVA STATUES.A PAPER ALBUM OF PAINTINGS AND CALLIGRAPHY.A FIGURE STORY PAINTING BY DING GUANPENG.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 10

This is the 10th 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 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 COPPER VAJRASATTVA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Copper Vajrasattva Buddha Statue.
0003: A GILT COPPER VAJRASATTVA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $1,400-$2,800
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A SCREEN PAINTING ON PAPER BY ZHANG DAQIAN.: Paper Screen Painting by Zhang Daqian. 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 from
0004: A SCREEN PAINTING ON PAPER BY ZHANG DAQIAN.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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AN AGATE BRACELET.: An Agate Bracelet.
0007: AN AGATE BRACELET.Est. $300-$500
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A GILT COPPER TRIPOD GOBLET.: Gilt Copper Tripod Goblet with Beast Face Design and Dragon Shaped Ears.
0009: A GILT COPPER TRIPOD GOBLET.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A GILT COPPER GANESHA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Copper Ganesha Buddha Statue.
0011: A GILT COPPER GANESHA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $2,000-$3,500Lot Passed
A PURPLE CLAY SQUARE TEAPOT.: Purple Clay Square Teapot with Bamboo Joint Shaped Handle and Spout. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the
0016: A PURPLE CLAY SQUARE TEAPOT.Est. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
A GROUP OF PORCELAIN TEACUPS.: A Group of Light-Reddish-Purple Porcelain Teacups with Figure Story Pattern.
0017: A GROUP OF PORCELAIN TEACUPS.Est. $400-$800Lot Passed
A FIELD YELLOW STONE SEAL.: Field Yellow Stone Seal with Peaceful Elephant Carving. 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
0022: A FIELD YELLOW STONE SEAL.Est. $4,000-$6,500Lot Passed
A DZI BEAD NECKLACE.: A Dzi Bead Necklace.
0023: A DZI BEAD NECKLACE.Est. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
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