Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 10 2021-12-04 Auction - 418 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 3
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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 HETIAN JADE THUMB RING.: Hetian Jade Thumb Ring, Inlaid with Hundred Treasures.
0049: A HETIAN JADE THUMB RING.Est. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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A SET OF GILT COPPER LION-KNOB SEALS.: A Set of Gilt Copper Lion-Knob Seals.
0054: A SET OF GILT COPPER LION-KNOB SEALS.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A GILT COPPER SADDLE PENDANT.: Gilt Copper Saddle Pendant.
0055: A GILT COPPER SADDLE PENDANT.Est. $400-$800Lot Passed
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A COPPER IMPLEMENT VAJRA PESTLE FOR RITE.: Copper Dharma Implement Vajra Pestle for Rite.
0056: A COPPER IMPLEMENT VAJRA PESTLE FOR RITE.Est. $300-$500
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A GILT COPPER AMITAYUS BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Copper Amitayus Buddha Statue.
0058: A GILT COPPER AMITAYUS BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $8,000-$16,000Lot Passed
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A HETIAN JADE INKPAD BOX.: Hetian Jade Inkpad Box with Flowers and Birds Design.
0060: A HETIAN JADE INKPAD BOX.Est. $300-$500
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A PAPER ALBUM OF POEMS BY QI BAISHI.: Paper Album of Poems and Ci-poetry by Qi Baishi.
0062: A PAPER ALBUM OF POEMS BY QI BAISHI.Est. $1,500-$3,000
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A GLAZED PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.: Transmutation Glazed Porcelain Display Bottle with Antique Design.
0070: A GLAZED PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.Est. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed
A ROSE PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.: Rose Porcelain Display Bottle with Consecration Playing-Kids Design, Yellow Base.
0072: A ROSE PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.Est. $1,500-$3,000Lot Passed
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