Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 6/18 2023-06-18 Auction - 594 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A GILT BRONZE PRATISARA BUDDHA STATUE.A BROCADE DRAGON ROBE.A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE TABLE CLOCK.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 6/18

In this auction we will continue to present the beautiful and prestige Asian antiques, with the highlight 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 FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN PLATE, QING DYNASTY.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Plate with Double Dragons Design, Qing Dynasty.
0001: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN PLATE, QING DYNASTY.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A JADEITE THUMB RING.: Jadeite Thumb Ring.
0003: A JADEITE THUMB RING.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A GILT BRONZE TABLE CLOCK.: Gilt Bronze Table Clock. 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 Yale University.
0004: A GILT BRONZE TABLE CLOCK.Est. $10,000-$15,000
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A GILT BRONZE PRATISARA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Pratisara Buddha Statue.
0005: A GILT BRONZE PRATISARA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $60,000-$100,000Lot Passed
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AN OLD SUMMER PALACE "YUANMINGYUAN" PAINTING.: Old Summer Palace "Yuanmingyuan" Painting on Silk.
0006: AN OLD SUMMER PALACE "YUANMINGYUAN" PAINTING.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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ONE SILVER COIN: One silver coin
0007: ONE SILVER COINEst. $500-$800
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Bottle with Eight Treasures Design, Disc-Shaped Rim, Qing Dynasty.
0008: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BOTTLE, QING DYNASTY.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD DRESSING CASE.: Huanghuali Wood Dressing Case. 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 Yale
0009: A HUANGHUALI WOOD DRESSING CASE.Est. $5,000-$6,000
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A TAIHU LAKE STONE ROCKERY CARVING.: Taihu Lake Stone Rockery Carving.
0010: A TAIHU LAKE STONE ROCKERY CARVING.Est. $1,500-$3,000
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A BROCADE DRAGON ROBE.: A Brocade Dragon Robe. 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 Yale University.
0013: A BROCADE DRAGON ROBE.Est. $60,000-$100,000Lot Passed
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A SET OF GILT BRONZE COINS.: A Set of Gilt Bronze Coins.
0014: A SET OF GILT BRONZE COINS.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT, QING DYN.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Brush Pot with Flowers, Plants and Poem Design, Qing Dynasty. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic
0015: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT, QING DYN.Est. $35,000-$65,000
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A BAMBOO BRUSH POT WITH LITERATI DESIGN.: Bamboo Brush Pot with Carved Literati-Meeting Design. 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
0016: A BAMBOO BRUSH POT WITH LITERATI DESIGN.Est. $10,000-$18,000
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A CRYSTAL ELEPHANT CARVING ORNAMENT.: Crystal Elephant Carving Ornament.
0017: A CRYSTAL ELEPHANT CARVING ORNAMENT.Est. $4,000-$7,000
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE TABLE CLOCK.: Cloisonne Enameled Bronze Table Clock. 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
0018: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE TABLE CLOCK.Est. $5,000-$8,000
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A GILT BRONZE MAITREYA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Maitreya Buddha Statue.
0019: A GILT BRONZE MAITREYA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $100,000-$200,000Lot Passed
A SET OF GILT BRONZE COINS.: A Set of Gilt Bronze Coins.
0021: A SET OF GILT BRONZE COINS.Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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A PORCELAIN REFUSE VESSEL "ZHADOU", QING DYN.: Yellow Porcelain Refuse Vessel "Zhadou" with Magpies and Plum Blossoms Design, Symbolize Happiness and Auspiciousness, Qing Dynasty.
0022: A PORCELAIN REFUSE VESSEL "ZHADOU", QING DYN.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH HANDLE.: Purple Clay Teapot with Handle.
0023: A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH HANDLE.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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