Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 7/16 2023-07-16 Auction - 588 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A BRONZE BUDDHA'S HEAD STATUE.A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.A PAPER SCROLL OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS PAINTING.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 7/16

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 DISPLAY BOTTLE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Display Bottle with Flowers and Plants Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the
0001: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN DISPLAY BOTTLE.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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AN AGALWOOD BRUSH POT, CARVED FIGURE DESIGN.: Agalwood Brush Pot, Carved Figure Story 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
0002: AN AGALWOOD BRUSH POT, CARVED FIGURE DESIGN.Est. $50,000-$90,000
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A HETIAN JADE DRAGON CARVING ORNAMENT.: Hetian Jade Auspicious Dragon Carving Ornament. 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
0003: A HETIAN JADE DRAGON CARVING ORNAMENT.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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A BRONZE CENSER WITH DOUBLE EARS.: Bronze Censer with Double Ears. 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
0004: A BRONZE CENSER WITH DOUBLE EARS.Est. $100,000-$200,000
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A BRONZE BUDDHA'S HEAD STATUE.: Bronze Buddha's Head Statue.
0005: A BRONZE BUDDHA'S HEAD STATUE.Est. $10,000-$20,000Lot Passed
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A PAPER SCROLL OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS PAINTING.: Paper Scroll of Flowers and Plants Painting, by Zou Yigui.
0006: A PAPER SCROLL OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS PAINTING.Est. $5,000-$8,000
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ONE SILVER COIN: One silver coin
0007: ONE SILVER COINEst. $500-$800
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN DISPLAY PLATE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Display Plate with Flowers and Plants Design.
0008: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN DISPLAY PLATE.Est. $12,000-$24,000
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A STONE ROCKERY ORNAMENT.: Stone Rockery Ornament.
0009: A STONE ROCKERY ORNAMENT.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A CRYSTAL SEAL.: Crystal Seal.
0010: A CRYSTAL SEAL.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A DUCK-SHAPED BRONZE INCENSE BURNER.: Duck-Shaped Bronze Incense Burner. 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
0011: A DUCK-SHAPED BRONZE INCENSE BURNER.Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed
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A GILT BRONZE GOD OF WEALTH BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Buddha Statue, Yellow God of Wealth Buddha.
0012: A GILT BRONZE GOD OF WEALTH BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL LETTERS BY SHEN YINMO.: A Collection of Personal Letters on Paper, by Shen Yinmo, A Total of 14 Pages.
0013: A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL LETTERS BY SHEN YINMO.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A SET OF FIVE SILVER COINS: A set of five silver coins
0014: A SET OF FIVE SILVER COINSEst. $2,000-$3,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN GOURD-SHAPED BOTTLE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Gourd-Shaped Bottle with Dragon 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
0015: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN GOURD-SHAPED BOTTLE.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A DUANZHOU INKSTONE WITH FISH-DRAGON DESIGN.: Duanzhou Inkstone with Carved Fish-Dragon Design.
0016: A DUANZHOU INKSTONE WITH FISH-DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $12,000-$24,000
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A JADEITE BANGLE.: Jadeite Bangle. 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. And at
0017: A JADEITE BANGLE.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A SILVER PURSE WITH FLOWERS AND BIRDS DESIGN.: Silver Purse, Carved Flowers and Birds Design.
0018: A SILVER PURSE WITH FLOWERS AND BIRDS DESIGN.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A BRONZE BHAISAJYAGURU BUDDHA STATUE.: Bronze Bhaisajyaguru Buddha Statue.
0019: A BRONZE BHAISAJYAGURU BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $20,000-$40,000
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A PAPER ALBUM OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS PAINTINGS.: Paper Album of Flowers and Plants Paintings by Huang Binhong, A Total of 7 Pages.
0020: A PAPER ALBUM OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS PAINTINGS.Est. $6,000-$9,000
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ONE SILVER COIN: One silver coin
0021: ONE SILVER COINEst. $500-$800
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT.: Blue-and-White Porcelain Brush Pot with Lotus and Egrets Design, Symbolize Advancement and Success.
0022: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT.Est. $8,000-$12,000
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A BLOODSTONE SEAL WITH ORIGINAL BOX.: Bloodstone Seal with Original Box.
0023: A BLOODSTONE SEAL WITH ORIGINAL BOX.Est. $8,000-$12,000
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A SHOUSHAN FIELD-YELLOW STONE ROCKERY ORNAMENT.: Shoushan Field-Yellow Stone Rockery Ornament.
0024: A SHOUSHAN FIELD-YELLOW STONE ROCKERY ORNAMENT.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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