Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 8/27 2023-08-27 Auction - 539 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE CENSER WITH LID.A GILT BRONZE GREEN TARA BUDDHA STATUE.A YELLOW PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 8/27

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 SEASHELL INCENSE BURNER.: Seashell Incense Burner.
0002: A SEASHELL INCENSE BURNER.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A HETIAN WHITE JADE INKSTONE SCREEN.: Hetian White Jade Inkstone Screen, Carved Landscape and Dignitary Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in
0003: A HETIAN WHITE JADE INKSTONE SCREEN.Est. $20,000-$40,000Lot Passed
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A GILT BRONZE GREEN TARA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Green Tara Buddha Statue. 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
0005: A GILT BRONZE GREEN TARA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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A GILT BRONZE COIN.: A Gilt Bronze Coin.
0007: A GILT BRONZE COIN.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A YELLOW PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Long-Neck Yellow Porcelain Bottle with Foreign-Color Dragon and Seawater Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of
0008: A YELLOW PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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AN AQUAMARINE AVALOKITESVARA BUDDHA STATUE.: Aquamarine Avalokitesvara Buddha Statue.
0010: AN AQUAMARINE AVALOKITESVARA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A SILVER STEED STATUE ORNAMENT.: Silver Steed Statue Ornament.
0011: A SILVER STEED STATUE ORNAMENT.Est. $15,000-$30,000
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A GILT BRONZE MANJUSRI BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Manjusri Buddha Statue. 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
0012: A GILT BRONZE MANJUSRI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $15,000-$30,000
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A PAPER ALBUM OF LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS, 11 PAGES.: Paper Album of Landscape Paintings, Painted by Huang Binhong, A Total of 11 Pages.
0013: A PAPER ALBUM OF LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS, 11 PAGES.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A SILVER COIN: A silver coin
0014: A SILVER COINEst. $500-$800
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A GLAZED WEEL-SHAPED PORCELAIN BOTTLE.: Transmutation Glazed Weel-Shaped Porcelain Bottle.
0015: A GLAZED WEEL-SHAPED PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. $5,000-$8,000
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A TIANHWANG STONE ROCKERY CARVING.: Field-Yellow (Tianhwang) Stone Rockery Carving with Low-Relief Pines and Scholars Design.
0016: A TIANHWANG STONE ROCKERY CARVING.Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed
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A CRYSTAL CUP.: Crystal Cup.
0017: A CRYSTAL CUP.Est. $5,000-$8,000
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A GILT BRONZE ATISA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Atisa Buddha Statue. 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
0019: A GILT BRONZE ATISA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A SILVER COIN: A silver coin
0021: A SILVER COINEst. $500-$800
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL.: Blue-and-White Porcelain Bowl with Fish and Algae 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
0022: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD BOX WITH HANDLE.: Huanghuali Wood Box with Handle.
0023: A HUANGHUALI WOOD BOX WITH HANDLE.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A HETIAN JADE TEAPOT WITH CARVED BATS DESIGN.: Hetian Jade Teapot with Handle, Carved Bats and Lettering "Shou" Design, Symbolize Happiness and Longevity.
0024: A HETIAN JADE TEAPOT WITH CARVED BATS DESIGN.Est. $20,000-$30,000
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