Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 12/10 2023-12-10 Auction - 561 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A TURQUOISE PORCELAIN INCENSE BURNER.AN ENAMELED PORCELAIN BOX WITH LADY DESIGN.AN ENAMELED BRONZE POT WITH GOURDS DESIGN.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 12/10

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 TURQUOISE PORCELAIN INCENSE BURNER.: Auspicious Beast "Luduan" Shaped Turquoise Porcelain Incense Burner, with Foreign-Color Twining Flowers Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister
0001: A TURQUOISE PORCELAIN INCENSE BURNER.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A TOURMALINE ROCKERY CARVING.: Tourmaline Rockery Carving, Carved Flowers and Birds Design.
0002: A TOURMALINE ROCKERY CARVING.Est. $8,000-$15,000Lot Passed
A GILT BRONZE MANJUSRI BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Manjusri Buddha Statue.
0003: A GILT BRONZE MANJUSRI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $50,000-$100,000Lot Passed
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AN ANCIENT JADE IMPLEMENT "CONG".: Ancient Jade Implement "Cong".
0004: AN ANCIENT JADE IMPLEMENT "CONG".Est. $3,000-$5,000
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AN ENAMELED BLUE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.: Enameled Blue Porcelain Bottle with Phoenix Design, Double Ears.
0005: AN ENAMELED BLUE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A SHOUSHAN TIANHWANG STONE SEAL.: Shoushan Field-Yellow Tianhwang Stone Seal, with Low-Relief Dragon Design.
0006: A SHOUSHAN TIANHWANG STONE SEAL.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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A GILT BRONZE DHARMA IMPLEMENT VAJRA TOMAHAWK.: Gilt Copper Dharma Implement Vajra Tomahawk.
0007: A GILT BRONZE DHARMA IMPLEMENT VAJRA TOMAHAWK.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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A GILT BRONZE BEAST-SHAPED INCENSE BURNER.: Gilt Bronze Beast "Luduan" Shaped Incense Burner.
0008: A GILT BRONZE BEAST-SHAPED INCENSE BURNER.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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A SET OF STONE STUDY ARTICLES.: A Set of Stone Study Articles.
0009: A SET OF STONE STUDY ARTICLES.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A HETIAN JADE WATER POT, CARVED DEER DESIGN.: Hetian Jade Water Pot, Carved Deer and Crane Design, Symbolize Prosperity and Longevity.
0011: A HETIAN JADE WATER POT, CARVED DEER DESIGN.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A GILT BRONZE BUDDHA'S HEAD STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Buddha's Head Statue, with Silver Inlay.
0012: A GILT BRONZE BUDDHA'S HEAD STATUE.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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AN ENAMELED BRONZE POT WITH GOURDS DESIGN.: Enameled Melon-Shaped Bronze Pot with Handle, with Gourds Design, Symbolize Happiness, Riches and Longevity. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of
0013: AN ENAMELED BRONZE POT WITH GOURDS DESIGN.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD ROCKERY CARVING.: Huanghuali Wood Rockery Carving, Carved Pines and Scholars Design.
0014: A HUANGHUALI WOOD ROCKERY CARVING.Est. $15,000-$25,000
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AN ANCIENT JADE DRAGON-SHAPED CARVING PENDANT.: Ancient Jade Dragon-Shaped Carving Pendant.
0015: AN ANCIENT JADE DRAGON-SHAPED CARVING PENDANT.Est. $1,500-$3,000
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A HETIAN JADE OPENWORK CARVING PENDANT.: Hetian Jade Openwork Carving Pendant.
0017: A HETIAN JADE OPENWORK CARVING PENDANT.Est. $800-$1,500
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A GILT BRONZE SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Sakyamuni Buddha Statue.
0018: A GILT BRONZE SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $15,000-$25,000
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AN ANCIENT JADE RING.: Ancient Jade Ring.
0019: AN ANCIENT JADE RING.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BOTTLE "MEIPING".: Blue-and-White Porcelain Bottle "Meiping" with Underglaze-Red Twining Lotus Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic
0020: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BOTTLE "MEIPING".Est. $2,000-$4,000
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AN ALLOY BRONZE SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA STATUE.: Alloy Bronze Sakyamuni Buddha Statue.
0021: AN ALLOY BRONZE SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $20,000-$30,000
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A SILVER DOLLAR COIN: One silver dollar coin
0022: A SILVER DOLLAR COINEst. $300-$500
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A HETIAN TOPAZ BANGLE.: Hetian Topaz Bangle.
0023: A HETIAN TOPAZ BANGLE.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE BANGLES.: A Pair of Gilt Bronze Bangles, with Goats' Heads Design.
0024: A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE BANGLES.Est. $800-$1,500
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