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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE.A HEXAGONAL PADAUK BUDDHIST NICHE.A HETIAN JADE CUP WITH CARVED FLOWERS DESIGN.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 3/26

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 BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE.: Blue-and-White Porcelain Plate with Dragon and Flowers 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
0001: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE.Est. US$3,000-US$4,000
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A HEXAGONAL PADAUK BUDDHIST NICHE.: Hexagonal Padauk Buddhist Niche. 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
0002: A HEXAGONAL PADAUK BUDDHIST NICHE.Est. US$20,000-US$35,000Lot Passed
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A HETIAN JADE CUP WITH CARVED FLOWERS DESIGN.: Hetian Jade Cup with Carved 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 1930s after
0003: A HETIAN JADE CUP WITH CARVED FLOWERS DESIGN.Est. US$10,000-US$23,000
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE BOTTLE.: Cloisonne Enameled Gourd-Shaped Bronze Bottle with Lettering "Daji" Design, Symbolize Auspiciousness. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance
0004: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE BOTTLE.Est. US$8,000-US$15,000Lot Passed
A GILT BRONZE TSONGKHAPA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Tsongkhapa Buddha Statue.
0005: A GILT BRONZE TSONGKHAPA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. US$20,000-US$40,000Lot Passed
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A GILT BRONZE COIN.: A Gilt Bronze Coin.
0006: A GILT BRONZE COIN.Est. US$1,500-US$3,000
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A PAPER ALBUM OF MANUSCRIPTS BY LU XUN.: Paper Album of Manuscripts by Lu Xun, A Total of 28 Pages.
0007: A PAPER ALBUM OF MANUSCRIPTS BY LU XUN.Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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A PORCELAIN PLATE WITH IRON-RED BATS DESIGN.: Porcelain Plate with Iron-Red Bats Design, Represent for Happiness, Yellow Base. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of
0008: A PORCELAIN PLATE WITH IRON-RED BATS DESIGN.Est. US$3,000-US$4,000
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A PADAUK PORTABLE BOX WITH SILVER INLAY.: Padauk Portable Box with Silver Inlay.
0009: A PADAUK PORTABLE BOX WITH SILVER INLAY.Est. US$3,000-US$6,000
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A HETIAN JADE FOUR-ARM MAHAKALA BUDDHA STATUE.: Hetian Jade Four-Arm Mahakala Buddha Statue.
0010: A HETIAN JADE FOUR-ARM MAHAKALA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. US$20,000-US$35,000
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BOTTLE "YUHUCHUNPING".: Cloisonne Enameled Bronze Bottle "Yuhuchunping" with Dragon and Twining Lotus Flowers Design.
0011: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BOTTLE "YUHUCHUNPING".Est. US$20,000-US$30,000
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A GILT BRONZE DHARMAPALAS BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Dharmapalas Buddha Statue.
0012: A GILT BRONZE DHARMAPALAS BUDDHA STATUE.Est. US$3,000-US$4,000
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A SILVER COIN: A silver coin
0013: A SILVER COINEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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A LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON PAPER BY LIU HAISU.: Landscape Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Liu Haisu.
0014: A LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON PAPER BY LIU HAISU.Est. US$5,000-US$10,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN WATER POT.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Water Pot with Dragon Motif, Yellow Base. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the
0015: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN WATER POT.Est. US$2,000-US$4,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD PORTABLE MULTILAYER BOX.: Huanghuali Wood Portable Multilayer Box, with Golden Lettering "Shou" Design, Symbolize Longevity, with Outer Box. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the
0016: A HUANGHUALI WOOD PORTABLE MULTILAYER BOX.Est. US$8,000-US$15,000Lot Passed
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A GLASS BOTTLE WITH DRAGON AND SEAWATER DESIGN.: Long-Neck Glass Bottle with Carved Dragon and Seawater Design.
0017: A GLASS BOTTLE WITH DRAGON AND SEAWATER DESIGN.Est. US$3,000-US$4,000
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AN ENAMELED BRONZE VESSEL "YOU".: Enameled Bronze Vessel "You" with Western Figure Story Motif, with Beast Face Design.
0018: AN ENAMELED BRONZE VESSEL "YOU".Est. US$8,000-US$16,000
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A GILT BRONZE SUPARNA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Suparna Buddha Statue.
0019: A GILT BRONZE SUPARNA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. US$20,000-US$45,000
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A SILVER COIN: A silver coin
0020: A SILVER COINEst. US$500-US$800
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A SILK SCROLL OF DOG PAINTING BY LANG SHINING.: Silk Scroll of Dog Painting, Painted by Lang Shining.
0021: A SILK SCROLL OF DOG PAINTING BY LANG SHINING.Est. US$2,000-US$4,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN MOON BOTTLE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Moon Bottle with Figure Story Motif.
0022: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN MOON BOTTLE.Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
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A PADAUK TREASURE CHEST.: Padauk Treasure Chest with Lettering "Shou" Design, Symbolize Longevity, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance
0023: A PADAUK TREASURE CHEST.Est. US$10,000-US$18,000
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A HETIAN JADE BOATING FIGURE CARVING ORNAMENT.: Hetian Jade Boating Figure Carving Ornament.
0024: A HETIAN JADE BOATING FIGURE CARVING ORNAMENT.Est. US$10,000-US$23,000
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