Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 4/16 2023-04-16 Auction - 537 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 4
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A PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH MAGPIES DESIGN.A HUANGHUALI WOOD GUQIN TABLE AND A STOOL.A HETIAN JADE CENSER WITH FLOWER-SHAPED RIM.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 4/16

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 BOTTLE.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Bottle with String Design, Pines and Deer Motif, Disc-Shaped Rim, Symbolize Prosperity and Longevity.
0073: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. US$4,000-US$8,000Lot Passed
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A GLAZED HEXAGONAL PORCELAIN BRUSH POT.: Coral-Red Glazed Hexagonal Porcelain Brush Pot with Golden Dragon Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in
0074: A GLAZED HEXAGONAL PORCELAIN BRUSH POT.Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.: Blue-and-White Porcelain Bottle with Plants Design, Tube-Shaped Ears.
0075: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. US$4,000-US$8,000Lot Passed
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A CORAL-RED PORCELAIN JAR WITH FLOWERS DESIGN.: Coral-Red Porcelain Jar with Embossing Famille-Rose Flowers and Butterflies Design, with Lid. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the
0076: A CORAL-RED PORCELAIN JAR WITH FLOWERS DESIGN.Est. US$5,000-US$8,000
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN CHUFA-SHAPED BOTTLE.: Blue-and-White Porcelain Chufa-Shaped Bottle, with Nine-Snake Design.
0079: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN CHUFA-SHAPED BOTTLE.Est. US$6,000-US$12,000
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A PLAIN TRICOLOR PORCELAIN BRUSH POT.: Plain Tricolor Porcelain Brush Pot with Lotus and Egret Design, Symbolize Success.
0080: A PLAIN TRICOLOR PORCELAIN BRUSH POT.Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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A TURQUOISE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.: Turquoise Porcelain Bottle with Famille-Rose Twining Flowers and Plants Design, Beast-Shaped Ears.
0082: A TURQUOISE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed
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A GLAZED PORCELAIN BOTTLE "YUHUCHUNPING".: Bean-Red Glazed Porcelain Bottle "Yuhuchunping". 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
0083: A GLAZED PORCELAIN BOTTLE "YUHUCHUNPING".Est. US$4,000-US$8,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN WRITING-BRUSH WASHER.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Writing-Brush Washer with Dragon and Seawater Design.
0084: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN WRITING-BRUSH WASHER.Est. US$5,000-US$8,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD MULTILAYER BOX WITH HANDLE.: Huanghuali Wood Multilayer Box with Handle, Carved Pine and Dignitary Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of
0085: A HUANGHUALI WOOD MULTILAYER BOX WITH HANDLE.Est. US$5,000-US$8,000
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A CLAY TIGER STATUE ORNAMENT.: Clay Tiger Statue Ornament with Colored Painting.
0086: A CLAY TIGER STATUE ORNAMENT.Est. US$4,000-US$8,000
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A GROUP OF HUANGHUALI WOOD CABINETS.: A Group of Huanghuali Wood Cabinets, Carved Dragon Design.
0087: A GROUP OF HUANGHUALI WOOD CABINETS.Est. US$15,000-US$25,000Lot Passed
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A RED LACQUER SQUARE PLATE WITH FIGURE DESIGN.: Red Lacquer Square Plate with Carved Figure Story Design.
0088: A RED LACQUER SQUARE PLATE WITH FIGURE DESIGN.Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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A PAIR OF HUANGHUALI WOOD SOUTHERN ARMCHAIRS.: A Pair of Huanghuali Wood Southern Officer's Armchairs, with Back and Two Armrests.
0089: A PAIR OF HUANGHUALI WOOD SOUTHERN ARMCHAIRS.Est. US$12,000-US$18,000Lot Passed
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A HANDLED PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH BATS DESIGN.: Handled Purple Clay Teapot with Carved Bats Design, Symbolize Happiness.
0090: A HANDLED PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH BATS DESIGN.Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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A MELON-SHAPED PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH HANDLE.: Melon-Shaped Purple Clay Teapot with Handle, with Carved Plum Blossoms Design.
0092: A MELON-SHAPED PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH HANDLE.Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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A MELON-SHAPED AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE.: Melon-Shaped Amber Snuff Bottle.
0093: A MELON-SHAPED AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE.Est. US$6,000-US$12,000
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A SHOUSHAN STONE BEAST-KNOB SEAL.: Shoushan Stone Beast-Knob Seal, Symbolize Auspiciousness.
0094: A SHOUSHAN STONE BEAST-KNOB SEAL.Est. US$5,000-US$8,000
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A PAIR OF HETIAN JADE AUSPICIOUS BEAST STATUES.: A Pair of Hetian Jade Auspicious Beast Statues.
0095: A PAIR OF HETIAN JADE AUSPICIOUS BEAST STATUES.Est. US$25,000-US$45,000
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A HETIAN JADE PAPERWEIGHT WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Hetian Jade Paperweight with Carved Dragon Design.
0096: A HETIAN JADE PAPERWEIGHT WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. US$4,000-US$8,000
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