Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 3 2021-10-03 Auction - 310 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 3
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A CHINESE GILT COPPER BUDDHIST NICHEA CHINESE FLOWERS AND BIRDS PAINTING BY SHEN QUAN.A SET OF CHINESE HETIAN JADE TEAPOT AND TEACUPS
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 3

This is the 3rd session 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 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 PORCELAIN BOWL WITH DRAGON DESIGN: Porcelain Bowl with Dragon Design, Longquan Kiln, Song Dyn.
0049: A PORCELAIN BOWL WITH DRAGON DESIGNEst. $300-$500
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A NARRA WOOD FRUIT DISH.: Narra Wood Fruit Dish, Inlaid with Marble.
0050: A NARRA WOOD FRUIT DISH.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A ANTIQUE JADE DISC "BI" WITH DRAGON DESIGN: Antique Jade Disc "Bi" with Dragon Design, Hole in Center, Han Dyn.
0051: A ANTIQUE JADE DISC "BI" WITH DRAGON DESIGNEst. $500-$1,000
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A MELON RIDGE SHAPED POT, HUTIAN KILN: Melon Ridge Shaped Pot, Hutian Kiln, Song Dyn.
0053: A MELON RIDGE SHAPED POT, HUTIAN KILNEst. $300-$500
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A ANTIQUE JADE BIG BOWL: Antique Jade Big Bowl with Beast Face Design and Trunk Shaped Ears, Han Dyn.
0055: A ANTIQUE JADE BIG BOWLEst. $22,500-$45,000Lot Passed
A GILT COPPER MAHASIDDHA BUDDHA STATUE: Gilt Copper Mahasiddha Buddha Statue, Inlaid with Silver, Ming Dyn.
0056: A GILT COPPER MAHASIDDHA BUDDHA STATUEEst. $22,500-$45,000Lot Passed
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A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT: Purple Clay Teapot with Poems Pattern, Qing Dyn.
0058: A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOTEst. $1,750-$3,500
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A THREE-COLOR PORCELAIN TRAY.: Three-Color Porcelain Tray with Bamboo Weaving Design.
0061: A THREE-COLOR PORCELAIN TRAY.Est. $1,900-$3,800Lot Passed
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AN AGARWOOD "LUDUAN" SCULPTURE.: Agarwood "Luduan" Sculpture Ornament with Pedestal.
0062: AN AGARWOOD "LUDUAN" SCULPTURE.Est. $750-$1,500
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A GILT COPPER BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Copper Buddha Statue.
0064: A GILT COPPER BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $23,000-$46,000Lot Passed
A CELESTE GLAZED PORCELAIN INKSTONE.: Celeste Glazed Porcelain Inkstone.
0065: A CELESTE GLAZED PORCELAIN INKSTONE.Est. $1,750-$3,500Lot Passed
A JADE AUSPICIOUS BEAST SCULPTURE.: Antique Jade Auspicious Beast Sculpture Ornament.
0067: A JADE AUSPICIOUS BEAST SCULPTURE.Est. $1,500-$3,000Lot Passed
A MAHESVARA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Copper Mahesvara 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
0068: A MAHESVARA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $20,000-$40,000Lot Passed
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A NARRA WOOD HEXAGONAL BRUSH POT.: Narra Wood Hexagonal Brush Pot with Chamfering Rounded Angles.
0070: A NARRA WOOD HEXAGONAL BRUSH POT.Est. $650-$1,300
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A FIGURE PAINTING BY CUI ZIZHONG.: Figure Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Cui Zizhong.
0071: A FIGURE PAINTING BY CUI ZIZHONG.Est. $1,100-$2,200Lot Passed
A CHINESE GILT COPPER DRAGON-KNOB BELL: Gilt Copper Dragon-Knob Bell with Clouding and Dragon Design, Ming Dyn. Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in
0072: A CHINESE GILT COPPER DRAGON-KNOB BELLEst. $25,000-$50,000Lot Passed
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