Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 3 2021-10-03 Auction - 310 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ - Page 9
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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 UNDERGLAZE RED SNUFF BOTTLE: Underglaze Red Snuff Bottle with Flowers and Plants Design, Qing Dyn.
0193: A UNDERGLAZE RED SNUFF BOTTLEEst. $500-$1,000
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A BIRD SHAPED BRONZE VESSEL "ZUN": Bird Shaped Bronze Vessel "Zun", Inlaid with Gold and Silver, Han Dyn.
0194: A BIRD SHAPED BRONZE VESSEL "ZUN"Est. $750-$1,500
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A HETIAN JADE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE.: Hetian Jade Elephant Sculpture Ornament, Inlaid with Jewels.
0195: A HETIAN JADE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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A PORCELAIN BOTTLE OF CONG'S STYLE.: Porcelain Bottle of Cong's Style, Ge Kiln.
0197: A PORCELAIN BOTTLE OF CONG'S STYLE.Est. $1,300-$2,600Lot Passed
A FIGURE PAINTING BY LI SONG.: Figure Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Li Song.
0199: A FIGURE PAINTING BY LI SONG.Est. $1,100-$2,200Lot Passed
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A SET OF GILT COPPER IMPLEMENTS FOR BUDDHIST RITE: A Set of Gilt Copper Implements for Buddhist Rite, Ming Dyn.Provenance: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the 1930s
0200: A SET OF GILT COPPER IMPLEMENTS FOR BUDDHIST RITEEst. $120,000-$240,000
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A GILT COPPER VAJRADHARA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Copper Vajradhara Buddha Statue.
0204: A GILT COPPER VAJRADHARA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $30,000-$60,000Lot Passed
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A ROSE PORCELAIN BRUSH WASHER: Rose Porcelain Brush Washer with Flowers&Birds and Poems Pattern, Qing Dyn.
0205: A ROSE PORCELAIN BRUSH WASHEREst. $750-$1,500
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AN AGARWOOD BRUSH POT.: Agarwood Brush Pot with Poems and Maids Design.
0206: AN AGARWOOD BRUSH POT.Est. $5,000-$10,000Lot Passed
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE GOURD SHAPED BOTTLE: Blue-and-White Gourd Shaped Bottle with Eight Immortals Pattern, Qing Dyn.
0209: A BLUE-AND-WHITE GOURD SHAPED BOTTLEEst. $4,000-$8,000
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A BRACELET OF AGATE BEADS, MING DYN.: A Bracelet of Agate Beads, Ming Dyn.
0210: A BRACELET OF AGATE BEADS, MING DYN.Est. $100-$200
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A CONTRASTING COLOR PORCELAIN BOWL: Contrasting Color Porcelain Bowl with Chinese "Fu" and "Shou" Design, Qing Dyn.
0213: A CONTRASTING COLOR PORCELAIN BOWLEst. $2,000-$4,000
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A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH FLOWERS: Purple Clay Teapot with Flowers, Birds and Poems Pattern, Qing Dyn.
0214: A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH FLOWERSEst. $1,750-$3,500
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A JADE AUSPICIOUS BEAST SCULPTURE.: Antique Jade Auspicious Beast Sculpture Ornament.
0215: A JADE AUSPICIOUS BEAST SCULPTURE.Est. $5,000-$10,000Lot Passed
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