Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 20 2022-10-23 Auction - 614 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE GANESHA BUDDHA STATUE.A SILVER TREASURE CHEST, INLAID WITH JEWELS.A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT, QING DYN.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 20

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 PAIR OF CORAL-RED GLAZED PORCELAIN BOWLS.: A Pair of Coral-Red Glazed Porcelain Bowls, with Windowed Famille-Rose Figure Story Design, with Lid.
0001: A PAIR OF CORAL-RED GLAZED PORCELAIN BOWLS.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A SILVER TREASURE CHEST, INLAID WITH JEWELS.: Silver Treasure Chest, Inlaid with Jewels. 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
0002: A SILVER TREASURE CHEST, INLAID WITH JEWELS.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A PAPER ALBUM OF LECTIONS BY MASTER HONGYI.: Paper Album of Lections by Master Hongyi, A Total of 5 Pages.
0004: A PAPER ALBUM OF LECTIONS BY MASTER HONGYI.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN JAR.: Blue-and-White Porcelain Jar with Dignitary 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
0005: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN JAR.Est. $15,000-$25,000
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A SET OF PADMASAMBHAVA BUDDHA THANGKAS.: A Set of Padmasambhava Buddha Thangkas.
0008: A SET OF PADMASAMBHAVA BUDDHA THANGKAS.Est. $25,000-$50,000Lot Passed
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A PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH DRAGON-SHAPED EARS.: Porcelain Bottle with Double Dragon-Shaped Ears, Inlaid with Jewels, Old Kiln.
0009: A PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH DRAGON-SHAPED EARS.Est. $15,000-$25,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN LIDDED JAR.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Lidded Jar with Figure Story Motif.
0010: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN LIDDED JAR.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN BOTTLE "YUHUCHUNPING".: White Glazed Porcelain Bottle "Yuhuchunping" with Dragon Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the
0011: A WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN BOTTLE "YUHUCHUNPING".Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A PORCELAIN BOWL WITH PURPLE SPECKLES DESIGN.: Porcelain Bowl with Purple Speckles Design, Jun Kiln.
0012: A PORCELAIN BOWL WITH PURPLE SPECKLES DESIGN.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A NARRA WOOD MULTILAYER FOOD CARRIER.: Narra Wood Multilayer Food Carrier with Carved Figure Story Motif.
0013: A NARRA WOOD MULTILAYER FOOD CARRIER.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A PAIR OF RED LACQUER DISPLAY BOTTLES.: A Pair of Red Lacquer Display Bottles, with Carved Noble Lady Design.
0014: A PAIR OF RED LACQUER DISPLAY BOTTLES.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A TIANHUANG STONE SEAL.: Field-Yellow (Tianhuang) Stone Seal with Low-Relief Landscape Design.
0015: A TIANHUANG STONE SEAL.Est. $10,000-$18,000
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A CRYSTAL DOUBLE-BLADE SWORD.: Crystal Double-Blade Sword.
0016: A CRYSTAL DOUBLE-BLADE SWORD.Est. $3,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH HANDLE.: Purple Clay Teapot with Bamboo-Joint-Shaped Handle.
0017: A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH HANDLE.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH SQUIRREL DESIGN.: Purple Clay Handled Teapot with Carved Squirrel and Grapes Design.
0018: A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT WITH SQUIRREL DESIGN.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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AN ANTIQUE JADE PLATE WITH DOUBLE EARS.: Antique Jade Three-Leg Plate with Double Ears.
0019: AN ANTIQUE JADE PLATE WITH DOUBLE EARS.Est. $20,000-$40,000
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A HETIAN JADE BUDDHA STATUE.: Hetian Jade 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
0020: A HETIAN JADE BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $20,000-$40,000Lot Passed
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A BRONZE COFFIN WITH COLORED PAINTING.: Bronze Coffin with Colored Painting, Represent for Advancement.
0021: A BRONZE COFFIN WITH COLORED PAINTING.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A GILT BRONZE BOTTLE WITH BEAST-SHAPED EARS.: Gilt Bronze Bottle with Beast-Shaped Ears and Disc-Shaped Opening.
0022: A GILT BRONZE BOTTLE WITH BEAST-SHAPED EARS.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE STANDING ARHAT STATUES.: A Pair of Gilt Bronze Standing Arhat Statues.
0023: A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE STANDING ARHAT STATUES.Est. $15,000-$20,000
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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE PADMASAMBHAVA STATUE.: Tibetan Gilt Bronze Padmasambhava Buddha Statue.
0024: A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE PADMASAMBHAVA STATUE.Est. $20,000-$30,000
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