Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 12/11 2022-12-11 Auction - 380 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A BRONZE GURU BUDDHA STATUE.A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE ROCKERY ORNAMENT.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 12/11

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 BRUSH POT.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Brush Pot with Embossing Dragon and Clouds Design, Represent for Auspiciousness. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of
0001: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A SQUARE PADAUK BOX WITH CARVED FLOWERS DESIGN.: Square Padauk Box with Carved Flowers and Plants Design, with Lid.
0002: A SQUARE PADAUK BOX WITH CARVED FLOWERS DESIGN.Est. $4,000-$8,000
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A HETIAN JADE CUP WITH INSCRIBED POEM DESIGN.: Hetian Jade Cup with Inscribed Poem Design, Ruyi-Shaped Ears.
0003: A HETIAN JADE CUP WITH INSCRIBED POEM DESIGN.Est. $4,000-$8,000
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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE MANDALA.: Tibetan Gilt Bronze Mandala.
0005: A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE MANDALA.Est. $40,000-$60,000Lot Passed
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A LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON PAPER BY ZHANG DAQIAN.: Splash-Color Landscape Painting on Paper, Hand Painted by Zhang Daqian.
0006: A LANDSCAPE PAINTING ON PAPER BY ZHANG DAQIAN.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BOTTLES.: A Pair of Famille-Rose Porcelain Display Bottles, with Flowers and Plants Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of
0007: A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN BOTTLES.Est. $8,000-$18,000
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A RHINO-SHAPED AGALWOOD CUP.: Rhino-Shaped Agalwood Cup.
0008: A RHINO-SHAPED AGALWOOD CUP.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A TIANHWANG STONE SEAL WITH PHOENIX DESIGN.: Tianhwang Stone Seal with Carved Phoenix Design.
0009: A TIANHWANG STONE SEAL WITH PHOENIX DESIGN.Est. $5,000-$8,000
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A GILT BRONZE GANESHA BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Ganesha Buddha Statue.
0011: A GILT BRONZE GANESHA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A NOBLE LADY PAINTING ON SILK.: Noble Lady Painting on Silk.
0012: A NOBLE LADY PAINTING ON SILK.Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE, QING DYNASTY.: Blue-and-White Porcelain Display Plate with Iron-Red Eight Auspicious Treasures Design, Qing Dynasty. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of
0013: A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE, QING DYNASTY.Est. $3,000-$4,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD TABLE SCREEN.: Huanghuali Wood Table Screen with Plantain and Dignitary Design.
0014: A HUANGHUALI WOOD TABLE SCREEN.Est. $15,000-$25,000Lot Passed
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A GANODERMA-SHAPED LAZURITE BRUSH WASHER.: Ganoderma-Shaped Lazurite Brush Washer 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 1930s
0015: A GANODERMA-SHAPED LAZURITE BRUSH WASHER.Est. $3,000-$4,000
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A RUBBING CALLIGRAPHY ON PAPER BY YUE FEI.: Rubbing Calligraphy on Paper by Yue Fei.
0018: A RUBBING CALLIGRAPHY ON PAPER BY YUE FEI.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A SPHERICAL PORCELAIN BOTTLE, BLUE BASE.: Spherical Porcelain Bottle with Colorful Eight-Immortal Design, Blue Base. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China
0019: A SPHERICAL PORCELAIN BOTTLE, BLUE BASE.Est. $3,000-$4,000
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