Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 5/27 2023-05-27 Auction - 593 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A coverA BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BIG PLATE.A GILT BRONZE CUNDI BUDDHA STATUE.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 5/27

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 HUANGHUALI WOOD CLOCK CABINET.: Huanghuali Wood Clock Cabinet, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the 1930s
0002: A HUANGHUALI WOOD CLOCK CABINET.Est. $20,000-$35,000Lot Passed
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A HETIAN JASPER DRAGON-KNOB SEAL.: Hetian Jasper Dragon-Knob Seal. 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
0003: A HETIAN JASPER DRAGON-KNOB SEAL.Est. $40,000-$75,000
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A SET OF CAST IRON PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS.: A Set of Silvering Cast Iron Protective Equipments.
0004: A SET OF CAST IRON PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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A GILT BRONZE SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Sakyamuni Buddha Statue.
0005: A GILT BRONZE SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $35,000-$60,000Lot Passed
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ONE SILVER COIN: One silver coin
0006: ONE SILVER COINEst. $500-$800
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A SCENERY OIL PAINTING BY WU GUANZHONG.: Scenery Oil Painting, Hand Painted by Wu Guanzhong, with Frame.
0007: A SCENERY OIL PAINTING BY WU GUANZHONG.Est. $4,000-$8,000
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A PORCELAIN AVALOKITESVARA STATUE, DEHUA KILN.: Porcelain Avalokitesvara Statue, Dehua Kiln.
0008: A PORCELAIN AVALOKITESVARA STATUE, DEHUA KILN.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A GLASS BOTTLE WITH DRAGON AND SEAWATER DESIGN.: Glass Display Bottle, Carved Dragon and Seawater 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
0010: A GLASS BOTTLE WITH DRAGON AND SEAWATER DESIGN.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A GILT BRONZE AMITAYUS BUDDHA STATUE.: Gilt Bronze Amitayus Buddha Statue.
0012: A GILT BRONZE AMITAYUS BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $20,000-$35,000Lot Passed
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ONE SILVER COIN: One silver coin
0013: ONE SILVER COINEst. $500-$800
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A GOWN WITH FLOWERS DESIGN, QING DYNASTY.: A Gown with Flowers and Plants Design, Qing Dynasty.
0014: A GOWN WITH FLOWERS DESIGN, QING DYNASTY.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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A TURQUOISE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.: Turquoise Porcelain Bottle with Foreign-Color Twining Flowers and Plants Design, with Chinese "Bagua" Design, Rotatable Inner. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek
0015: A TURQUOISE PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed
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AN ANCIENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: An ancient musical instrument
0016: AN ANCIENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTEst. $5,000-$8,000
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A STONE STREAKY PORK CARVING ORNAMENT.: Stone Streaky Pork Carving Ornament. 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
0017: A STONE STREAKY PORK CARVING ORNAMENT.Est. $20,000-$30,000
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AN ALLOY BRONZE MANJUSRI STATUE WITH NICHE.: Alloy Bronze Manjusri Buddha Statue with Silver Inlay, with Niche.
0019: AN ALLOY BRONZE MANJUSRI STATUE WITH NICHE.Est. $60,000-$120,000
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ONE SILVER COIN: One silver coin
0020: ONE SILVER COINEst. $500-$800
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A HANDWRITTEN CALLIGRAPHY ON SILK.: A Handwritten Calligraphy on Silk.
0021: A HANDWRITTEN CALLIGRAPHY ON SILK.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A SET OF SHOUSHAN STONE CARVINGS, WITH BOX.: A Set of Shoushan Stone Carvings, with Padauk Box.
0024: A SET OF SHOUSHAN STONE CARVINGS, WITH BOX.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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