Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 10/8 2023-10-08 Auction - 593 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A BLACK STONE MAHASIDDHA BUDDHA STATUE.A CAST IRON COLD WEAPON AMERICAN OFFICER SABRE.A GLAZED POMEGRANATE-SHAPED PORCELAIN BOTTLE.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 10/8

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 GLAZED POMEGRANATE-SHAPED PORCELAIN BOTTLE.: Transmutation Glazed Pomegranate-Shaped Porcelain Bottle. 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
0001: A GLAZED POMEGRANATE-SHAPED PORCELAIN BOTTLE.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A CAST IRON COLD WEAPON AMERICAN OFFICER SABRE.: Cast Iron Cold Weapon American Officer Sabre, Inlaid with Gold.
0002: A CAST IRON COLD WEAPON AMERICAN OFFICER SABRE.Est. $20,000-$30,000
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A BLACK STONE MAHASIDDHA BUDDHA STATUE.: Black Stone Mahasiddha Buddha Statue.
0005: A BLACK STONE MAHASIDDHA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A PAPER ALBUM OF LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS, 6 PAGES.: Paper Album of Landscape and Dignitary Paintings, Painted by Fu Baoshi, A Total of 6 Pages.
0006: A PAPER ALBUM OF LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS, 6 PAGES.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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A SILVER COIN FOR SPENDING MONEY: A silver coin for spending money
0007: A SILVER COIN FOR SPENDING MONEYEst. $500-$800
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A SET OF CORAL-RED GLAZED PORCELAIN PLATES.: A Set of Coral-Red Glazed Porcelain Plates, Inner Enameled Characters "Fulushou" Design, Symbolize Happiness, Riches and Longevity. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang
0008: A SET OF CORAL-RED GLAZED PORCELAIN PLATES.Est. $5,000-$8,000
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A GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE WITH LANDSCAPE DESIGN.: Glass Snuff Bottle with Landscape Design.
0009: A GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE WITH LANDSCAPE DESIGN.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A HETIAN JASPER ELEPHANT CARVING ORNAMENT.: Hetian Jasper Elephant Carving Ornament with White Jade 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
0010: A HETIAN JASPER ELEPHANT CARVING ORNAMENT.Est. $20,000-$30,000
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A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE BRUSH WASHER.: Cloisonne Enameled Begonia-Shaped Bronze Writing-Brush Washer, with Twining Lotus Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the
0011: A CLOISONNE ENAMELED BRONZE BRUSH WASHER.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A CUPRONICKEL JEWELRY SET OF SASSANID EMPIRE.: A Cupronickel Jewelry Set of Sassanid Empire, Partly Gilt.
0012: A CUPRONICKEL JEWELRY SET OF SASSANID EMPIRE.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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A FISH AND ALGAE PAINTING ON SILK BY LIU CAI.: Fish and Algae Painting on Silk, Hand Painted by Liu Cai.
0013: A FISH AND ALGAE PAINTING ON SILK BY LIU CAI.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A SILVER DOLLAR COIN: A silver dollar coin
0014: A SILVER DOLLAR COINEst. $500-$800
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A PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH ROTATABLE INNER.: Porcelain Bottle with Rotatable Inner, Outer Foreigh Color Twining Flowers Design, Inner Famille-Rose Dragonboat Motif, Dragon-Shaped Ears. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman
0015: A PORCELAIN BOTTLE WITH ROTATABLE INNER.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A JADEITE CROUCHED HORSE CARVING PENDANT.: Jadeite Crouched Horse Carving Pendant, Symbolize Riches.
0017: A JADEITE CROUCHED HORSE CARVING PENDANT.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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A CAST IRON PLATE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.: Cast Iron Plate with Dragon Design.
0019: A CAST IRON PLATE WITH DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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AN ARHATS PAINTING ON SILK BY ZHAO MENGFU.: Arhats Painting on Silk, Hand Painted by Zhao Mengfu.
0020: AN ARHATS PAINTING ON SILK BY ZHAO MENGFU.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A SILVER DOLLAR COIN: A silver dollar coin
0021: A SILVER DOLLAR COINEst. $500-$800
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AN ENAMELED RED PORCELAIN BOTTLE "MEIPING".: Enameled Red Porcelain Bottle "Meiping" with Magpies and Plum Blossoms Design, Symbolize Happiness and Auspiciousness. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the
0022: AN ENAMELED RED PORCELAIN BOTTLE "MEIPING".Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL, CARVED DRAGON DESIGN.: Shoushan Stone Seal, Carved Dragon and Clouds Design.
0023: A SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL, CARVED DRAGON DESIGN.Est. $8,000-$15,000
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A HETIAN JADE DRAGON-KNOB INCENSE BURNER.: Hetian Jade Dragon-Knob Incense Burner.
0024: A HETIAN JADE DRAGON-KNOB INCENSE BURNER.Est. $20,000-$40,000
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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE GURU BUDDHA STATUE.: Tibetan Gilt Bronze Guru Buddha Statue.
0025: A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE GURU BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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A PAPER SCROLL OF CHARACTERS PAINTING.: Paper Scroll of Characters Painting by Lang Shining.
0026: A PAPER SCROLL OF CHARACTERS PAINTING.Est. $20,000-$30,000
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A SILVER DOLLAR COIN: A silver dollar coin
0027: A SILVER DOLLAR COINEst. $500-$800
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AN APPLE-GREEN GLAZED PORCELAIN PLATE.: Apple-Green Glazed Porcelain Plate. 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
0028: AN APPLE-GREEN GLAZED PORCELAIN PLATE.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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