Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 11/26 2023-11-26 Auction - 623 Price Results - Top Notch Collections in NJ
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A GILT BRONZE OFFERING IMPLEMENT.A PADAUK TABLE SCREEN WITH HETIAN JADE INLAY.A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN BIG PLATE.
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Trenton, NJ, United States
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Kung Ling-i & Chen Ji-en Collections 11/26

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 PORCELAIN BOTTLE "YUHUCHUNPING".: Porcelain Bottle "Yuhuchunping" with Underglaze-Red Dragon and Clouds Design, Symbolize Auspiciousness. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of
0001: A PORCELAIN BOTTLE "YUHUCHUNPING".Est. $4,000-$6,000
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A HETIAN JASPER WRITING-BRUSH POT.: Hetian Jasper Writing-Brush Pot, Carved Characters Story Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of China in the
0002: A HETIAN JASPER WRITING-BRUSH POT.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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A SET OF HUANGHUALI WOOD IMMORTAL STATUES.: A Set of Huanghuali Wood Immortal Statues.
0003: A SET OF HUANGHUALI WOOD IMMORTAL STATUES.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A BLUE GLAZED PORCELAIN PLATE.: Blue 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
0004: A BLUE GLAZED PORCELAIN PLATE.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A PADAUK PEDESTAL.: Padauk Pedestal.
0006: A PADAUK PEDESTAL.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A PORCELAIN BOTTLE, WITH FIGURE STORY MOTIF.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Long-Neck Bottle, with Western Figure Story Motif.
0007: A PORCELAIN BOTTLE, WITH FIGURE STORY MOTIF.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A THREE-LAYER PADAUK BOX WITH STONE INLAY.: Three-Layer Padauk Box with Shoushan Stone Inlay, with Lifting Handle, Carved Dragon Design. PROVENANCE: Kung Hsiang-hsi was appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek as the Minister of Finance of the
0009: A THREE-LAYER PADAUK BOX WITH STONE INLAY.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A SHOUSHAN TIANHWANG STONE DRAGON-KNOB SEAL.: Shoushan Field-Yellow Tianhwang Stone Dragon-Knob Seal.
0011: A SHOUSHAN TIANHWANG STONE DRAGON-KNOB SEAL.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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A HUANGHUALI WOOD WRITING-BRUSH POT.: Huanghuali Wood Writing-Brush Pot, Carved Monkey and Peaches Design, Symbolize Longevity.
0012: A HUANGHUALI WOOD WRITING-BRUSH POT.Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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A WHITE MARBLE BODHISATTVA BUDDHA STATUE.: White Marble Contemplative Bodhisattva Buddha Statue.
0014: A WHITE MARBLE BODHISATTVA BUDDHA STATUE.Est. $6,000-$8,000
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A BAMBOO-ROOT ARHAT STATUE ORNAMENT.: Bamboo-Root Arhat Statue Ornament.
0015: A BAMBOO-ROOT ARHAT STATUE ORNAMENT.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN RUYI ORNAMENT.: Famille-Rose Porcelain Ruyi Ornament, with Boys Design.
0016: A FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN RUYI ORNAMENT.Est. $3,000-$6,000
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A HETIAN JADE REFUSE VESSEL "ZHADOU".: Hetian Jade Refuse Vessel "Zhadou", with National Inspection Certificate.
0017: A HETIAN JADE REFUSE VESSEL "ZHADOU".Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A PORCELAIN DISH OF OFFICIAL KILN.: Porcelain Dish with Folded Rim, Official Kiln.
0019: A PORCELAIN DISH OF OFFICIAL KILN.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A SHOUSHAN STONE AUSPICIOUS BEAST-KNOB SEAL.: Shoushan Stone Auspicious Beast-Knob Seal, Symbolize Auspiciousness.
0020: A SHOUSHAN STONE AUSPICIOUS BEAST-KNOB SEAL.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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A HETIAN WHITE JADE BANGLE.: Hetian White Jade Bangle, Carved Bamboo Joints Design, Symbolize Advancement and Success.
0023: A HETIAN WHITE JADE BANGLE.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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A JADE DHARMA IMPLEMENT OF QIJIA CULTURE.: Jade Dharma Implement of Qijia Culture.
0024: A JADE DHARMA IMPLEMENT OF QIJIA CULTURE.Est. $6,000-$8,000
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