area51novel Chapter 833
Chapter 833
Half an hour later, in the conference room on the top floor of the hotel.
Henry and Lawrence and others are gathered in front of the "Memories of Love and Hate", carefully identifying and appreciating.
Under Xiao Ran's guidance, they soon discovered the author's signature hidden under Valadon's skirt, and also saw the love-hate curse.
Seeing this scene, Lawrence and they were all stunned in place, their eyes full of incredulity.
It took a moment for the guys to come to their senses.
Immediately afterwards, there was an exclamation at the scene.
"Oh my God! It was so unexpected, I didn't expect Master Lautrec to have such a special work!
"Wow! Lautrec's feelings for Valadon are really moving!
"It's a pity that the two of them are destined to be the heroes and heroines of a great love tragedy"
While marveling, everyone was also very excited.
The next moment, a top expert in the Musée d'Orsay suddenly said:
"There is no doubt that this is indeed a great work created by the master Lautrec in the last moments of his life, with special significance
" "The same author's signature can be seen on other works of Lautrec's heavy period, and the signature on those works is just not hidden
" "This painting is reflected, The love-hate relationship between Lautrec and Valadon makes
this painting very special and valuable" "In the history of Western art, this painting must occupy a very special place, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is Lautrec's most important work!"
This expert in the identification of antique works of art is the most authoritative expert in the identification of Lautrec paintings.
No one can question the appraisal conclusion he gave, which is equivalent to closing the conclusion.
As soon as his words fell, Henry and Lawrence, as well as Carlin, had turned their heads to look at Xiao Ran at the same time.
The next moment, Lawrence couldn't wait to say
: "Sean, we are willing to trade with
you and exchange this painting from your hands" "Didn't you ask for an exchange of Chinese antique art, we will try our best to meet your trading conditions
" Before he finished speaking, Henry had already said:
"Sean, the meaning of this painting is very special, and we at the Louvre would like to include it in the museum"
"If you are willing to trade with us, we can sit down and talk about the deal, and we will meet your conditions"
followed by Carlin chimed in.
"Sean, Master Lautrec is the symbol of nineteenth-century Paris, the Moulin Rouge and Montmartre
" "As the vice mayor of culture of Paris, I hope you can leave this painting in Paris and make it a business card of Paris
" Xiao Ran looked at these guys, pretending to think for a moment, and then said with a smile:
"Gentlemen, this painting by Master Lautrec, I am indeed going to sell it in exchange for some top Chinese antique art
"As long as you can accept the terms I offered, I don't mind making a deal with any of you, but you need to make a deal by letting
it" "Regarding this matter, I promised to let that guy before, it's not good to regret it, I think about it later, and I will tell Jean the corresponding terms of the deal"
Lawrence and Henry were stunned for a moment, and then reacted.
Immediately afterwards, they nodded in unison.
"No problem, we will contact Jean when we go back, and it is also the news that the guy sent
us" "It can be seen that you plan to let that guy make a profit from it, but the commission is from us!"
Henry said with a smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Ran did not hide it, but smiled and nodded.
"I really mean this, Jean and Pierre and Caroline are friends, the relationship is very good
" "Considering this relationship, I plan to take care of that guy, after all, it was a big leak picked up in his gallery"
The words fell, and Henry and they could only nod and accept the result.
Next, Xiao Ran explained again.
No matter which museum she ends up trading with, the academic research power associated with the painting must be given to Caroline.
On this point, it is one of the prerequisites for a deal, and it is not negotiable.
Henry and Lawrence both said they could accept this condition.
In fact, they both knew Caroline and had a good relationship, and knew Caroline's abilities.
Caroline led the study of the painting, and they had little objection.
As he spoke, David's mobile phone suddenly rang.
He took out his mobile phone and glanced at Lai Xian, and then said in a low voice:
"Sean, it was Bernard's art dealer who called, and it must have come for this oil painting"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"Don't think, Bernard also received news about this painting and wanted to pocket it
" "You tell Bernard's art dealer, I only exchange this painting for top Chinese antique art
" "If Bernard can meet this condition, you can negotiate a deal with me, I welcome this old friend very much" "If he can't meet this condition
, then forget it, and the rest of the people call to ask and answer the same"
"If I'm not mistaken, Thomas and the Joshua guys will soon be calling to ask about the deal
" "Okay, Sean, I'll tell them,"
David replied with a nod, and then went to answer the phone.
Hearing this conversation, Carlin was a little anxious.
Bernard is the richest man in France and the owner of the LV Group.
If he took the painting, it would be fine, and the painting would still remain in Paris.
But if Thomas or Joshua successfully traded the painting, they would have left Paris and France with the painting.
Thinking of this, Carlin immediately said:
"Sean, didn't you say that you would leave this painting in Paris, I hope you can limit the trading object to French collectors and museums, and don't let American museums and collectors get involved"
Xiao Ran looked at this guy, and then shook his head with a smile.
"Carlin, I'm afraid I can't agree to your request, we are a treasure hunting company, and it is natural to pursue the maximization of profits
" "If the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA can accept my offer and offer a higher price, I have no reason to refuse to trade with them" "If
the French government and the Paris city government are willing to exchange those Chinese antique works of art collected in the Palace of Fontainebleau, I will choose you without hesitation"
"Those Chinese antique artworks collected in the Palace of Fontainebleau were stolen from the Old Summer Palace by the French army back then, and they are rarely exhibited to the public, so it is better to exchange them for me
" "Ah! Those Chinese antique artworks from the Palace of Fontainebleau?
Carlin exclaimed, stunned.
Lawrence and Henry, who were standing next to him, instantly understood.
Your main target is probably those Chinese antique works of art in the Palace of Fontainebleau!
After going around for such a long time, only then did he say the real target, what a cunning bastard!
After thinking for a moment, Carlin shook his head.
He told Xiao Ran that he had no authority to make such a decision and had to report it to the Ministry of Culture.
Whether or not to trade the many Chinese antique works in the palace Fontainebleau is up to the French Ministry of Culture.
For the rest of the day, everyone discussed the deal while admiring this special painting.
After ten minutes, the appreciation came to an end.
Immediately afterwards, Henry suddenly said:
"Sean, I heard that you have found some other precious antique artifacts and works of art this afternoon
" "Is there a Merovingian royal silver cross, can you show those treasures as well?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Ran immediately nodded.
"Of course, no problem, in fact, I am also ready to trade a few Western antique cultural relics,"
he said, and nodded at Elaine and Fang Yufei, who were standing on the side.
The two beauties instantly realized and immediately took out the antique artworks found this afternoon.
original collection of the Old Summer Palace, later stolen by the French, now in the collection of Qing dynasty cloisonné unicorns in the Palace of Fontainebleau in France