area51novel Chapter 418
Chapter 418
Antique shop.
Xiao Ran took Elaine and them to visit several pieces of porcelain displayed on a museum shelf, and discussed in a low voice.
Sitting area.
Brian chatted with his two friends while keeping an eye on the situation.
In the past ten minutes, Xiao Ran has admired a lot of goods displayed in this antique shop.
During this period, he also showed some interest in some things and asked about related items.
The things he pointed out ranged from genuine antique artworks to various high-quality imitations and fakes.
The price of these things varies, from high to low, and from good to bad.
Their origins also vary, covering Eastern and Western civilizations, ancient and modern, modern times, and so on.
The reason why Xiao Ran did this was completely intentional.
He wanted to test Brian's level and whether he knew enough about what was in his store.
So as to judge whether there are any leaks to pick up in this antique store, and how many leaks can be picked up.
If Brian is very professional, he knows all about these so-called antique works of art in his shop.
That means there's almost nothing to pick up.
You must be very cautious when shooting, so as to hit the most valuable big leak.
If Brian is average in level, or simply a mallet, then you can safely kill all sides.
In that case, Xiao Ran would not let go of any valuable leakage in this antique shop.
He is ready to teach Brian a profound lesson and make the other party pay a heavy price for despising him.
Unfortunately, Brian performed very well, as stable as an old dog!
This guy knows quite well the goods in his antique store.
Every time Xiao Ran pointed out something, he could say one, two, three.
Even if he does not understand the historical and cultural value and artistic value of that thing, and does not know the ornaments or words on it, he can give an offer that basically conforms to market conditions.
Some of these good quality antique artworks, this guy will even open his mouth and prepare to slash Xiao Ran.
As for those high imitations and fakes, he will also introduce and praise them in a frenzy and highly recommend them!
Where Xiao Ran would be in this way, he didn't want to be wronged.
After understanding the situation, he just smiled, then put the things back in place and continued to visit.
After some fighting, he quickly figured out the situation.
Brian's appraisal level is quite good, and his professional knowledge is solid, and he can be regarded as an appraisal expert.
Because of his back to Yale University, this guy must know many experts and scholars from the Yale School of History.
Those experts and scholars at Yale University are top experts in their respective fields, and their vision is naturally not bad.
You know, Yale School of History's subject ranking has always been the first in the United States.
With the help of these top experts and scholars, Brian is naturally full of confidence.
And that's exactly what happened!
In his antique shop, there is almost no such thing as being picked up by others!
His contempt for Xiao Ran stemmed from this.
After basically understanding the situation, Xiao Ran also secretly adjusted his strategy.
As he spoke, he picked up a piece of porcelain on the shelf and admired it with interest.
This is a small bowl with yellow glaze, the body of which is secretly engraved with double dragons, shining brightly and magnificently.
Its glaze color is thick and moist, white and shiny, with a bit of royal grace.
On the foot of this yellow-glazed dragon pattern small bowl is written the six-character letter of the year of the Daming Hongzhi.
From these features alone, this small yellow-glazed bowl appears to be an antique porcelain from the Ming Dynasty.
Since the yellow glaze is exclusive to the royal family and is engraved with a double dragon pattern, this is decided.
This yellow-glazed dragon bowl is very rare and precious, and there are very few in existence.
If it's genuine, it must be worth a lot.
Xiao Ran carefully inspected this small yellow-glazed bowl, and then asked curiously:
"Brian, tell me about the origin of this yellow-glazed dragon bowl, and its value?"
"This yellow-glazed dragon bowl looks very good, if the price is right, I will consider taking it and playing" Brian looked at the yellow-glazed dragon bowl, thought for a while, and then smiled and nodded and said:
"Sean, I can see that your vision is very good, this is an antique
porcelain from your country" "And it is a royal porcelain, from the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty, more than 500 years ago"
At the bottom of this yellow-glazed dragon pattern bowl, the year name of the Ming Dynasty emperor is written, which is enough to prove its origin: "
Since you like this yellow-glazed dragon pattern bowl, you can own this antique porcelain for as long as you pay 2.6 million US dollars"
The words fell, and the scene immediately resounded with an exclamation.
"Wow! At $2.6 million, that's not a low price!
"It's just a bowl, and the value is so amazing, it's incredible!"
A few guys in the unknown exclaimed one after another.
Their eyes looking at this yellow-glazed dragon pattern bowl also became extremely hot.
The other two white men sitting in the living area were equally amazed.
However, a smile quickly flashed in the depths of their eyes, fleeting.
As Brian's old friends, they obviously knew the bottom of this yellow-glazed dragon bowl.
Looking at Xiao Ran again, he chuckled and shook his head.
"$2.6 million, that's a bit amazing! It's a pity I can't accept it
" "Just this yellow-glazed dragon pattern bowl, I can only see a maximum of $5,000!"
"I wonder if you can accept it? If we can accept it, we can trade immediately
" "Ah!"
This time Brian exclaimed, and this guy couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
The exclamation had not yet fallen, and there was a little more solemnity in his eyes.
The origin and value of this yellow-glazed dragon pattern bowl was naturally very clear to him.
At this time, he also understood that Xiao Ran had seen the bottom of this yellow-glazed dragon pattern bowl.
Otherwise, $5,000 would not have been given, which is a highly marketable offer.
In fact, this is an antique porcelain made during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, and it is a yellow-glazed dragon pattern bowl imitating the reign of the Ming Dynasty.
Regarding this, some clues can be seen from the details such as the quality and glaze color of the fetus and the shape of the double dragon pattern.
Other people in the same store, where can you see this!
Xiao Ran's quotation once again startled everyone.
"From 2.6 million to $5,000, this is also too exaggerated!"
"Who says it isn't! This is simply a heaven and an underground!
Just as everyone was amazed, Brian had responded.
"I'm sorry, Sean, the $5,000 price is too low for me to accept!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Ran immediately put this yellow-glazed dragon pattern bowl back on the museum shelf.
"Since we can't reach an agreement, forget it, I'll look at the other things in the store,"
he said, looking at another exquisite piece of porcelain next to him.
Seeing him so crisp, Brian couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
At the same time, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes.
He still wanted to sell the antique porcelain, and $5,000 was a good price.
Especially in the current environment, there are no Chinese tourists visiting New Haven at all.
This means that the largest customer base of Chinese antique art has disappeared.
If he sold the yellow-glazed dragon bowl for $5,000, Brian could make a full $4,500.
You know, when he first collected this yellow-glazed dragon bowl, it only cost $500.
One hand is nine times the profit, what is not satisfied?
Unfortunately, Brian directly ruined the business because of greed.
If he changed his tune now and said that he could accept a $5,000 offer, it would be a shame!
Such a thing, Brian can't do it, can only secretly swallow this bitter fruit!
In the blink of an eye, another twenty minutes passed.
The things displayed in the antique shop have basically been visited by Xiao Ran.
However, he did not buy any of them.
At most, ask the price and take it seriously.
While speaking, he came to an oil painting again and stopped to admire it.
This is a realistic landscape painting, about 120 by 100 in size, embedded in a Baroque solid wood frame, luxurious and elegant.
The painting depicts the Yale University campus in autumn, and the red maple leaves are flying in the sky, which is particularly beautiful.
In this painting, many Yale University landmarks and sculptures can be seen, such as Nathan. Statue of Hale.
From the shape of the car parked on the side of the road, it can be determined that this oil painting was created in the sixties and seventies of the last century.
Although there is some history, it is not very long.
In the lower right corner of this realist landscape painting, the painter's name is abbreviated, with only two capital English letters D.W.
Since this painting stands against the wall, it is placed on the floor.
In order to facilitate appreciation, and to take care of Elaine and Fang Yufei, Xiao Ran reached out and held the picture frame, directly picked up the oil painting, and held it up in front of him to admire.
At the moment he picked up this oil painting, he consciously or unconsciously, suddenly paused.
And the thumb of the right hand, seemingly inadvertently, pressed on the canvas for a moment.
Only then did he hold up the painting and admire it seriously.
Everyone saw these actions of his, but no one had the slightest suspicion, including Brian.
Looking at this realistic landscape oil painting, Elaine and Fang Yufei's eyes lit up.
After admiring for a moment, Elaine couldn't help but let out a sigh.
"Wow! Yale in autumn is really beautiful, worthy of the most beautiful city campus in the United States, worthy of the name! Hearing
this, Xiao Ran immediately nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, this realist landscape oil painting is really beautiful and intoxicating
" Speaking of this, he suddenly turned his head to look at Brian and asked curiously: "Brian,
who is this painter whose name is abbreviated as D.W, why haven't I heard of it?"
"If I'm not mistaken, this painter must be some teacher at Yale University, right?"
"Although this realist landscape oil painting is very beautiful, the painter's painting technique is not too clever"
When the words fell, Brian immediately nodded.
"That's right, this painter is indeed a teacher at Yale University, and he is also an amateur painter, who is a little famous in New Haven
" "This teacher's name is Devin White, a professor of philosophy, originally lived nearby, and died twenty years ago
" "He painted a lot of landscape paintings of Yale University and New Haven during his lifetime, and this "Yale University Autumn View" is just one of them"
Hearing this explanation, Xiao Ran nodded gently, Then he said:
"Well, I really like this painting, even if it is not a masterpiece, but this scenery is really beautiful!"
"Make a price, Brian, I want to buy this landscape oil painting, just as the anniversary of this trip to Yale University"
Before the words fell, everyone at the scene looked at the painting.
Brian, in particular, was even more surprised.
He never thought that Xiao Ran would look at this landscape oil painting.