Chapter 1534: Pearl Secret Investment?
Martinez gently wiped the dust off the glass cover of "Napoleon Enters Vienna" like a newborn baby, with a very gentle and caring movement!
As the dust on the glass cover was wiped off little by little, this neoclassical masterpiece presented in front of everyone's eyes suddenly appeared clearer and more moving, and seemed to radiate bright light!
It is different from famous paintings such as "The Battle of Austerlitz", "The Battle of Waterloo", and "Napoleon's Entry into Berlin", which depict Napoleon's life and deeds.
In this "Napoleon's Entry into Vienna", there are no scenes of war filled with gunpowder smoke and saber rattling, but only grand scenes of praise and virtue, so as to highlight Napoleon's greatness.
While admiring this neoclassical masterpiece, Ye Tian also explained it with great interest.
"It is well known that during the French Revolution at the beginning of the nineteenth century, Napoleon led the Grande Armies to occupy Vienna twice, once in November 1805 and again in 1809.
This painting depicts Napoleon's first occupation of Vienna, after the Battle of Ulm, when the anti-French coalition surrendered and the French army marched into Vienna without encountering any resistance.
In the center of the painting, riding a war horse, surrounded by many high-ranking French generals, is Napoleon, who at this time has become the new overlord of the European continent, and he is incomparable!
As a victor, he marched into Vienna with his invincible army and became the new master of the city, ending the Holy Roman Empire by the way!
As you can see, as the army marches, Napoleon, with his usual and most familiar gestures, greets the people of Vienna with his usual and most familiar gestures to the people of Vienna.
Instead of the usual disappointment and frustration of the vanquished, the soldiers and civilians of Vienna poured into the streets of Vienna with curiosity and even great joy to welcome the arrival of the French Emperor and his army.
In the face of Napoleon and his army, who conquered Vienna, the Viennese soldiers and civilians did not resist or hate, but they gave Napoleon warm applause and cheers,......"
Listening to Ye Tian's explanation, every Frenchman in front of the live broadcast had a feeling of enthusiasm and pride, and everyone's eyes were extremely hot and flashing with the color of worship!
For the vast majority of French people, Napoleon is undoubtedly the greatest figure in French history, an idol worthy of the worship of every Frenchman, and an emperor whom they recognize from the bottom of their hearts!
In contrast to the French, the Austrians blushed and were embarrassed to listen to the explanation and look at the painting on the live screen.
As he spoke, Martinez had already wiped most of the dust off the glass cover, and the remaining part was less than a quarter, and it was about to be wiped all off.
At this moment, this guy suddenly said in surprise:
"Steven, look here, there are two floral capitalized 'J.D', there is no doubt that these are indeed paintings by Jacques Louis David, this is his signature, I am very familiar with it!"
As he said this, he pointed to the lower right corner of the painting with his right hand, with an ecstatic expression, and his excited eyes shone like searchlights!
Ye Tian took a step forward very cooperatively, looked closer at the author's signature, and then nodded with a smile and said:
"That's right, this is the signature of Jacques Louis David, the same signature I have seen in "The Oath of the Horace Brothers" and "The Death of Marat"!
Compared with those two neoclassical masterpieces, I personally think that this "Napoleon's Entry into Vienna" is even better, and it is definitely a classic of neoclassical painting!"
Martinez nodded vigorously, then turned his head to look at Ye Tian, and asked in an extremely urgent tone:
"Steven, I would like to ask what you are going to do with this masterpiece of Jacques David, and can you transfer this painting to the Louvre?
We at the Louvre can fund the purchase, or we can exchange the collection of Chinese antiques and artworks with you according to the previous transaction method, and the transaction method is up to you!"
Hearing his words, everyone in front of the live broadcast immediately pricked up their ears and waited for Ye Tian's answer.
Without exception, everyone stared at Ye Tian and the painting "Napoleon Enters Vienna", full of envy and even jealousy!
Curators of some famous museums, as well as some top collectors, slapped their tables and thighs in remorse, and even began to curse Martinez!
Each of them hates to be in the underground secret room on the live broadcast screen and replace Martinez, so that they can get close to the water and get the first month, and they can buy it as soon as possible!
Ye Tian, who was under the watchful eye, shook his head lightly with a smile on his face, and directly rejected Martinez's request.
"Martinez, the quest to discover Napoleon's treasures has only just begun, and there are still a lot of priceless antique artworks that have not yet appeared, so it's too early to talk about a deal!
After we have completed the exploration and confirmed that Napoleon's treasure has those top antique artworks in it, and cleaned it up, it will not be too late for us to talk about the deal, there will be time!
Here, I need to make a special statement, as we all know, I am a professional treasure hunter, treasure hunting is my business, and these antique works of art are the goods in my hands.
As always, all the antiques found in Napoleon's Treasure will be sold at the right price to my satisfaction, so you can prepare in advance!
When I have cleaned up and done all the appraisal of the antique artworks, I will open the door to the transaction, and everyone is welcome to contact me at that time, remember to bring enough real money!"
Ye Tian said jokingly, unabashedly showing his fangs!
Before the words fell, countless live broadcasts were already completely boiling in front of them, and crazy exclamations rang out!
"Fake! Steven, this bastard is exactly like the legend, not only ruthless, but also greedy to the extreme, he only has money in his eyes, what a madman!"
"I'll go! This bastard is actually planning to sell all the top antique artworks, Napoleon's treasure in the hands of such a bastard, it's just a pearl secretly cast, I'm so angry!"
There were many ecstatic cheers mixed with exclamations, from the directors of some famous museums, as well as a large number of top collectors!
At this time, they have already begun to gear up, just waiting for Ye Tian to open the door to the transaction, and then wave the check to fight and win a few priceless top antique artworks!
That's Napoleon's treasure! Don't miss such a godsend, otherwise don't get mixed up in the field of antique art collecting!
At the same time, in the office of the French president at the Elysee Palace, there was a sudden roar of rage.
"Steven, you're a complete bastard, I'm not done with you!"
The same scene is being played out simultaneously in many countries on the European continent, but in different languages.
Martinez was stunned for a few seconds, then shook his head in disappointment and said with a wry smile:
"What a bastard, Steven, you've once again refreshed my perception of greed, and I'm glad that there are still people in this world who are so obsessed with money and wealth!
Now that you've decided, what can I do, I can only wait, and I hope that when the time comes, we at the Louvre will be able to take this painting of Napoleon's Entry into Vienna, as well as other treasures!"
"Hahaha"
Ye Tian and Walker all laughed, laughing heartily and proudly.
When the laughter fell a little, Ye Tian continued:
"Don't worry, Martinez, with the influence and strength of your Louvre, you will definitely be able to defeat all the competitors and win this painting of Napoleon's Entry into Vienna.
As a friend, I can also take proper care of you, and if someone gives the same highest offer as you Louvre, then I will give priority to the Louvre, which is righteous enough!
Without further ado, you continue to clean up the dust on Napoleon's Entry into Vienna, and I will clean the Holy Roman Crown and make it shine again!"
As he spoke, Ye Tian stepped to the crown of the Holy Roman Empire, took out a soft cloth from his backpack, and began to clean the dust from the top antique artwork.
Martinez shook his head helplessly, and then continued his unfinished work, carefully cleaning up the dust that had fallen on Napoleon's Entry into Vienna!