Chapter 2145 Princess Sissi's Collection
After a moment's hesitation, the stall owner began to introduce the bronze gilt vase.
"I bought this gilt bronze vase at an antique thrift market in Hamburg, and the history of its collection is unknown, but judging by the ornate and intricate Rococo decoration, it is likely that it came from the court.
But it is impossible to verify the collection of the royal family of the European court, or should I say so, with my eyes and knowledge, I can't see much more, if it were you, Steven, maybe it would!"
As he spoke, the stall owner looked at Ye Tian and stared at him closely, trying to see something in order to decide how to respond.
It's a pity that he didn't see anything, Ye Tian's face was always full of smiles, and he didn't show any abnormal behavior.
"You're welcome, Monsieur Huergen, I don't have much better eyesight than you, and you are right, this splendid and delicate Rococo decorative art was indeed the favorite of the European royal families of the eighteenth century.
Moreover, the copper gilt inlay technique used here, coupled with the fact that this was a gold-like Mason porcelain at the time, then it is almost certain that this copper gilt vase is a collection of a royal court in Europe, and I have no objection to this!"
Ye Tian said with a smile, affirming Yu Ergen's appraisal conclusion.
Jürgen looked at him again, then continued:
"After receiving this bronze gilt vase, I also did some research, and it is well known that any piece of Meissen porcelain is a unique work of art, and this bronze gilt vase is no exception.
First of all, let's talk about the shape, the shape of this Meissen porcelain vase comes from the Tianqiu vase in traditional Chinese porcelain, but the neck of this porcelain is a little thinner, which is a series of works of Meissen porcelain.
Let's take a look at the painted content of this Meissen porcelain, the white porcelain is painted with a noble and elegant, proudly blooming lotus flower, and two lifelike dragonflies, which are also Chinese style.
However, compared with the painted patterns on traditional Chinese porcelain, the color of this Meissen porcelain vase is a little more colorful, which is a concrete reflection of the two cultures of the East and the West, and is two different aesthetic tastes."
Hearing this, Ye Tian nodded lightly in agreement, but didn't say anything.
Without a moment's interruption, Jürgen continued his performance.
"Judging by the blue cross-marking of the twin swords on the bottom of the porcelain, and the star-shaped dots between the hilts of the two swords, as well as a few other special markings, it is certain that it was fired between 1774 and 1815.
To prove this, I also did a carbon 14 test to determine the age of the porcelain firing, and the special Mason porcelain markings on the bottom of the vase are also strong proof.
Through those marks, it is possible to determine every step of the vase from the raw tire to the painting, to the completion of the firing, to determine the worker information and serial number of each process, everything is well documented.
Compared to this chinoiserie-style vase, the bronze gilt ornaments on the outside date date a little later, around the mid-19th century, when they were inlaid into this vase, and the shape is ornate and delicate.
That's all I can see, Steven, maybe you can see more, and I'm offering 85,000 euros for this beautiful antique vase, I wonder if you can accept it?"
After the introduction, Yu Ergen looked at Ye Tian, expecting his response.
The rest of the people at the scene were the same, all looking at Ye Tian.
However, Ye Tian did not respond immediately, but lowered his head again, pretending to seriously appreciate this bronze gilt vase.
After turning over and looking at the bronze gilt vase over and over again, Ye Tian raised his head to look at the stall owner Yu Ergen, and said with a smile:
"Jürgen, your analysis of this bronze gilt vase is very thorough and accurate, which shows that you know this Mason porcelain fired in the late eighteenth century very well and have done your homework.
I love this piece of Meissen porcelain and would like to keep it in my pocket and keep it, but your offer is obviously a bit high, if 60,000 euros is okay, I will accept this antique porcelain!"
Hearing this, a bright light immediately flashed in Yuergen's eyes, and his eyes couldn't help but reveal a bit of emotion.
Many onlookers at the scene were the same, their eyes were shining, and they all looked at the bronze gilt vase, their eyes were extremely hot.
However, no one at the scene jumped out of the scene to cut off the beard and snatch the bronze gilt vase.
Nearly half of these guys gathered around to watch the excitement are professionals in the industry, antique dealers and antique art appraisal experts, or antique art collectors.
These guys naturally understand the rules of the industry, and when others are talking about trading, it is best for others not to intervene rashly, which is tantamount to choking and is a taboo in the industry.
If it's someone else who is choked, there should be no serious consequences, at most it is despised, as long as you are thick-skinned.
Unfortunately, it was Steven who was negotiating a deal, known for his ruthlessness.
No one can say what kind of consequences this guy will face if he openly chokes on his actions and cut off his beard!
What's more, the basic information of each piece of Meissen porcelain can be analyzed through some special marks on the porcelain, which is well documented, because of this system, there are almost no fakes of Meissen porcelain.
By extension, the prices of Meissen porcelain are basically open and transparent, whether it is antique porcelain or modern porcelain.
These professionals at the scene all understood in their hearts that the price offered by Ye Tian, 60,000 euros, basically reflected the true value of this copper gilt vase, and even a little too high.
Of course, if there is an unknown historical story behind this antique porcelain, or it is related to an important historical figure, or related to a major historical event, its value is another matter!
As for the ordinary people who watched the excitement, for most of them, 60,000 euros was a huge amount of money, and not necessarily a few people could come up with it.
Even if they wanted to cut off the beard halfway and snatch this bronze gilt vase from Ye Tian's hands, I am afraid that they would have more than enough heart and not enough strength!
Jürgen looked at the gilt bronze vase again, and then pondered for a moment, and then said tentatively:
"Mr. Steven, since you intend to accept this Mason porcelain vase, I can make some concessions, eighty thousand euros, this is the lowest offer, if you can accept it, you can take this bronze gilt vase!"
"Jürgen, we are all professionals in the industry, and you and I are very clear about the market situation of antique Meissen porcelain, unless you can prove that this porcelain is related to a major historical event.
Or it's the private collection of an important historical figure, and if you can't prove it, then the price of this piece of porcelain isn't going to be that high, 60,000 euros, that's my final offer,"
Ye Tian smiled and shook his head and said, but his tone was categorical and unquestionable.
Having said that, what else can you do with Jürgen.
For his part, he really wanted to make a big profit from this antique art deal.
Even though this is the Museum Island Antique and Vintage Market, it is not uncommon for a single transaction of 60,000 euros to happen, and he certainly does not want to miss this opportunity.
After a moment's hesitation, Jurgen nodded lightly and said:
"Well, Mr. Steven, sixty thousand euros, sold! This gilt bronze vase from the late eighteenth century belongs to you, congratulations, you have obtained a very nice antique porcelain"
With that, Yu Ergen shook hands with Ye Tian and reached this art deal.
The deal is done, and the rest is pretty straightforward.
In just two or three minutes, the art deal was completely completed, and the money was lost.
Ye Tian chatted with Yu Ergen for a few more words, looked at the other goods on the stall, and then said goodbye and left, taking David and them to a small gallery not far away.
The bronze gilt antique vase had been packed into a portable safe and was carried by an employee of the Brave Explorer Company.
Walking out about seven or eight meters away, this guy David finally couldn't hold back his strong curiosity, and asked in a low voice:
"Steven, is there some secret hidden behind this bronze gilt vase? If it was just an ordinary antique Mason porcelain, I don't believe you would be tempted to buy it for 60,000 euros!"
Ye Tian turned his head to look at David, then smiled and whispered:
"Bingo, you're right, David, there is a secret hidden behind this antique Mason porcelain, it is Princess Sissi's dowry, and it is also one of Princess Sissi's porcelain collections.
In 1854, when Sissi married the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I, she brought a lot of dowries from Bavaria, including a batch of very fine Meissen porcelain.
As the Empress of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Princess Sisi was a fanatic of Meissen porcelain, and collected thousands of pieces of Meissen porcelain, and it was because of her that Meissen porcelain became popular in Europe,......"
Before the words fell, this guy David had already exclaimed in a low voice.
"Wow! I didn't expect this bronze gilt vase to be Princess Sissi's collection, it must be worth a lot of money, you guy picked up another big leak!"
"Of course, otherwise how would I have taken this antique porcelain and accepted it"
Ye Tian nodded with a chuckle and said, with a smug look in his eyes.
As they spoke, they reached the door of the gallery and pushed the door open and entered the small gallery.