Chapter 1769 A good show is staged

"Oh my God, Steven, you guy is ten times more greedy than the legend, and this starting price is too exaggerated, why don't you grab it!"

"Today I was an eye-opener, even if Lisa Gradini is Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, its price should not be so exaggerated!"

In the midst of the exclamations, more people at the scene showed expressions of frustration and disappointment, as well as some indignation.

Needless to say, these super-rich and top collectors have also been eliminated from the competition, and they haven't even had the opportunity to participate in the bidding, can you not feel depressed?

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is Lisa Gradini, its value cannot be measured in monetary terms, and in time the value of this painting will soar dramatically when it becomes as famous as the Mona Lisa"

Ye Tian said aloud with a smile, but his tone was categorical.

For his words, everyone at the scene also agreed, but it was still difficult for everyone to accept the starting price of 1.8 billion euros, which was too shocking!

No one's money is blown by the wind, just like this, Steven, the bastard crazy ransack, who will not feel the pain of the cone, who can be willing!

Of course, Ye Tian knew what everyone in the audience thought, but he just shrugged his shoulders with a smile on his face, looking like he couldn't help it.

When the noise at the scene subsided slightly, he immediately said:

"Admittedly, this is a very exaggerated starting price, which has never been seen before in the history of art auctions, and it sounds a little scary, but it is a most valuable investment with a huge return!

Think about how many visitors and how much revenue the Mona Lisa attracts to the Louvre every year, at least a few hundred million dollars, and if you count the merchandise, it definitely exceeds a billion dollars.

Lisa Gladini has the same potential, as can be seen from the preview of today's auction on an unprecedented scale, from the anticipatory art lovers and ordinary tourists.

For the foreseeable future, Lisa Gladini will continue to generate significant returns for its owners, and will continue to appreciate in value, perhaps in a few years, fully recouping its costs."

Hearing this, everyone at the scene couldn't help but nod slightly, and no one retorted.

The fact that the Mona Lisa feeds half of the Louvre is known to everyone in the world of antique art collection, and these people on the scene are no exception!

With this jewel in front of you, anyone with a discerning eye can see the infinite possibilities of Lisa Gladini, which is definitely a veritable and untapped gold mine, enough to drive people crazy!

Without the slightest pause, Ye Tianqing's voice continued to echo in the exhibition hall.

"Don't look at the high and daunting starting price of this painting, but the 1.8 billion euros is not worth mentioning compared to the value it has, do you still think the starting price is high?

I must remind everyone that there is an auction reserve price for this painting, and if the final bid does not reach the auction reserve price, then I am very sorry, this masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci still belongs to me.

During the bidding process, the minimum increase is 10 million euros, and after 2.5 billion euros, the minimum increase must not be less than 20 million euros.

Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is now open and everyone is welcome to bid, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, Lisa Gradini, with a starting price of 1.8 billion euros.

When the auction began, the exhibition hall fell silent.

In the huge exhibition hall, only Ye Tian's voice echoed in the air, full of passion, lingering in everyone's ears.

While shouting out the starting price, Ye Tian's eyes were also like eagle eyes, quickly scanning the audience to see who would be the first to raise his hand to make the bid.

This is a small private auction, the number of bidders participating is limited, and telephone bidding is not accepted, and the scene is clear to Ye Tian, and there is no need for others to assist at all.

Everyone at the scene looked at Ye Tian on the auction table and "Lisa Gladini" hanging on the wall, everyone's eyes were extremely hot, and they couldn't wait to immediately take that priceless treasure into their arms and keep it for themselves!

However, no one fired the first shot and raised their hands to meet the price.

The super-rich and top collectors who can afford to compete have invariably chosen to wait and see, ready to see what others are doing, figure out who their opponents are, and then follow up with them.

As for those guys who were eliminated before the auction started, not to mention, they could only look at the ocean and sigh, stand aside and watch the excitement, envious in vain.

"The starting price is 1.8 billion euros, and the buyer should pay for it? This is Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the only one of the finest works of art, don't miss this God-given opportunity, otherwise you will definitely regret it for life!"

Ye Tian once again quoted the starting price loudly, his voice was full of passion, and he tried his best to bewitch the many super-rich and top collectors in the audience.

The scene was still very quiet, and no one raised their hands to answer.

Some people have a look of intention in their eyes, but they are not willing to be the first to raise their hands and become the target of other competitors, and still maintain a wait-and-see attitude.

Seeing this situation, Ye Tian secretly sneered, and then immediately said:

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is my last inquiry, and if no one has raised their hand yet, this is the end of this private auction today, and Lisa Gladini is still mine.

Next, you can go to the reception, where you may find opportunities for cooperation, which is great, at least the trip to the Vatican is not in vain."

As he said this, he glanced at the audience at two speeds, and his face was always filled with a warm smile.

Hearing these words, everyone at the scene, without exception, changed their faces.

Everyone understands that you can't wait and see anymore, otherwise you will really miss this priceless treasure, with the style of Steven, a bastard, it is absolutely impossible to lower the starting price even if the auction fails!

If you miss Lisa Gladini because you are waiting, you will really regret it, why did you come here? and not to travel to the Vatican.

Someone finally raised his hand to make a request, and it was an old friend that Ye Tian was very familiar with.

"Steven, the Italian Ministry of Culture has taken this price, and we hope to leave this masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci in Italy, which is a national treasure of Italy and belongs to all Italians!"

The Italian Minister of Culture, Tiano, who was in the audience, was the first to raise his hand, should place the starting price, and took the trouble to point out his identity.

As he raised his hand, Tiano's facial muscles twitched slightly, obviously in pain.

Immediately afterward, he and Giovanni turned to look at the other bidders, especially the powerful super-rich and top collectors, and nodded at the buyers in a very friendly manner.

Everyone at the scene knew their intentions in doing this, and they just hoped that everyone would raise their noble hands and not compete with them, so that they could win "Lisa Gladini" smoothly so that they could go back to the business!

However, they apparently overthought it.

The people in this exhibition hall who are ready to participate in the bidding are either super-rich or top collectors, which one is good at stubble? Who cares about the Italian Ministry of Culture?

"Ok! Finally someone has made an offer, it's Mr. Tiano from the Italian Ministry of Culture, thank you very much Mr. Minister for your support, the price is now 1.81 billion euros, that lady or gentleman should ask?"

Ye Tian raised his left hand and gestured at the position where Tiano was, and said aloud passionately, and then quoted a new price.

Before the voice fell, someone in the crowd on the left side of the audience had already raised their right hand and accepted the price.

The one who raised his hand was a top collector, Dimitris from Greece, who was also an old friend of Ye Tian, and had dealt with the art auction market in New York several times before.

Seeing this old friend raise his hand to meet the price, Ye Tian immediately raised his hand to gesture over there, and nodded lightly at the other party.

Immediately afterwards, he quoted a new price, 1.82 billion euros.

In an instant, someone raised his hand to make a bid, a super-rich man from Turin, Italy, who met Ye Tian for the first time!

As soon as the auction began, fierce competition began.

One arm after another, full of confidence and who else should be the sound of the price constantly sounded, echoing in the exhibition hall and echoing in everyone's ears.

As the competition unfolded, the atmosphere in the exhibition hall suddenly became hotter, and the smell of gunpowder in the air became stronger!

An incomparably wonderful show kicked off, and this is exactly the scene that Ye Tian wants to see the most! 2k reading web