Chapter 88: True and False Paintings
The staff brought up a table with a famous Song Dynasty painting "Countryside Map" surrounded by glass windows.
With Qin Feng's erudition and strong knowledge, it is naturally clear that this "Countryside Map" is a unique piece of hand-me-down, and it has been collected in the court during the Qing Dynasty.
But later, due to the decline of the Qing Dynasty, this famous painting went through a long journey and finally went to the people.
Later, this famous painting suddenly appeared, and it was soon bought by a collector, who bought it at a high price, not only wanting to change hands for profit, but also cherishing the famous painting and reluctant to part with it. He came up with a way to do itβto fake.
Because this painting is a unique heirloom, there is no comparison of similar paintings, and the authenticity is difficult to determine. Helplessly, this master himself doesn't know how to draw, so how can he fake? He can't draw, but he really knows how to use his brain.
First of all, he spent all his efforts to buy old rice paper of almost the same age as the ancient paintings, and to make a fraud must not reveal any clues in the details to ensure that the basic project is excellent. He bought about seven or eight copies of old rice paper for forgery
In the second step, he found a painter with a very strong copying ability, and copied eight or nine volumes according to this original, and worked slowly and meticulously, so the master really painted the exact same eight volumes, and the collector took all the paintings after paying the money.
In the third step, he found another master of writing and copied the words of the original engraving.
In the fourth step, he changed to a person who could make seals, and asked this person to make the seals of the eight scrolls.
In the fifth step, he found a master of framing, a capable person who did the old thing, and finally the eight scrolls of paintings reached the point where they were fake.
Subsequently, the painting was born.
The collector sells in foreign countries, scattered around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Wherever these eight scrolls appeared, they aroused the envy of many experts, so they were all bought by insiders at the same time, and at the same time went their separate ways. And the real painting is still in the hands of this collector for himself to enjoy and play
It was precisely because he knew this allusion that Qin Feng felt a little headache.
Because these 8 fake paintings have reached the level of being fake, and no one has ever seen the real paintings, no one can distinguish the authenticity of this painting.
Especially now, since this painting has appeared in Zhang Entai's hands, the problem is a little troublesome.
If he determines that this painting is real, then it is extremely likely that this Zhang Entai is the legendary top counterfeiter.
But if he judges that the painting is fake, how can he see the real thing, how can he judge it? If people refute it, he will have little basis to stand up.
What to do?
Qin Feng is really a little big at the moment.
At this time, Zeng Shaoxiang, who had been carefully observing Qin Feng's movements, immediately showed a smug smile on his face, looked at Zhang Entai with his head held high and said, "Director Zhang, I have already identified that this painting is fake." β
As soon as these words came out, the audience was shaken, and everyone looked at Zeng Shaoxiang.
Zeng Shaoxiang had long heard the story of this painting from Zhang Entai and knew that he had bought it from the United States at a great price, but later learned that this painting appeared in many places at the same time, so he regretted it at the time.
However, the antique collecting industry is like this, no matter how clever the connoisseur is, there are times when he misses the eye.
This is also why Zeng Shaoxiang immediately showed his gratitude to Zeng Shaoxiang after seeing this painting.
Qin Feng said with a smile: "What is the basis for you to judge that this painting is a fake painting? Have you ever seen the truth?"
Zeng Shaoxiang shook his head: "Although I have not seen this truth, I have heard the legend of this painting, so I can basically be sure that the truth must still be kept in the hands of the fake boss." Unless Director Zhang is the master of fraud, otherwise, this painting cannot be real. β
After Zeng Shaoxiang finished speaking, Qin Feng squinted his eyes slightly and said, "I don't agree with your statement, it's ridiculous for you to conclude that this painting is fake based on just one legend." In my opinion, the painting is real. β
Zeng Shaoxiang said mockingly: "Qin Feng, don't be funny, how can this painting be real, the real painting must still be in the hands of the counterfeiter, it is impossible for him to make a real painting." β
Qin Feng smiled: "Mr. Zeng Shaoxiang, let me remind you cautiously, there is an old Chinese saying that the husband is not guilty, and he is guilty, this painting is priceless, so it doesn't matter who it is, and the boss has offended many people after selling 8 fake paintings in a row, so he either goes abroad and flies away, otherwise, it is almost impossible for him to escape from the restoration of the legal net." Of course, there is also a possibility that, under pressure from all sides, the collector found a way to sell the truth.
In this way, he lost his real painting, but he was able to gain peace, so there is no news of his death.
It is based on this judgment that I believe that the real painting will surely flow into the public again.
So, in my opinion, this painting should be real. β
Zeng Shaoxiang smiled disdainfully and said, "Qin Feng, your reasoning is even more unreliable than my analysis. I think it's better to ask Director Zhang to clarify everyone's doubts!" Qin Feng naturally would not object.
Zhang Entai nodded with a smile and said, "Everyone, Qin Feng and Zeng Shaoxiang's analysis sounds very reasonable, but there is only one truth, that is, this painting is-"
Speaking of this, Zhang Entai deliberately lengthened his voice, and after a while, he said slowly: "Actually, this painting is real. β
Zeng Shaoxiang was anxious, looked at Zhang Entai and said, "Director Zhang, I remember that I saw this painting in your exhibition hall, didn't you say that this painting is fake?"
Zhang Entai said with a smile: "Lao Zeng, when you looked at it at that time, the painting was indeed fake. But this painting is not the same painting, this painting was acquired by me with great effort from the legendary man. And that fake painting is in my gallery. If you don't believe me, you can check it out. β
Zeng Shaoxiang was completely dumbfounded.
He didn't calculate that Zhang Entai really bought the real painting.
How so? That's an exaggeration, isn't it?
But no matter what, Qin Feng won the first game.
If Zeng Shaoxiang didn't put Qin Feng in his eyes at all at the beginning, then at this moment, he had to re-examine Qin Feng.
Zeng Shaoxiang frowned and looked at Qin Feng and said, "Qin Feng, do you say that this painting is real, is it blind? If that's the case, it doesn't count." β
Qin Feng sneered and said: "Zeng Shaoxiang, you don't have to squeeze me, to be honest, I really had no way to judge whether this painting was real or not at first."
But when you say that this painting is fake, I suddenly think, if I were Director Zhang, would I take a fake painting for people to appreciate? I believe that Director Zhang will not, after all, Director Zhang's identity and status are there.
In addition, although I have not seen the real or fake painting of this work, I think this painting is first-class, calligraphy is first-class, and the seal is first-class, and the most important thing is that if you carefully observe the author's style when painting and writing, including the style of the seal, it is all in the same line, so judging from the style, this painting should also be real.
Although I have not seen a fake painting, I believe that it is 99% similar to a fake painting if it is connived, but it is difficult to imitate the style.
Why, Boss Zeng, can't you afford to lose? Do you have to find all kinds of reasons to deny such a result? If that's the case, I'm afraid you'll be embarrassed. There were a lot of reporters on the scene. And you called it all yourself. β
Hearing this, the old fox Zeng Shaoxiang suddenly blushed, and he realized that he was now a little cocooned.
Therefore, after hesitating for a moment, he snorted coldly and said: "Okay, this game is your luck, but Qin Feng, there will be no luck in the next two games, and the competition is the strength and skill of the artist." β
Qin Feng smiled and said, "Then let's ride a donkey and read the record book and see." β
The two did not give in to each other's words, and with the chairmanship of Director Zhang, the competition entered the second game, and it is also the most heavyweight game today - calligraphy competition!
Zeng Shaoxiang is famous because of his unique ugly calligraphy and ink calligraphy, and closed-eyes calligraphy is one of his must.
Before the official start, Zeng Shaoxiang glanced at Qin Feng with disdain, and said lightly: "Qin Feng, even if I win this game, it is not very glorious, after all, even if you practice calligraphy from your mother's womb, it doesn't take long for you to practice calligraphy, and I have been practicing calligraphy longer than your age." β
Qin Feng smiled: "Boss Zeng, don't we have such a sentence in Huaxia? ambition is not in old age, and although the achievement of calligraphy is related to age, it is more important to pay attention to talent.
Zeng Shaoxiang smiled disdainfully and said, "There are indeed talented people, but I believe that you Qin Feng are definitely not that one." β
At this time, Zhuge Qiang, who had been standing silently behind Qin Feng, suddenly said: "Boss, to deal with this so-called ugly book master, you are a little too bad to go into battle in person." Let me do it for you. β
After speaking, Zhuge Qiang looked at Zeng Shaoxiang with a smile and said, "Boss Zeng, I remember you once said that everyone can find two helpers to participate in this competition, right?"
Zeng Shaoxiang saw that Zhuge Qiang looked quite young, so he didn't pay much attention to it, and said lightly: "Of course, of course, I did say such things. But are you sure you really want to fight in place of Qin Feng? you should know the consequences if you lose, right?"
Zhuge Qiang smiled: "Of course I know. β
Zeng Shaoxiang looked at Qin Feng again: "Qin Feng, are you sure you want him to play for you?"
Qin Feng smiled: "Boss Zeng, in any subsequent game, you can designate any of the three of us to fight against you." It's the same with this one. β
As he spoke, Qin Feng pointed his finger at himself, Zhuge Qiang, and Huangfu Yun.
Zeng Shaoxiang's face turned blue with anger when he heard this, he never expected that Qin Feng would be so big and look down on himself so much.
The old man was angry. Trembling all over, his eyes breathed fire, and he couldn't wait to peel Qin Feng alive.
Zeng Shaoxiang sneered and looked at Zhuge Qiang and said: "Okay, since you Qin Feng said so, then I will choose this guy to compare calligraphy with me in this game, I still don't believe it, you young people who have not dried their hair can win me." β
After speaking, the staff below had already been prepared, and Zeng Shaoxiang and Zhuge Qiang stood at the desk at the same time.
At this time, Zhuge Qiang suddenly looked at the judges' seat and said, "Judges, before the official start, I have a few words I want to say, I don't know, can I?"
Fan Hongjian has been paying attention to Zhuge Qiang's expression, and when he saw Zhuge Qiang talking, he gently touched the right side of his nose with his fingers, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he leaned into Qin Feng's ear and said, "Boss, look at it, Zhuge Er's second brother is about to burst into bad water, and this old man is also unlucky." β
Qin Feng immediately became excited. He wanted to know what Zhuge Qiang would do next.