Chapter 658: A Master Who Fled Abroad

Cheng Feihu was also very surprised, because in his memory, Zhou You didn't seem to have seen it yet.

Qi Lao is very confident in his baby, and he is smiling all the time, but he doesn't explain it in detail.

Zhou You asked, "Old Qi, can I take it down?"

Qi Lao nodded.

Zhou You took it down and played it carefully, and after a few careful contacts, Zhou You finally saw a little mystery, and asked cautiously: "Qi Lao, this Tianhuangshi paperweight is indeed a modern work of art, but this imitator is too terrible, Yang Xuan's self-created 'Reviewing Surface Potential' carving method is fully simulated." At first glance, it is simply Yang Xuan's masterpiece. ”

Yang Xuan is a native of Zhangpu during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, also known as Yang Yuxuan, living in Fuzhou, he is very good at the carving of Shoushan stone beast buttons and figures. He has exquisite ideas and simple knife techniques, and is recognized as the originator of Shoushan stone carving. He can carve according to the rich color of Shoushan stone, which is the so-called "trick", so that the shape of animals, flowers and birds, people, etc. can achieve both shape, spirit, emotion and interest, and he pioneered the carving method of "judging the curved surface".

Qi Lao also followed and only sighed: "It's really better to see than to hear, Xiaoyou's treasure appreciation skills are ten times higher than the rumors." It takes you less than five minutes to tell the truth from the carving, which is not something that ordinary treasure connoisseurs can achieve. ”

"The kid was just a fluke. ”

Zhou You gave in again and again, and after pulling the topic away, he asked: "Old Qi, looking at your expression just now, it seems that you know who its author is?" I don't know if you can help me introduce it, I really want to know this modern stone carving master." ”

In Zhou You's evaluation, Yang Xuan's carving art is no longer comparable to ordinary people, and even if this kind of carving technology cannot be compared with Shi Lao, it is only half a point inferior. A master of stone carving at this level is no longer something you can see if you want to see it.

Qi Lao replied: "If I don't know, I won't be confident." I'm not afraid to tell you that this person had to become a Canadian citizen because he offended the powerful people in China, and many of the stone carvings and artworks I have here are his masterpieces. ”

"It's a pity. ”

Zhou You knows about domestic affairs, but he really can't say anything.

Qi Lao continued: "My old fellow has a very arrogant temper, he is not only good at simulating Yang Xuan's artistic style, but also the artistic style of Zhou Bin, a stone carving master of Yang Xuan's time, can also be imitated vividly, even a treasure connoisseur may not be able to identify. ”

Zhou You felt more and more sorry in his heart.

Zhou Bin, also known as Zhou Shangjun, was a contemporary of Yang Xuan. His fine carving style is impressive, most of the Bogu patterns next to the carved seals are taken from bronze patterns, and the double hook seal character of "Shang Jun" is hidden in the pattern; in order to make the shape of the beast button unique, he likes to use exaggerated techniques when carving.

Yang Xuan and Zhou Bin were both outstanding representatives of that era, and their artistic realm could be described as equal.

It is really unimaginable that one person can imitate the artistic style of two stone carving masters at the same time. The forced exile of such talents is really a great loss for the domestic art world.

Cheng Feihu reminded: "Xiaoyou, I didn't bring you here to be embarrassed. You have to help my brother get a treasure out, that big man's birthday is coming again. ”

Zhou You recalled that Cheng Feihu's headache project once a year came again, no wonder he was so interested that he actually brought himself to Tai'an Building.

After Zhou You nodded to Cheng Feihu, he asked Qi Laolai: "Qi Lao, I don't know if I can send an invitation to that art master through you?"

Qi Lao asked: "Is it the modern folk art exchange meeting in your city?"

Zhou You shook his head: "No, I didn't expect that the mysterious stone carving master to fly from Canada to participate." I hope that this master stone carver can communicate with our museum to see if we can exchange stone carving artworks or something. ”

Qi Lao nodded and said, "Yes, this is very simple, I will pass the word on your behalf." ”

Zhou You asked again: "Also, Qi Lao, I wonder if we can buy a few pieces of this stone carving master's artwork from you?"

Qi Lao replied: "Open the door to do business, where is there to push the guests out." As long as the things you fancy are not for sale, the old man can give you a friendly price. ”

"Thank you, Shi Lao!"

Zhou You immediately pointed to a stone Arhat and said, "I want to buy that." ”

"Your eyes are so poisonous!"

Qi Lao was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly and took down the stone arhat and handed it to Zhou You.

Zhou You said with a smile: "Old Qi, what you said just now is what you said, I didn't ask for your non-sale." ”

Qi Lao replied helplessly: "I was wrong and underestimated your appetite. This stone arhat is my old man's imitation of Yang Xuan's masterpiece - "Dharma Crossing the River". The image of this Arhat is carved according to the shape of the Han people, which makes people feel more intimate, the clothes of the Buddha statue flow naturally, the eyebrows are expressive, the carving knife is extremely smooth, it looks pleasing to the eye, and it is difficult to give up. ”

Zhou You smiled even more proudly.

However, entering Baoshan without empty-handed is not Zhou You's temper, and then, Zhou You successively selected several very artistic stone carving artworks, all of which were put in front of Qi Lao.

Qi Lao's face was almost bitter, and after a little calculation, he said: "These things are clearly priced, but I said that I would give you friendship before." In this way, eighty percent of the total list price, if you think it is appropriate, take it. ”

"Yes, if I still hesitate, it won't be authentic. ”

The joy of traveling around the heart blossomed.

Although he knew that Qi Lao opened the door to do business, there was no reason not to make money, and even if he offered a 20% discount, Tai'an Lou could at least make two or three percent of the profit. However, Zhou You will not worry about such a little money with Qi Lao, it is a chance to get these artistic masterpieces, there is no need to be a bitch and set up an archway.

After a swift delivery from both sides, the matter finally came to an end.

Cheng Feihu, who was a little impatient, seized the opportunity to ask: "Can we start to see the old and new harvests?" ”

Although these stone carvings are very artistic, it is not rude to use them as gifts. But the problem is that the author is a Canadian-Chinese, and there is a story behind it, if Cheng Feihu takes his gift to give it away, if the old man Cheng is a little more careful, thinking that Cheng Feihu is hinting and making small moves, then Cheng Feihu will be terrible.

So in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Cheng Feihu would rather spend more time to watch the new harvest of the old bet.

"Come ......"

Qi Lao hurriedly invited Zhou You and Cheng Feihu to the VIP room.

Qi Lao ordered people to move his new harvest to the large round table in the VIP room, and specially selected a few old objects that he thought were good or not very clear from the middle and moved them to Zhou You's hands.

Qi Lao invited: "Xiaoyou, help take a look." ”

Zhou You took it and sighed: "Very detailed window art." ”

Window grilles are cutouts that are pasted on window paper or window glass.

The meaning of the window flower is to decorate the environment and render the atmosphere on the basis of the wish to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, and to receive blessings and auspiciousness, and it is a wonderful folk art that can arouse many lingering and emotions.

Traveling around page by page, his mouth kept commenting: "Now window grilles have also become independent art, there are many people who deliberately collect this type of art, but it is the first time I have encountered such a complete collection and such a delicate window grille." ”

After a pause, Zhou You said: "The artworks of the highest window flowers in the north and south of the river are here, which is really rare." ”

The art of window flowers is divided into north and south styles, the south is "exquisite" as the beauty, which is characterized by exquisiteness and clarity, and the north is simple and vivid as the beauty, and its characteristics are innocent and vigorous. Strengths.

Qi Lao said: "This is collected by an old man abroad. Unfortunately, after the old man was gone, his children and grandchildren thought it was just interesting papers, and they fell aside, and I bought them for a low price of a hundred dollars. ”

Zhou You said: "Yes, it's a good deal. Such a complete, such a beautiful feature of art is not to mention a hundred dollars, even ten thousand dollars is a good deal. ”

Qi Lao, who picked up the leak, laughed proudly.

"Hey, it's a set of puppets!"

After Zhou You put down the window album, his eyes were quickly attracted by a delicate wooden box.

The wooden box is completely made of wood, and the dolls inside are made of wood. The most important thing is not the vividness of the puppets, but the posture of the puppets, and even the carvings of the characters on the inner wall of the wooden box.

"It looks like a physical technique. ”

After a cursory look, his mind began to surge.

The art of body has existed since the birth of human beings. In order to overcome nature, human beings can only strengthen themselves, and physical skills that can forge the body and increase strength, skill, and combat effectiveness are born. However, in the later years, the purpose of physical training is no longer to defeat nature, but to defeat and even kill the same kind.

"The Value ...... of a Set of Ancient Techniques"

Although Zhou You didn't think that ancient techniques were good skills, it could give him a mysterious, primitive atmosphere that made him more interested.

Cheng Feihu, who also has skills, also saw a little taste: "The posture of these puppets is a bit strange!"

Zhou You hurriedly asked, "Old Qi, where did you get this set of wood products?"

Qi Lao thought for a moment and replied: "It was purchased by a Manchu nobleman who fled abroad. He said that this puppet was a family heirloom, and it had been passed down for many years, and I saw that the wood was carved from a rare century-old ironwood, so he offered $10,000 for it, and the final price was $23,000. ”

Zhou You's thoughts paused for a moment, and he continued to ask: "Old Qi, do you know the family history of this Manchu nobleman?"

Qi Lao was a little puzzled, why did he travel around and ask in such detail. When you buy a set of art, do you have to trace the eighteenth generation of the other party's ancestors?

However, in view of the bearing and skills shown by Zhou You, Qi Lao still replied patiently: "No, that acquisition was introduced by a friend." Oh, by the way, my friend said that this Manchu nobleman once had a big official in the palace, and there were a lot of treasures left over from the Manchu Dynasty at home, so I went over. ”