048: Gladiator's Sword

After about three breaths.

Teacher Bai announced: "Since no one is willing to bid, then this jade cicada belongs to Mr. Zhang." ”

After speaking, the waiter delivered the jade cicada to Mr. Zhang's hands.

Wang Hao looked puzzled and asked, "This process is too simple." ”

Zhou You replied: "This is just a private exchange meeting, and it is not a formal occasion. Let's not say that everyone knows the identity of the other party, and there is a little affection, let's just say that Mr. Zhang's offer of 60,000 yuan is already the actual value of the jade cicada, even if it is auctioned, it is estimated that it will not make much profit, at most it is just to add a little atmosphere. Being able to make a deal at such a price is estimated to be a bit of a face-saving gesture for Mr. Bai. ”

Only then did Wang Hao realize that this was a private antique exchange meeting, not a black market auction.

But I have to say that Mr. Bai's private antique exchange meeting is too high-grade, and I'm afraid that even those large auction houses can't organize such an auction.

"The second auction vessel is the Ming Chenghua Doucai Dragon Pattern Plum Vase, with a reserve price of 100,000 yuan. ”

Mr. Bai was very satisfied with the transaction price of the first piece of Ming Ware, and announced the arrival of the second Ming Ware with an impassioned voice.

It's still the same as before, and the waiter is holding the utensils for everyone to see.

"Disappointment. ”

Wang Hao summed up the results of close observation in two words.

Zhou You also sighed: "Yes, there are signs of repair, and the traces of repairing the glaze are very obvious, and the price has plummeted!"

Although they had all observed, it was from a distance and they could not see very clearly. Now that I take a closer look, I know the mystery of it, and I regret the appearance of this national treasure.

Sure enough, this originally valuable national treasure was finally auctioned off by a graceful and luxurious mysterious lady for 380,000 yuan.

The next three pieces of Ming ware were successfully auctioned out, but the price was not very high, one of them was in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the ornamentation was complicated, the craftsmanship was exquisite, and the white jade carved phoenix pattern cup with huge shape was sold the highest, and it was auctioned by Mr. Zhang at a high price of 88,000.

At this point, the auction of Ming ware of unknown origin has come to an end.

Mr. Bai, who was very satisfied with the auction results of these five Ming objects, began to announce that he had entered the second link:

Parallel imports.

Parallel goods in the antiques industry refer to antiques smuggled in from abroad. However, the origin of these things is unknown, and some of them are even stolen and cannot be circulated in the country and are turned around, which is as risky as Ming utensils.

However, this is different from the Ming weapon in his country, and there is no psychological pressure at all for Zhou You and Wang Hao to compete.

However, when Mr. Bai said the theme of this link, the discussion on the scene became intensive, and many people seemed impatient, and some even felt bored. Because I can't learn all the antiques in my own country, I can't take care of them, let alone the more unpopular foreign antiques, so everyone's mood is naturally not smooth.

Teacher Bai was still calm, and with just one look, the informed waiter pushed the second glass car out.

"There's a sword!"

Zhou You and Wang Hao took the lead.

Wang Hao muttered very dissatisfiedly: "No, such a broken sword actually dares to take it out for auction." ”

In addition to all kinds of coins, the only thing in the glass car is this strange sword with many gaps. Compared to the previous luxury lineup, this time it looks extraordinary.

"I can't see through it!"

Zhou You shook his head with a wry smile.

He's been going too well lately, not to mention the jade, and the antiques he encountered happen to be all the ones he has studied. But this time he really couldn't help it, after all, Zhou You was too young, the accumulated knowledge was still very shallow, and his understanding of foreign history was very weak, and the foreign coins in front of him were almost blackened, and there was no way to study them.

But fortunately, Zhou Yu knew the sword.

Wang Hao asked softly: "Xiaoyou, isn't this sword the gladiator sword in the movie that is not called "Gladiator"?"

Zhou You nodded.

When I watched "Gladiator" in the dormitory, Zhou You and Wang Hao both enjoyed watching it, and they were both impressed by the bloody content in it, so they had a deep impression of the various ways inside.

"I'll take another look. ”

Zhou You muttered, secretly gathering spiritual power to check the gladiator's sword.

Without looking at it, he felt a needle-like pain as soon as his spiritual power was formed. This pain is a pain from the heart, a silent fear of death. If it weren't for the fact that this pain was just a moment, otherwise Zhou You would have been unconscious or even dead.

"Spiritual power!"

Zhou You's heart roared.

This gladiator's sword actually has mysterious powers like the Red Mountain Ancient Jade and the bronze statue of Zhong Kui. However, this time, the mysterious power is not a defensive type like the Red Mountain Ancient Jade and Zhong Kui bronze statues, but an offensive type, and Zhou You was attacked as soon as he came into contact.

"Interesting!"

The corners of Zhou You's mouth curled up gloomily, and he didn't speak, pulling Wang Hao away.

Long.

Everyone has seen the same, but they don't seem to pay much attention to this time

Teacher Bai was still in that leisurely scene, not disturbed by everyone's performance at all, and announced: "There are only two sets of items in this link, one is an ancient coin from Japan, and the rest is an ancient gladiator's sword that has been identified by several experts. ”

Everyone's performance is still lukewarm.

Teacher Bai finally reacted a little, but it didn't change much, and he still announced in that voice: "This ancient gladiator's sword has a fine pattern on it, and the end of the hilt is printed with a pattern that has not yet been cracked, maybe there is a certain story hidden. Now the auction of the ancient gladiator's sword, the reserve price is 30,000, I hope you can observe carefully. ”

"Thirty-eight!"

Mr. Zhang raised his hand helplessly and said.

He was not interested in this sword at all, if it wasn't for Teacher Bai's face, he wouldn't have bothered to make an offer. He completely regarded the thirty-eight thousand as a waste, and took it to see which fool he could fool. Of course, if someone competes with him, he will definitely give up immediately.

"Forty thousand!"

Zhou You tentatively quoted a price.

In this way, everyone shifted their eyes to him.

They haven't behaved since they came in, and they've always been decent, like students who come to study. I didn't want to travel around and actually make a move at this time, but they were a little surprised.

Mr. Zhang thought that Zhou You had the same idea as himself, and he was giving face to Mr. Bai, and he didn't want the atmosphere of Mr. Bai's scene to be too ugly, so he nodded to Zhou You and expressed his appreciation, so he didn't increase the price again.

It's as simple as that, Zhou You bought a mutilated gladiator's sword for 40,000.

Wang Hao knew that Zhou You would not be lost, and asked in a low voice: "Xiao You, do you also have a study of antique swords? I remember that Teacher Xu didn't explain this aspect in detail. ”

Zhou You replied: "No, I'm gambling, betting that this sword has a story." ”

Wang Hao glanced at Zhou You complicatedly and did not continue to ask.

For Zhou You, whether this gladiator's sword is real or fake, its mystical power is worth the price. I have already tasted the sweetness of the ancient jade of the Red Mountain and the bronze statue of Zhong Kui, and I will not let go of everything that has mysterious power.

The second round of bidding was very monotonous, and almost all of them were face-saving deals.

But in the third round it was different.

The things auctioned in this round have a certain basis, either there is an appraisal certificate or an exact source, which is very popular with everyone. And when the first thing came out, everyone's performance was even more enthusiastic, and even Wang Hao, who had no spare money, was ready to move.

The first lot in the third round is a bucket with a floral pattern.

This treasure has a history of being traded in Hong Kong, and it also has relevant certificates. If this is just the case, everyone can still calm down, but there is also a "six-character three-line blue and white seal book" of the Qianlong year of the Qing Dynasty under this bucket color flower pattern bowl, which makes everyone full of interest.

Wang Hao couldn't stop commenting: "The theme is decorated with a flower pattern of entwined branches, and a ruyi pattern is painted near the bottom. The flowers are blooming, the branches and leaves are entangled, the curves are stretching, the patterns are complex, the colors are bright, and they are very ornamental, and this appearance alone is worth 100,000 yuan. ”

Zhou You echoed: "The colored porcelain of the Qianlong period inherited the characteristics of Kangxi and Yongzheng, and continued to develop, innovate and improve, and achieved unprecedented achievements in production skills. The décor is characterized by meticulousness, elaboration and opulence. The theme of the ornamentation based on plants and flowers is rich and dense, delicate and exquisite, whether it is freehand or deformed, the painting is strict and delicate, the decoration is clear, the arrangement is orderly, and it is very beautiful. No matter from which point you look at it, this porcelain is a very old object with a wide open door. ”

Wang Hao smiled bitterly: "Since we can see it, so many masters present can naturally see it." With our net worth, it seems a bit difficult to compete for something like this. ”

The net worth that Wang Hao refers to refers to the financial situation of their antique shop, not the financial resources of individuals.

Zhou You nodded and commented: "Well, if the things are not expensive, we can indeed collect them to support the façade." But if it's a reasonable level, that's fine, I'd rather try my luck. ”

Teacher Bai shouted confidently: "I believe that everyone's value to this treasure is obvious to all, the reserve price of this bucket color flower pattern bowl is 50,000 yuan, everyone is welcome to bid." ”

"One hundred thousand!"

An unknown 40-year-old man directly doubled the reserve price, as if intent on scaring away competitors.

Mr. Zhang, who had already made a few shots, slowly quoted a price: "200,000!"

This price is even more deterrent, making people who are ready to move weigh it twice.

A boss whose head was already bald to the Mediterranean Sea paused and said: "I will pay 220,000 yuan! This price is already my cap price, if Mr. Zhang increases the price again, then I can only back down." ”

The noble lady who had made a move before came out: "I'll give 280,000!"

When the lady said this, everyone calmed down.

The market price of this bucket color flower pattern bowl is about 250,000, and 280,000 is no profit margin, and even a small loss. However, this lady does not seem to be the kind of businessman who invests or speculates, judging by her clothes, she should be a private collector with a lot of experience, and it is estimated that she buys some antiques to increase her inventory when she has nothing to do.

Soon, someone solved the puzzles for Zhou You and Wang Hao.

Mr. Zhang smiled bitterly and exclaimed: "Ms. Lin is worthy of being the president of Tiannan Group, and her financial resources and courage are not comparable to ours. This treasure fell into the hands of Ms. Lin, and it can be regarded as a beautiful jade and a fairy. ”

"The president of Tiannan Group!"

Zhou You and Wang Hao glanced at each other with a hint of shock.

This Tiannan Group is a well-known private enterprise in the province, operating in logistics, jewelry and real estate, and its strength is extremely strong, and it is said that the total assets of the group have exceeded 10 billion. However, the most famous is not the strong strength of the Tiannan Group, but this noble lady named Lin Yizhen. Ms. Lin is not only the chairman of the Tiannan Group, but also a well-known antique collector in the country, although her energy is not strong enough to open a private museum, but it is said that her collection of antiques is enough to compare with some local museums.

With such a background and such a hobby, Ms. Lin has become famous in the entire antique industry, and even rookies like Zhou You and Wang Hao are also famous.

After Lin Yizhen was a little humble, she shifted her mind to the next antique.

"Hey, trap box!"

When Zhou You saw the second auction item of the third round, his expression was as surprised as when he was attacked before.