Chapter 221: The Scars of a Certain Era

The host unusually low-key this time: "Mr. Wu is one of the representative painters of modern Chinese painting in the 20th century, and he is also a leading figure, whether it is a hobby or an investment, Mr. Wu's masterpiece is the best choice, I hope you don't miss it." ”

"I've seen this painting go up for auction!"

Zheng Minglang suddenly said something that diverted everyone's attraction and said: "It was at a small auction nearly ten years ago, and this masterpiece was presented as the finale treasure at that time. However, at that time, Mr. Wu's masterpiece was not so high as to be so exaggerated, and it was only sold for three million at that time. ”

Xu Lao suddenly spoke: "Although the style of this oil painting is indeed very similar to Mr. Wu's, there is no creation age, which has brought a lot of variables. Nowadays, there are many fake paintings of Mr. Wu in circulation, and the degree of imitation is extremely realistic, almost fake, so everyone has always been a little resistant to those paintings that have not determined the age of creation. ”

Ming Lao also carried out his own analysis: "Mr. Wu's later works often like to use points and lines to create their own unique interpretations, interpret the beauty of nature, and metaphorize life. If you study it carefully, you will be able to read the connotation of Qinzhong, and you will find that the meaning of the painting is actually like his hardships and hardships, which makes people look for it for a long time. And when I saw this painting for the first time, I felt a strong sense of dissatisfaction and anger, and vaguely let me see the chaotic era at the beginning, so I was 90% sure that this painting was genuine. ”

Wang Hao sighed: "This painting is revealing the scars of a certain era!"

Everyone fell silent.

As soon as Ming Lao's words came out, everyone knew why the host suddenly became low-key, and also knew why the atmosphere of the scene was much quieter.

Lin Yizhen asked, "Do you want to bid on this painting?"

Ming Lao and the others shook their heads, and Wang Hao also shook his head, but Zhou You said: "I think Brother Cheng may need this painting." ”

Lin Yizhen smiled and asked, "Is it for that big man with a big temper?"

Zhou You nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then let me do the filming on my behalf." If Brother Cheng needs it, take it, and if he doesn't need it, I'll keep it as a private collection. ”

"It's up to you. ”

Lin Yizhen seems to be a little taboo about that era and doesn't want to bid.

And Zheng Minglang had such an opportunity but gave it up, which shows that he has no interest in such a masterpiece. As for Mr. Hu, his foil significance is far greater than the significance of competition.

When the host announced the reserve price of one million in a very low-key manner, the sound of the scene became quieter, and there was even the embarrassment that no one had bid.

"One million and two million!"

Seeing this, Zhou You had to come forward.

The host, who had a slightly ugly face, finally let go of his face after hearing the figure of "one million and two million". If such a charity auction fails, I am afraid that it will deeply stimulate the atmosphere of the scene, and it will also hit Brother Guang's prestige, which can be described as a hundred harms but no benefits.

Perhaps it was Zhou You's appearance that slightly stimulated the atmosphere, making those rich people sober up about what kind of auction this is, and they have generously donated money and bid benignly.

Ming Lao sighed: "The atmosphere is not very high. ”

Lin Yizhen replied: "Such a keen satirical masterpiece of a celebrity in a chaotic era, some sensitive people don't want to be contaminated, just right, everyone present is a sensitive person." ”

"Hey......"

Xiao Lao sighed heavily.

Xiao Lao Ben had a lot to say and sighed, but he felt that even if he said it, it would not be of much significance, so he could only turn into a helpless sigh and disappear.

"Four million!"

An old man with a goat's beard seemed to have figured out something, and suddenly raised his hand to shock the audience.

Zhou You laughed slightly: "Someone finally sees the essence of the matter clearly, and it is estimated that those real buyers will also make a move." ”

The truth is just as Zhou You said.

As soon as Zhou You's words came, before Wang Hao and the others could react, an old man who was also old and wearing glasses also stood up and raised his hand to offer: "Eight million!"

It's doubled all at once.

This doesn't seem to be a reasonable competition, it's a bit of a vent, as if it's vindictive.

A man in a suit with his hair glossy also stood up and offered: "Ten million!"

Wang Hao's mouth was wide open when he heard this, and he couldn't speak for a while.

However, Zheng Minglang, who was born and raised on Hong Kong Island, pointed out the essence of the matter: "If I am short of money to spend, I will definitely shoot it within 20 million." The artistic creation level of this painting is definitely not inferior to Mr. Wu's other peak works, with the current market, it will be auctioned immediately and sold at a price that meets its artistic level. ”

Some people are speculating, others are reminiscing, and there is no third type.

Wang Hao asked stupidly, "Xiaoyou, are you still bidding?"

Zhou You replied: "As Minglang said, if it exceeds 20 million, I won't compete." ”

It's a pity that the weird atmosphere of the scene didn't give Zhou You a chance: the man in the suit didn't have time to be complacent, and soon, the goat-bearded old man directly raised the price to the level of 20 million, which shocked the audience.

The old man with glasses was not polite, and continued to add in: "Twenty-one million!"

The goat-bearded old man shouted, "Twenty-two million." ”

The old man with glasses immediately shot back: "Twenty-three million." ”

……

The competition is fierce, but it is not exciting.

Ming Lao watched the two old men raise the bar to each other, and couldn't help but sigh: "Both of them are hard-working people, no wonder they are so excited." ”

Their hearts were even heavier when they traveled around.

Fortunately, this heavy atmosphere did not last long, and the fierce competition between the goat-bearded old man and the glasses old man soon came to an end, although there was still the man in the suit in the middle who intended to suppress the scene at a price of 30 million, but in the end it was still lost in the bidding of the goat-bearded old man and the glasses old man. I don't know what consensus the two old men got in the end, the goat-bearded old man suddenly laughed, and let the old man with glasses pay for 37 million to fall into the hammer.

Afterwards, no one discussed the ironic painting again, because the final finale item appeared.

"It's finally here!"

Ming Lao saw the "Hanmei Proud Snow Picture" on the large LCD screen, and his mind began to dissipate.

Xiao Lao said: "The situation is not very optimistic, it seems that many people are coming for "Hanmei Aoxue Tu". ”

Xu Lao nodded and said: "Yes, Tang Yin's works have repeatedly hit new high prices recently, for example, Tang Yin's "Qiantang Travel Map" was sold for 24.64 million yuan, breaking the auction record of Tang Yin's personal works. You must know that "Qiantang Travel Map" was successfully auctioned for 11.36 million yuan in the first two years. It has doubled in just two years, and everyone wants this kind of investment. ”

Zhou You also added: "In recent years, the auction market has been a bit crazy! Tang Yin's "Floor Pulling" caused a great sensation when it was sold for 22.4 million yuan, but this price did not last long and was refreshed by "Qiantang Travel Map", and Tang Bohu's "Yeting Hai Rui Tu" just continued to refresh the record with a sky-high price of 44.8 million. To be honest, there is really money in the collecting world lately, not money. ”

Ming Lao said bitterly: "We originally expected to be able to take it for 20 million, but now it seems that we are too naïve. I really don't know what we're so attached to?"

Although Xiao Lao is wealthy, it is impossible not to treat tens of millions of things inappropriately. However, for the sake of the significant "Hanmei Aoxue Map", he had to sacrifice some, and said: "Lao Ming, and Lao Xu, why don't you get involved, let me bear it independently." Although my burden will be a little heavier, it is better than you taking the antiques you have worked so hard to collect and selling them for money, and I have justifiably put the "Hanmei Aoxue Map" in the Guyue Xuan as a new treasure of Zhenxuan. ”

Only then did they know that the three of them had to pay such a big price to buy "Hanmei Aoxue Tu" together. But think about it, Ming Lao and Xu Lao do not have the industrial support to make a lot of money, they just rely on their knowledge and reputation to eat, although the economy is very rich, but it is really not worth mentioning in the collection world that needs huge money as support. For example, although they were optimistic about Kandinsky's abstract paintings, because of financial problems, they could only hate the money offensive of Zhou Travel, and sighed at the paintings.

Ming Lao and Xu Lao glanced at each other, and could only nod helplessly.

For them, as long as it was taken by one of the three of them, it was no problem. It doesn't matter whose home it is, but it can play the role of "Hanmei Proud Snow Map" more when placed in Gu Yuexuan.

Zhou You remembered his previous promise, and immediately said to Xiao Lao: "Teacher Xiao, if you need our support, just ask, the funds will not be a problem." ”

"Thank you!"

Xiao Lao knew that Zhou You's liquidity was sufficient, and he respected them very much, but he really didn't want to owe the younger generation favors, so he could only reply euphemistically: "As long as the price is within 30 million, the old man can still handle it." But if it exceeds 30 million, on the premise of not affecting the operation of Gu Yuexuan, I can only use those treasures as collateral, but I believe it will pass soon. ”

Hearing this, where did he travel and didn't know that Xiao always didn't want to owe himself favors.

In China's social circles, human rice is the most unpalatable, but it is also the most precious thing.

At this time, the host seemed to have regained his vitality, and introduced "Hanmei Aoxue Tu" in a free way, and even pointed out that the experts of the Forbidden City personally identified it as genuine, which really brought the atmosphere of the scene back to a reasonable realm.

Tang Bohu's name may not be very familiar in the world of the younger generation, but it is very familiar to the generation of travelers. Although that work is completely out of tune with Tang Bohu in historical facts, it also tells the whole of China that there is such a genius as Tang Bohu in the Ming Dynasty.

There are all people with status, maybe they don't have the special feelings of Zhou You, Ming Lao and others, but Tang Bohu's authentic works have vaguely become a symbol of identity, dignity, and taste in their circle. Although they were not visibly excited, their competition was undisguised, and the competitive atmosphere of the scene could be said to be the pinnacle of this charity auction.

The host impassionedly announced: "The final finale item of this charity auction, Tang Bohu's "Hanmei Proud Snow Picture", has an auction reserve price of 1 yuan, and there is no price increase limit, so please bid enthusiastically for all distinguished guests." ”