Chapter 741: Calligraphy (I)
Meng Zitao was deeply impressed by such a special porcelain, because it had appeared in the late Qing Dynasty before, and was finally purchased by a foreigner for 8,000 oceans. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
Soon after, the foreigner sold the bottle to a British collector for 20,000 pounds.
At that time, the price of 20,000 pounds was already very expensive, which caused the antiques industry at the time to be surprised, thinking that the British collector had bought it too much.
However, if this porcelain appeared on the market now, its value would have increased at least a hundredfold. In the end, whether there is a loss or not, it is still a matter of opinion.
It was precisely because he was deeply impressed by this special piece of porcelain that Meng Zitao subconsciously felt that there was something wrong with this porcelain.
Lu Gaoxing saw Meng Zitao heading straight for this porcelain, and also walked over and said, "It seems that Mr. Meng should be familiar with this porcelain, right?"
Meng Zitao nodded and said, "I have indeed heard of it, so I have some doubts. ”
Lu Gaoxing said with a smile, "This is normal, but this porcelain, I have asked many experts in Yingdu to identify it, and there is no problem." ”
Chen Zhongfeng walked over and said: "I also know about this bottle, and it is true that after the comments of several experts, they also thought that it was unlikely that there would be an identical work at first, but after identification, they did not find any problems with this bottle." ”
While speaking, He Wanyi walked over, saw the content of the painting on the porcelain, and was very curious: "How can you still draw a rabbit emperor? ”
Meng Zitao explained with a smile: "Because Lord Qianlong is a rabbit, he was born in the year of Xinmao. In 60 years, the word Xin Mao was written on the bottle to prove that this bottle was a tribute to Emperor Qianlong's 60th birthday, so it makes sense to draw this. ”
He Wanyi nodded suddenly, but it was the first time she saw such a cartoon pattern on traditional crafts, and she felt that the painting style was very cute, which changed the impression of ancient porcelain in her heart.
After carefully studying the bottle for a while, Meng Zitao raised his head and said, "Mr. Lu, I'm sorry, I shouldn't accept this bottle." ”
The meaning of Meng Zitao's words was already obvious, which surprised both Lu Gaoxing and Chen Zhongfeng.
Lu Gaoxing asked with some disbelief: "Teacher Meng, do you mean to say that you have discovered its problem?"
Chen Zhongfeng took over and said: "Zitao, if you have a problem, you can just say it, everyone is a friend." ”
With Chen Zhongfeng's words, Meng Zitao said bluntly: "Let's put it this way, not only did I find the problem with it, but I was also able to find the owner who made it." ”
Next, Meng Zitao did not explain, as for its maker, it is Xiao Likai, and there are obvious production characteristics of Xiao Likai.
"How so. Lu Gaoxing was about to cry, don't look at the more than 20 antiques in his room, but in terms of value, there is no doubt that this porcelain is the highest, accounting for about half of the total price.
Everyone can understand Lu Gaoxing's feelings, but everyone can't help this matter, so they can only persuade a few words.
In the middle of the ring, Meng Zitao asked, "Mr. Lu, where did you get this porcelain?"
"That bastard bought it for me!" Lu Gaoxing's eyes were red with anger: "What kind of grudge do I have with him, you want to hurt me like this!
When Meng Zitao heard this, he thought of something and said: "Mr. Lu, don't worry, it's useless to be in a hurry, in this way, I call my friend, the things he makes are generally not sold casually, like this more characteristic porcelain, he will definitely have an impression, maybe he can provide clues to the buyer." ”
For Lu Gaoxing, these words were like a life-saving straw, and he hurriedly thanked Meng Zitao.
Meng Zitao called Xiao Likai and asked about this matter, Xiao Likai really had an impression of the buyer, and he also knew who to contact this person through.
When Lu Gaoxing heard the news, he was a little disappointed, because the buyer was not that person, and now he could only hope to see if he could hit that person, although this is an unknown but at least it is a hope.
Next, Lu Gaoxing investigated through his own connections, and Meng Zitao did an appraisal of the other antiques in the room, but fortunately, there were no problems.
When Lu Gaoxing came back, Meng Zitao said to him: "Mr. Lu, I have seen everything, there is no problem, I will have someone come to contact you and coordinate the problem of shooting." But I would like to remind you that now you can only participate in the winter auction in December. ”
Lu Gaoxing said: "I'm not in a hurry to use the money for the time being, I can still wait for this time." ”
Meng Zitao said: "Okay, they should contact you the day after tomorrow, and I will explain to them and give you a preferential price." ”
"Thank you so much. ”
"You're welcome. ”
In order to express his gratitude, Lu Gaoxing invited guests in the evening, and everyone enjoyed a rich dinner lively.
Coming out of the hotel, Chen Zhongfeng drove Meng Zitao and He Wanyi back to the hotel, chatted for a while, Chen Zhongfeng asked: "Zitao, do you remember what I told you about my family?"
Meng Zitao was stunned for a moment, and immediately remembered: "You mean, that accident? Have you already investigated the results?"
Chen Zhongfeng told Meng Zitao earlier that his family was originally a Tufuzi, and there was an accident when he went to the tomb, although three escaped, but in the end only Chen Xiangyi lived, because of that incident, Chen Zhongfeng's father, who did not go to the tomb, was no longer doing this business, and Chen Zhongfeng vowed to find the reason for this incident.
However, since Chen Zhongfeng told Meng Zitao about this matter, he has never mentioned it, and now that he has mentioned it again, there must be some result.
Chen Zhongfeng nodded and said, "Yes, I have already investigated the specific location of that ancient tomb, and I now have the idea of going inside to find out." ”
Meng Zitao hurriedly said solemnly: "I suggest that you should be cautious in this matter, in case something goes wrong, there is no regret medicine to take." ”
Chen Zhongfeng said: "I also know what you said, this is just my idea, and I have no intention of putting it into practice. ”
Meng Zitao said: "Anyway, I suggest that you do not enter rashly, if you believe me, you can tell me the address of that ancient tomb, and I will keep it secret from your home." ”
Chen Zhongfeng opened his mouth, but he swallowed back the words that came to his mouth, and after a moment of silence, he said: "Zitao, I believe in you a lot, but this matter is related to my family, so I have to think about it." ”
Meng Zitao nodded: "This is as it should be, but I would like to remind you again, don't act recklessly." ”
Chen Zhongfeng smiled: "I understand, I haven't gotten married and had children yet, but I don't want to joke with my life." In addition, the reason why I told you this is that I want you to accompany me to Chen Xiangyi again if you have time tomorrow, and I want to take the opportunity to ask again. ”
"That's fine. ”
Getting off at the door of the hotel, He Wanyi couldn't help but ask: "Zitao, what is the ancient tomb you talked about just now?"
"Let's go to our room. ”
Meng Zitao opened a suite, and the two walked into the room, and Meng Zitao briefly told Chen Zhongfeng's family.
Knowing that there was such a strange thing, He Wanyi was frightened, and immediately reminded: "Hey, this time there is no army trapped, don't let you go in again!"
Meng Zitao patted He Wanyi's hand and said with a smile: "You can rest assured, I'm not so stupid, if I know about the ancient tomb, I will definitely hand it over to the department to solve." Besides, the previous tomb was more special, so I would go in. ”
He Wanyi leaned on Meng Zitao's shoulder and said, "I don't want to control you too widely, but I really don't want you to be in danger again, I don't want to live that kind of scared life again." ”
Meng Zitao stroked her hair gently: "I understand everything you say, and your husband and I are superhuman, and there are not many things that can make it difficult for me." ”
"Another cow. He Wanyi smiled: "Besides, I don't like Superman, what looks good in underwear." ”
"If others don't look good, it doesn't mean that I don't look good, do you want me to wear it for you. ”
"Phew, who's going to see you......"
The next day, the couple got up early, ready to go to the antique market first and then meet Chen Zhongfeng.
After breakfast, I went to the antique market, which was the same as the first time I came, but because it was a Saturday, there were a lot more people than the previous two visits, and some of the vendors had already sold their things and were ready to go home.
The two of them walked around the antique market for a while, although they had some gains, but they were only a few small pieces, and they were not even missing for Meng Zitao.
After walking for a while, the two of them came to the door of an antique shop specializing in calligraphy and paintings, Meng Zitao looked inside, and saw that the calligraphy and paintings displayed in this store looked a little tasteful, but he could see at a glance that these calligraphy and paintings should be imitated, but the level of imitation was okay.
Originally, Meng Zitao was not interested in this kind of shop, but he accidentally found that there was a senior in the store, but he was one of the judges who participated in the calligraphy conference in the capital, Ma Ruibo Ma Lao, who was also very skilled in cursive.
However, although Ma Ruibo's calligraphy is very level, but because of old age and decay, his eyes are not very good, if he does not wear glasses, he can only be vague ten meters away, Meng Zitao is really worried that he is not good at his eyes, and he is on the road of this shop.
Meng Zitao whispered a few words to He Wanyi, and then the two walked into the store.
The shopkeeper said: "Ma Lao, you can count it, if you don't come again, I can only give this Mr. Shiraishi's "Urgent Chapter" to others." ”
Ma Ruibo was stunned when he heard this: "Ah, who else wants this calligraphy and painting?"
The shopkeeper said: "It was Mr. Zhu who took a fancy to him, and I heard that you always wanted it, but he didn't force it, but he offered 800,000 yuan." The shopkeeper said: "It was Mr. Zhu who took a fancy to him, and he heard that you always wanted it, so he didn't force it, but he offered 800,000 yuan." The shopkeeper said: "It was Mr. Zhu who took a fancy to him, and he heard that you always wanted it, so he didn't force it, but he offered 800,000 yuan." ”