Unmounting refers to one of the processes in which a calligraphy or painting that has been framed needs to be reframed due to its age, which is to remove the heart of the painting from the old mounting, and then re-mount it.

In the case of a picture-in-picture, it is even more difficult to uncover, and he needs to be more careful and cautious to ensure that the outer layer of the painting cannot be damaged. Its technique is complex, and the average framing master cannot do it without professional training, and a little carelessness may cause irreparable losses.

Yang Fan also knows that rice paper can be split into several layers. A skilled unwrapping worker can perfectly peel off several layers of rice paper. It's also a type of unmasking, and it requires a lot of skill.

Since the Ming Dynasty, calligraphy and painting are mostly made of rice paper. Because rice paper has a longer life than silk silk, and it has this unique property. Once the ancient paintings and calligraphy made of rice paper reached the hands of the merchants, they would split the original into the number of possible layers, and then use rice paper to frame each layer of the split.

In this way, one work becomes two or more pieces. It's just that the layers after splitting, even the top layer, are not as colorful as the original, and the counterfeiter needs to paint them separately according to the original, and then use the old method to make them old, making it difficult to distinguish the real from the fake.

Dishonest framers often use this method to steal other people's paintings and calligraphy, so be extra careful when sending famous paintings and calligraphy to craftsmen for installation.

Although Chen Lao is a little old, his hands and feet are neat, especially the work of unmasking, he is not flustered, very calm, and every step is easy and natural.

Soon, a corner of the calligraphy and painting was revealed, and everyone could see a small part of the picture inside.

Those were some flowers, which seemed to be quite similar to those painted by Gao Jianfu, and they were also begonia flowers.

"The two paintings can't be the same, right?" asked Ho Tan.

"Maybe, it's just that the style of painting is different, and the one inside is obviously more sophisticated and clever. Look at this flower, people are doing it in one go, without pause. Hu Wei commented.

The other old man nodded, although this guy's behavior was quite vulgar, but his ability to identify was recognized. In some ways, even more than the old guys they were present.

Yang Fan saw that Chen Lao stopped to rest for a while, and hurriedly poured a cup of tea and saluted.

Elder Chen nodded, appreciating this young man's attitude towards the world. It's rare to see a young man like this with good conduct and excellent skills.

"Xiao Fan, are you interested in learning framing, unmasking, etc.," Chen Lao asked with a smile.

"Probably not much time. Yang Fan had no choice but to refuse.

Old Chen felt a slight pity in his heart, he could see that this young man was very serious. This attitude is very important for the work of dealing with ancient paintings, such as framing and unmounting. Therefore, Yang Fan is a good material.

However, he also knew that Yang Fan would definitely have to learn a lot of things now with Jia Lao, and he might not be able to take care of it in terms of time, so he was relieved.

After a break, Chen Lao continued to work when the picture was halfway revealed. Everyone can be sure that the two paintings are the same, and it should be Gao Jianfu's masterpiece, and when he was overjoyed, he copied one and then covered it.

"If you look at it from here, you can see who did it. He Tan said.

He knows that the general payment is in the lower right corner.

"I can guess a little bit now. Liang Mingjian said.

At the scene, Qi Lao and the others looked slightly excited, obviously guessing.

"If you guess correctly, it should be Tang Yin's real handiwork. This painting has appeared several times in allusions, especially in Dream of Red Mansions. Everyone wonders if Cao Xueqin has seen this painting, but the details are unknown, because no one has seen it in modern times. Tang Yin's "Begonia Spring Sleeping Picture" has become a mystery of ancient paintings. Qi Lao analyzed.

It is worth mentioning that Cao Xueqin's grandfather, Cao Yin, has a picture of a beauty painted by Tang Bohu at home. This is recorded, and some people once suspected that the picture of the beauty was the picture of the begonia sleeping in spring.

Cao Xueqin saw that picture, so in his novels, he mentioned this painting many times.

"No, we'll find out when it's completely revealed. Chen Lao continued to work.

The next work is easier, like a piece of bamboo, as long as it is broken a little, it can be like a bamboo.

When it was completely revealed, as everyone expected, it was indeed Tang Yin's "Begonia Spring Sleep Picture", on the right side of the picture, there was a poem: faded east wind full of makeup, poor butterfly powder and bee madness. From now on, who can say that a piece of spring heart pays begonias.

The general meaning Yang Fan understands, that is, to express that the image of spring has passed, and now it is full of summer scenery, with cute butterflies and bees constantly picking pollen in front of the flowers. The beauty seems to have something in her heart, but there is no object to confide in, only to give her own thoughts to a beautiful sea flower.

In the picture, an ancient beauty jumps on the paper, it is the four ancient beauties Yang Guifei.

"Begonia Beauty" is a painting painted by Tang Bohu, a genius of the Ming Dynasty, based on the allusion of Yang Guifei's "Begonia Spring Sleep". This point, except for He Tan, everyone present knows it.

"Wonderful! Qi Lao and the others cheered.

Those who appreciate the painting, whether they have the cells of appreciation or not, can feel that the beauty in the picture sinks into infinite thoughts, and there is a feeling of distress for the beauty and wants to share their worries.

"Full of charm, this is the highest level of painting!" Chen Lao also said happily.

It is also an honor for such a masterpiece to see the light of day in his hands.

Obviously he didn't frown, but he could feel all kinds of worries in his eyes, which was He Tan's feeling about this painting.

This is a bit like Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "Mona Lisa", in which the characters sit elegantly, smile subtly, and the background is deep and vast, vividly exerting the painter's peculiar smoke-like "unbounded gradient coloring" brushwork.

The painter strives to achieve a clever combination of the rich inner feelings and beautiful appearance of the figures, and also pays special attention to mastering the dialectical relationship between precision and subtlety in the key parts of the portrait face, such as the corners of the eyes and lips, so as to achieve the state of charm.

The smile of the Mona Lisa has a mysterious and unpredictable charm through the ages, and its dream-like charming smile has been called "mysterious smile" by many art historians.

And Tang Yin's painting, the beauty in it also achieves this effect, painting all the virtual things like eyes, that is the real masterpiece.

It can be said that this painting is not in any way under the Mona Lisa.

"Xiao Fan, how about transferring this painting to me?" Qi Lao immediately spoke.

The other old men were anxious, and He Tan hurriedly said: "Brother, put it for auction in our auction house! Everyone, if you want this painting, come and cheer it up when the time comes!"

Hundreds of years of lost masterpieces, he can promise, will cause a sensation. When the time comes, the whole Chinese antique painting lovers will be attracted to it, and it will definitely set a new record for the auction of ancient paintings.

"! Damn! I saw this picture too. Hu Wei regretted it and scolded his mother twice.