Chapter 28: The Treasure of the Town Store
In the antique collecting industry, there is such a rule that is not on the surface. Especially in the calligraphy and painting industry, such rules are even more obvious.
That is, the world knows that there is only one authentic handiwork of the ancients, and there are many natural imitations.
Just take these imitations as an example, future generations have masters who can bring out a little bit of everyone's charm, which is already a collection of fine products.
In fact, the imitation in front of me is clearly this kind of painting.
The skills of the artist themselves are already very high, and the time of the finished painting is at least two or three hundred years old.
Therefore, in the eyes of knowledgeable collectors, even if they know that this "Sea and Sky Falling Picture" is an imitation, it is also very valuable in its own right.
These are only seen from the surface of this painting, and as for the inner essence of this painting, under Wu Liang's perspective eyes, there is nothing to hide.
"Hehe, this old man, I can see at a glance the fat man, it turns out that you are also an expert!"
Wu Liang was staring at this painting with great interest, but he didn't want a strange laugh around him.
He followed the sound, but saw a little fat man who was about the same age as himself, but was as fat as a ball of meat, out of nowhere, squinting at a pair of small eyes the size of mung beans, staring at himself with a wicked smile.
"Are you...... Boss?"
Wu Liangding looked at it and saw that he was alone in the house, and guessed that he was the owner of this calligraphy and painting shop.
"Hehe, brother, you have a good eye, you can see at a glance that I am a boss-level character. ”
The fat man smiled, took out a crumpled business card from his arms like a trick, and handed it to Wu Liang: "My name is Yu Deshui, that is, the one who is like a fish in water, what is your name, brother? Do you want to buy this painting?"
Fish in water?
The fat man's name is interesting!
Wu Liang took the business card, put it in his pocket politely, nodded immediately, and asked, "Boss Yu, how much is this painting?"
"Brother, you have a wrong eye, you can see the value of this painting at a glance!
Yu Deshui saw him asking the price, but he pretended to smile mysteriously: "Let me tell you, this painting is the treasure of our store, the authentic work of General Li, and it is worth a fortune!"
Is the treasure of the town store still valuable?
Hearing this fat guy talk in a tricky way, the corners of Wu Liang's mouth couldn't help twitching twice.
Who is this fat guy sacred, he is so good at boasting, just this imitation painting, he actually blew it into the treasure of the town store!
Well, it's just that this is the treasure of the town store, but this fat guy can't help but cherish the treasure.
There is a pile of dust accumulated here, and if no one cares about it after a while, I am afraid that it will be weathered!
"Why, brother, don't you believe it?"
This fat man is obviously a character who can run a train with a mouthful, and seeing that Wu Liang was full of disbelief, he actually had the cheekiness to put his head close to Wu Liang.
Immediately, he gestured with his two hands and said mysteriously: "Brother, I might as well tell you the truth, there have been many connoisseurs who have taken a fancy to my painting before, and I am not willing to sell it with all my heart's content." Brother, I think we are destined, I don't have to say, if you really want it, give it a whole number!"
"Integer?1,000?"
Wu Liang was stunned when he heard this, he knew very well in his heart that although this painting was an imitation, according to its own value, it was worth one thousand absolutely!
"A thousand? I said buddy, you can't buy this painting with even space coins!"
When the fat man heard this, he immediately rolled his eyes at Wu Lianglian: "Let's this is a real work! Do you understand the real work? If the real work is only sold for 1,000, do you dare to believe it?"
"It's a real fart! Fish fat man, you lack morality, and you're fooling people here! When did your broken shop ever appear with real works, saying that you are a pile of garbage, Ben Shao thinks he is exalting you!"
The fat man was talking here when an impassioned cold voice came from outside the door, interrupting him.
As he spoke, he saw a figure outside the door flash in like a spark.
The one who broke in was a handsome young man in a white suit. As soon as he came in, he grabbed the fat man's sleeve: "Don't fool people here, you fat thing, come with me to the auction company, there are some collections recently, you go and help me palm my eyes!"
"Hey, Shaobai, didn't you see that I was doing business? I finally came to this store for business, don't be disturbed by you!"
As soon as he saw this broad young man, the fat man immediately felt that his head was big for a while, and his face immediately turned into a bitter gourd face.
"It's also up to you if the business is yellow, who makes you know all day long that you are cheating!"
Kuo Shaobai glanced at the fat man, turned his eyes to Wu Liang, and said softly: "This friend, don't look at it, there is no real product in this fat store." Did he tell you that this painting is the treasure of the town shop, and the price is 100,000? Don't be fooled, this is just a copy that he doesn't know where to get it!"
"Hey, Shaobai, it's not as bad as you to be a friend......"
The fat man finally caught Wu Liang's big fat sheep, and he was counting on slaughtering one hundred and eighty thousand on Wu Liang today. Now when he heard that Kuo Shao had taken all his bottom in his pocket, he suddenly jumped to his feet and screamed in a hurry.
"Thank you for your kindness!"
Seeing that Kuo Shao's attitude was sincere and did not have the arrogance of an ordinary gentleman, Wu Liang immediately had a good impression of him, but he did not forget to say: "Actually, I know that this is an imitation!"
"You know?"
Hearing Wu Liang say this, Kuo Shao and the fat man were stunned at the same time.
Wouldn't he?
Dare to ...... This fat product has been sold for many years and has been a curio, but this time he actually met a connoisseur?
"Well, although this is a masterpiece, considering that the painting skills of the Linbei are very exquisite, and he has mastered the three-point charm of General Li, plus this painting has been painted for a long time, it still has some collection value. ”
Wu Liang nodded solemnly, then moved his gaze to the fat man, and said in a deep voice: "Boss Yu, this is an imitation painting, naturally it is not worth 100,000." If you really want to sell, I'm willing to buy it for three thousand. ”
Three thousand!
"Okay, brother, rejoice. Deal!"
As soon as he heard Wu Liang's offer, the fat man was immediately overjoyed, and he squinted his eyes and agreed.
He thought that this business would be in vain, but when he suddenly heard that Wu Liang was willing to buy this imitation painting for 3,000 yuan, how could he not like it?
You know, he only paid 200 yuan to receive this painting from some poor country.
From the opening of his shop to the present, this painting has been sitting here to accumulate dust, and it can't even be sold for a thousand yuan. Now that someone has paid 3,000 to buy, how can he not sell it?
"This brother is ......"
Kuo Shao knew that this painting was not worth three thousand at all, but he had already persuaded Wu Liang that since one of the two sides was willing to fight and the other was willing to suffer, he couldn't say anything.
Besides, he and the fat man are also friends, so they can't stop him from making money, so he had no choice but to shake his head gently.
"Fatty, let's go, the auction will start soon!"
Seeing that Wu Liang and the fat man had clear money and goods, Kuo Shao urged the fat man to say.
"Well, this brother, I still have a little trivial, and this is going to close the door, so I won't be far away. ”
The fat man nodded and smiled at Wu Liang, meaning to send off the guests.
"No hurry!"
Who knows, Wu Liang didn't seem to be in a hurry, but spread the imitation painting on the table, and then asked the fat man with a smile: "Boss Yu, please use a basin to get a basin of water, by the way, please provide an unused brush!"
What does this mean?
Hearing Wu Liang's request, the fat man and Kuo Shao couldn't help but look at each other for a while.
What kind of medicine is this guest selling in the gourd, and it is okay to buy a piece of wine at a high price, but now what do you want water and a brush for?
Don't...... Is he going to learn from the old men in the park who write on the ground with a mop dipped in water, and show his calligraphy and painting style?