Chapter 303 Negotiations worth 1 billion

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"This is an invitation letter for the 'Summer Charity Auction' that Poly is preparing to hold in Beijing, the time is August 2nd, if Mr. Wang has time, you are welcome to participate!"

After taking a brief look, Wang Zheng said with a smile: "Mr. Lou has sent the invitation, so naturally I will not refuse." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info is just such a trivial matter, so why bother Lou always to run a trip in person? A phone call, a fax is not enough. ”

"Hehe, now Mr. Wang is a platinum customer of our Poly Auction House, and his status is noble, so I should go there in person......!

"Lou always has something to say, you might as well say it directly!"

"Since Mr. Wang is so straightforward, then I will say it directly...... I wonder if Mr. Wang is interested in Mr. Shiraishi's "Twelve Screens of Landscape?"

Wang Zheng's eyes flashed, and he said secretly, "Mr. Baishi's peak work in landscape painting, of course I am interested." But wasn't this painting sold by your bank in the spring auction just past?"

"Mr. Wang is only afraid that he has misunderstood. Today, this masterpiece of Mr. Qi Baishi's landscape is still in our Poly vault. ”

"Oh?"

Facing Wang Zheng, who looked surprised, Lou Nannan hurriedly explained: "Originally, this painting was supposed to be the finale of this year's Poly Spring Auction, but there were some changes in the middle, so the auction was finally withdrawn!"

"Change?" Wang Zheng smiled secretly in his heart.

The so-called change is just an excuse, and the auction market in China is now going downhill after explosive growth in previous years. Qi Baishi's "Twelve Screens of Landscape" is certainly a top work of art sought after by everyone, and in a few decades, it will also be a national treasure. But the billion-dollar estimate still exceeds the mental price of almost all art investors in the country. Therefore, no one wants to pay such a large sum of money for it.

Therefore, after Poly Auction House evaluated and used this painting to earn enough eyeballs for Poly's quasi-auction, it was natural to withdraw the painting from the auction. If there are no accidents, the painting will lie quietly in the Poly auction house, or in the vault of its original owner, waiting for an unknown fate. But Wang Zheng's unexpected appearance brought about a change.

In May and June, the name Wang Zheng was born like a comet in the world's auction industry, and nearly 5 billion art investment ranked first among all art investors in the world. In particular, the $180 million auction of Picasso's "Woman in Algiers" became the most beautiful scenery in the 2015 global spring auctions.

This transaction, which set the highest price for a single artwork, has been in turmoil to this day, and it is natural that it has brought more ideas to the helm of Poly Auction House.

Qi Baishi's "Twelve Screens of Landscapes" is estimated at 1 billion yuan, which is the highest in the history of domestic art auctions, but it is still more than 200 million Chinese coins short of the sky-high price of 180 million US dollars for Picasso's "Woman in Algiers". Since Wang Zheng was willing to spend $180 million to buy Picasso's oil paintings, he would naturally be willing to bid heavily on Qi Baishi's landscape paintings. The most rare thing is that Wang Zheng is still a Chinese who likes to invest in art, and naturally has a greater possibility than foreigners to give a high price for Qi Baishi's landscape paintings.

Thinking of this possibility, the shrewd businessmen in Poly Auction House naturally became active. Once this transaction is concluded, not to mention the reputation it brings to the auction house, it is the commission, and it will inevitably be a huge income of tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions. No one can refuse this kind of fame and fortune business, and neither will Poly Auction House.

Wang Zheng did not ask Lou Nannan what the so-called changes were, in contrast, he was still more concerned about the painting itself. After all, it's a top-notch collection-level work of art.

"I am naturally interested in Mr. Shiraishi's paintings, especially such fine art. But ......!" Wang Zheng shook his head lightly with pity on his face.

"Mr. Wang has any questions, but it doesn't hurt to say it. Lou Nannan's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said.

Although he was only a representative sent by the company to test Wang Zheng's tone, once this auction was completed, he would naturally benefit from it. Therefore, Lou Nannan is also very concerned.

"Actually, it's not a doubt. It's just that the funds I accumulated some time ago were almost spent in the spring auctions of major auction houses in June. Mr. Shiraishi's "Landscape Twelve Screens" is too expensive, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to spare the funds to buy it in a short time!"

"That's it!" Lou Nannan frowned, and after a little thought, "If you give Mr. Wang a month, I don't know how much money Mr. Wang can raise?"

"One month?" Wang Zheng's eyes flashed, and after thinking about it, he shook his head, "A month is too short, and it is impossible for me to withdraw all the company's reserve funds." ”

After a pause, he looked at Lou Nannan, who was frowning, "If your auction house can give me a grace period of half a year, I promise to buy this painting." ”

"Half a year?" Lou Nannan shook his head with a wry smile, "Half a year is too long!"

"Oh, the seller has set the trading time?" Wang Zheng frowned.

"Yes, the seller gave us three months, and if we can't sell the deal within three months, then the painting will have to be returned to the other party! Nearly two months have passed since the auction contract was signed, so ......!"

Looking at Lou Nannan, who shook his head, Wang Zheng also felt quite troubled in his heart. After spending at the auction some time ago, he doesn't have much money in his hands now. Although Baiweiju and Taoyuan Ji are making money every day, and the sales of monkey wine are also lucrative, there are also many places to spend money.

In a month's time, one or two hundred million is enough, and one billion Wang Zheng can't take it out at all.

"I wonder who the seller of Mr. Shiraishi's posthumous work is?"

"This?...... Sorry, Mr. Wang. We have an agreement with the seller and cannot disclose the identity of the other party. ”

"In that case, then I don't force it. Wang Zheng nodded, and then smiled, "Mr. Lou drinks tea, otherwise it will be cold and he will live up to this top Longjing before the rain." ”

Lou Nannan, who was not sure what Wang Zheng was thinking, had the heart to drink tea at the moment, and after dealing with it casually, "Mr. Wang, if you can't get too much money at once, we can help you discuss with the seller and pay in installments!"

"Installments?"

"Yes!"

Lou Nannan nodded.

Although there are many wealthy people in China, and there are hundreds of people with a net worth of more than 10 billion Chinese coins, there are few who are willing to invest nearly 1 billion Chinese coins in a painting. After contacting many wealthy people who are interested in art investment, but failing one after another. Poly Auction House made this deal and came up with the trick of installment payment.

Of course, Poly was also forced to have no choice, and Wang Zheng was their last hope to make this deal. If Wang Zheng refuses again, it is estimated that the painting can really only be returned to the seller. Miss out on this opportunity for fame and fortune.

"I don't know what kind of installment payment method it is?" Wang Zheng said with interest.

"The transaction price is 1.2 billion Chinese dollars, the commission is 15%, the down payment is 30%, and the balance is paid within half a year. After the final payment is paid, the painting will be handed over to Mr. Wang. ”

Lou Nannan's words were sonorous and fluent, and it was obvious that before he came, the pre-requisites for the negotiation had already been discussed within the Poly Auction House.

Facing the staring Lou Nannan, Wang Zheng smiled indifferently, "There is no problem with a down payment of 30%, and I will be able to pay off the final payment in half a year." However, the transaction price of 1.2 billion is too high, and the 15% commission is also unacceptable to me. ”

He is not a fool, how could he be willing to pay such a high price when it is obvious that few people are willing to take over Qi Baishi's "Twelve Screens of Landscapes"?

Lou Nannan also knew that Wang Zheng couldn't accept this price, but doing business was originally a bargaining thing. Set the conditions high at the beginning, and then there is room for bargaining.

"What kind of price is Mr. Wang willing to offer?"

"Mr. Shiraishi's landscape paintings have always been a sought-after item in the auction market, so I won't let you suffer. After thinking about it slightly, "500 million, 3.5% commission, 30% down payment, and the final payment will be paid in three months!"

"Mr. Wang, this time we are trading Mr. Shiraishi's "Twelve Screens of Landscapes"!" Lou Nannan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

expected Wang Zheng to bargain, but he never thought that he would cut so hard. Everyone else is blocking and slashing, but he is slashing and slashing.

"If it weren't for Mr. Shiraishi's "Landscape Twelve Screens", I wouldn't have paid such a high price...... Mr. Lou, although Mr. Shiraishi's fine paintings are rare, but now it is not three years ago. What is the market in today's auction market, I believe you know better than me. ”

Lou Nannan nodded, "Mr. Wang, although the auction industry is sluggish now, but Mr. Baishi's fine products are numerous, if you miss this time, the chance of you wanting to buy this set of "Landscape Twelve Screens" in the future is very small! ”

"Because of this, we both have to show some sincerity to each other!" Wang Zheng smiled.

"Of course!" nodded, and after Lou Nannan thought about it for a while, "The transaction price is 1.1 billion Huaxia yuan, the commission is 12%, the down payment is 30%, and the balance payment will be paid within half a year......." ”

"It can't be!"

Wang Zheng interrupted the other party's words without hesitation, "The transaction price is more than 600 million, and the commission is more than 5%, which I can't accept." ”

"The transaction price is less than 1.1 billion and the commission is less than 10%, which is also unacceptable to us. ”

Involving hundreds of millions of huge transactions, not taking a step back is a huge amount of money that ordinary people can't imagine, so the next time has become a battlefield for Wang Zheng and Lou Nannan.

However, it is clear that such a huge deal cannot be finalized in a short period of time. But an afternoon of bickering was not without the slightest fruit. As far as the transaction price is concerned, it has been limited to between 700 million ~ 1 billion by both parties, and the commission has also dropped to less than 10%, and the negotiation space has shrunk by nearly half compared with the beginning, but similarly, the space for both parties to regress is also shrinking. In the beginning, dropping or adding 100 million was acceptable, but now 10 million has become a battlefield for each other. In the back, even if it is a few million, it will have to be fought for. Everyone's money is not blown by the wind, and it is more natural to pay baht.

However, Wang Zheng really has a headache with this kind of 'tooth-catching' business negotiation. Seeing that the time had reached 7 o'clock in the evening, he decisively stopped the dispute with Lou Nannan, "Mr. Lou, I think we won't be able to reach an agreement for a while." Why don't you stop here today, and talk about the rest of the negotiations tomorrow?"

Lou Nannan knew that it would be very difficult to negotiate the contract today, and before he came, he was ready to fight a protracted battle. Therefore, after Wang Zheng finished speaking, he did not refute.

"In that case, then we won't bother Mr. Wang......" After nodding, Lou Nannan stood up.

"Mr. Lou is polite. Wang Zheng looked at the time, "It happens to be the time for dinner, if Mr. Lou doesn't arrange it at night, why don't I invite Mr. Lou to have dinner and do my landlord's courtesy!"

"Mr. Wang said that I was really hungry. ”

"Hehe, Mr. Lou, please!"

"Then I'll be disrespectful!"

Laughing, the two left the villa together and went straight to the nearest 'Baiweiju' branch.

However, when Wang Zheng and Lou Nanfang had just sat down in the private room of the Qujiang branch of Baiweiju, they unexpectedly received a call from Shen Binglai. (To be continued.) )