Chapter 1285 Ancient Roman shipwreck

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The evening is not as good as the daytime, so there are not too many works of art sold at Philip's auction this time, and according to the brochure, the total number of works is only 596. And many of them are auctioned in sets. Although there are not many things, almost every piece (set) is one of the best.

Just like Liu Dong, after spending 42 million euros to auction Van Gogh's oil painting of "The Road to Ariscan", he also spent 5.8 million euros to auction a set of 78 pieces of Louis XIV court tableware, including plates, cups, bowls, and chopsticks.

These tableware are all fired porcelain ordered by the French royal family from Guangzhou*zhou in the Qing Dynasty, combining the exquisite firing skills of Chinese porcelain, and using European gold for edging and inlay processing. After such a treatment, the whole set of porcelain does not lose the quiet and elegant traditional Chinese porcelain at the same time, but also has a touch of European royal luxury, the number of exquisite artworks combined with the two civilizations is not much, and the number of exquisite artworks that can be preserved in a complete set is less, so the price is naturally expensive.

"Ladies and gentlemen, after two hours of intense auctions, we have now come to the end of this auction. And then there's the finale of Philip's auction, a shipwreck from the classical period of Rome!"

The auctioneer's words fell, and a sloop, double-decker sailing ship appeared on the big screens on both sides of the side, which was slightly damaged but not completely corroded by the seawater!

According to the introduction on the auction catalog, this ancient Roman shipwreck around 60 BC is about 15.69 meters in length, 3.78 meters in width, and 4.47 meters in height if the mast is not counted. In addition, many ancient Roman artifacts in the cabin have also been preserved.

When everyone looked at the ancient Roman shipwreck on the big screen and talked about it, the auctioneer introduced again: "The auction of this ancient Roman shipwreck at the same time is the 143 pieces of pottery on board. 67 bronzes, 168 Roman gold coins, 13 marble statues!All these works of art have a reserve price of 25 million euros, with a minimum price of 500,000 euros for each increase, and the bidding is now ......!"

"Is this ancient Roman shipwreck, Mr. Bouig, interested?" asked Liu Dong instead.

"Of course I am!" There is a pause in the 13 marble statues, although most of them are missing, but among the three complete pieces is the work of Phidias, the most famous sculptor of ancient Greece!" paused. After glancing at Liu Dong with a smile, "I think Mr. Liu probably won't let go of this opportunity, right?"

"It's not really a Fidias, it's just a replica of the ancient Roman period!" Liu said.

"Even so, such a complete ancient Roman sculpture can still have a value no less than the top ten sculptures in the world!" said Martin Bouyg.

After smiling, Liu Dong said: "It seems that this time I will inevitably have a fair competition with Mr. Bouig!"

As the other party said, although the "Statue of Hercules" carved on the theme of the greatest hero of Greek mythology, Hercules, is only a sculpture of Phidias copied by ancient Roman sculptors, but this does not prevent this marble sculpture buried under the sea for more than 2,000 years and about two meters high from becoming a world-famous top work of art.

It's like "The Discus Thrower". "Statue of Hercules" also has the artistic strength to become one of the top ten sculptures in the world.

What's more, in addition to the "Statue of Hercules", the remaining 12 marble sculptures, although not as tall and complete as them, are also rare artistic treasures.

I saw it this time, and naturally there was no reason to let it go!

Liu Dong's Yuanming Museum is a rare and precious exhibit in the 'Ancient Greece-Rome Pavilion'!

“…… 88 million euros!"

"88 million euros, Mr. 2 bid 88 million euros, is there anything higher now?"

Martin Buig, who put down the bidding sign, smiled at Liu Dong and said, "What's the matter? Mr. Liu is still not ready to make a move?"

"Hehe, the lady with the No. 1 plate over there is still planning to bid. When Mr. Bouig defeats her, it's not too late for me to bid!" Liu Dong said.

"90 million euros!"

"Lady No. 1 offered 90 million euros. Is there anything higher than that?"

Looking at the auctioneer's eyes as he looked at him, Martin Buig pondered. Unexpectedly, there was no more bidding!

Facing Liu Dong's surprised eyes, Bouig smiled: "Although Ms. Petain is low-key, she is as famous in the French business world as her low-key because of her resolute and tough style like former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. I'm not like I'm fighting this 'Iron Lady' to the end! And my money is not as rich as Mr. Liu's...... So, it's up to you!"

"Lady No. 1 90 million euros for a ......!"

After glancing at the smiling Martin Bouig, Liu Dong raised the bidding plate just as the auctioneer was about to drop the hammer.

"92 million!"

"92 million! 92 million! This Mr. 7 bid 92 million. A new price that has never been seen before, and what could be more than that?"

At the moment, it holds a 27.4% stake in L'Oréal, one of the world's top 500 companies and a leader in the cosmetics industry, and about 3% of the assets of Nestlé in Switzerland. Liliana Pétain, who has a fortune of more than $30 billion, did not go to the auctioneer in the stand, but turned her head to look at where Liu Dong was.

However, to Liu Dong's surprise, this strong woman in the French business world he was familiar with, just looked at him briefly on his face and passed. There is no friendly or annoying look. But Helen, who was sitting beside him, nodded with a smile on his face.

"Helen, do you know Madam Pétain?" Liu Dong said curiously.

"Well, when I was a child, my father used to take me to Aunt Petain's house!" said Helen Wittgenstein after a moment's hesitation.

"No wonder!"

"92 million once, is there a higher price?"

I don't know if it's because of Helen's relationship, in short, in the later auction, Liliana Pétain surprised Liu Dong, and even Martin Bouig unexpectedly did not bid again.

The Roman shipwreck and 388 beautiful works of art on board cost 92 million euros. The price of nearly $117.76 million was auctioned by Liu Dong.

"Mr. Liu, congratulations!"

After holding Martin Bouig's outstretched right hand, Liu Dong said with a smile on his face: "Thank you!"

"We'll talk about it at dinner later, and now I won't disturb Mr. Liu's reception!"

"Visitors?" After noticing Martin Bouig's eyes after being stunned for a moment, Liu Dong, who turned his face to look at him, immediately understood.

"See you later!"

After patting Liu Dong on the right arm, Martin Bouyig nodded to Liliana Petain, who was walking over. He left with his secretary.

"Hello Madam Pétain!"

Because of the relationship between the other party and Helen, Liu Dong's attitude was relatively low. And in terms of age, the other party is almost his grandmother!

Respect for elders and the elderly is also a traditional Chinese virtue.

"Well, Mr. Liu is really as young and talented as rumored!" Liliana Pétain nodded with a calm expression after looking Liu Dong up and down.

"Thank you for the compliment!"

"Helen!"

"Aunt Pétain!" said Helen hurriedly.

At this time, the old lady finally had a smile on her face.

"You have a good eye, Liu is a young man worth entrusting!"

This sentence made the other party's favor in Liu Dong's heart rise sharply by several notches.

"Hmm!" Helen, who blushed a little, but was still more proud, glanced at Liu Dong beside her and nodded vigorously.

"Don't let your father influence you, they're all stubborn old guys!"

After seeing Helen nodding. Liliana Pétain turned to Liu Dong, "You were seen with Martin Bouyeagle just now?"

"Yes, I just reached a few collaborations with him!" Liu Dong said respectfully.

Nodding her head, Liliane Pétain said again: "Your business skills are obvious to all, and I don't want to say anything more. But Martin Bouig is notoriously cunning in the European business world, and he is used to scheming, so be careful when working with him and don't fall for it!"

"I understand!" Liu Dong nodded thoughtfully.

"If you have something you can't solve, come to me! Helen was raised by me. Even for her sake, I'll help you!"

Listening to the old lady's blunt words, Liu Dong was a little tired in his heart.

He's not a man who relies on women!

But people are kind. Liu Dong can't let others not get off the stage.

"Yes!" Liu Dong nodded respectfully.

"Then let's talk! I'll go first!"

After patting Helen's slender hand, the old lady left with her secretary and bodyguard.

"Let's go too!"

Pulling Helen's slender hand, Liu Dong walked outside.

After the auction was completed, the Philip auction house, which made a lot of money, held a grand dinner. Liu Dong, who didn't like this lively atmosphere too much, and didn't know a few people around, just stayed at the banquet for a few minutes. He took Helen back to the villa.

After another day in Paris, Liu Dong flew from Paris to Marseille, the second largest city in southern France.

Led by the entourage of Philip's auction house, Liu Dong saw the ancient Roman shipwreck he had auctioned in a seaside venue.

Because the lack of oxygen and low temperature in the sea for a long time is the reason for the change of the ship's material, the wreck cannot be exposed to the air without careful treatment.

Look at the well-preserved ancient Roman shipwreck in the huge tank in front of you. Liu Dong nodded.

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