"Unmasking the Painting?"

At the same time, Mr. Li was a little confused about what this term meant.

At this time, Pi Qiushi explained carefully: "Mr. Li should know that most of the ancient calligraphy and paintings, especially those after the Ming Dynasty, used rice paper as the writing material. However, rice paper is made in layers, an ordinary piece of rice paper can be split into two or three layers, and a good and thick rice paper can even be split into dozens of layers. ”

Because of this unique function, all ancient calligraphy and paintings made of rice paper will be split up as soon as they reach the hands of unscrupulous merchants. In this way, one piece becomes two. The kind-hearted ones are just split in two. Those who are not kind can simply reveal as many layers as they can. ”

"After uncovering, even if it is a thin layer, it can also be thickened with other rice paper supports, even if the color is not as good as the original, as long as the master is asked to make up for it on the original painting, and then use the old method to make it old, it will naturally become a genuine work."

Speaking of this, Pi Qiu was very indignant: "Dishonest framers often use this method to steal other people's paintings and calligraphy, which makes many collectors deeply hateful. ”

"In other words, this Tang Yin Crow Formation was revealed into two?" Mr. Li exclaimed.

"That's right." Wang Guan said with a smile: "Moreover, judging from all aspects, the original painting was only revealed into two parts, one for two. Otherwise, if you peel a very thin painting, there will be cracks and wrinkles. ”

Indeed, the greatest harm of unmasking is that the painting is not original. It's very vulnerable. Once it is damp or has been exposed to it for a long time, it is easy to deform, rot, and even fall off on the mounting......"

Pi Qiushi sighed lightly: "It is for these reasons that very few unveiled paintings have been handed down to this day. Even if there were, it would probably be considered a fake. Either it is not taken seriously, or it is shelved, and few people will know that it is a painting. Not to mention being able to be so lucky to put together the paintings that were revealed. ”

"This is purely a coincidence."

Knowing that Pi Qiu is talking about himself. Wang Guan smiled and said: "If I hadn't seen two identical paintings, I wouldn't have thought that this was a painting." ”

"Brother. You are humble. ”

Pi Qiushi shook his head and said: "When the two paintings were placed together just now, I thought that one was true and one was false, or that both were imitations, and I didn't think about revealing the paintings at all." It can be seen that you are much smarter than me. ”

"That's because a few months ago, I met a framing master in Shudu." Wang Guan smiled: "I have seen the process of unveiling the painting by him, so I am very impressed. Comparing the details of the two paintings, this inference is made. Attention, you two, this is just my assumption. As for whether it is true, further analysis and research are needed. ”

"Research. Do your research well. At the right time, Mr. Li nodded seriously, and suddenly said: "Mr. Pi, I don't know if this painting of yours can be cut off." so that they can be reunited. ”

If it were any other painting, Mr. Li would certainly not easily believe Wang Guan's inference, but he had been collecting this Tang Yin crow array for several years, invited many experts to see it, and sent it for the most authoritative inspection.

It can be said that Mr. Li understands this painting. Already more than any one of them. Therefore, when he saw Pi Qiu's other painting, he knew that this painting, like his own painting, was definitely not a fake.

Then, after hearing Wang Guan's assertion, Mr. Li subconsciously knew that this was the truth of the matter. Both paintings are genuine, but they have been artificially uncovered.

Thinking of this, Mr. Li could no longer hold back his eagerness and wanted to buy Pi Qiushi's paintings.

"This ......"

At the same time, Pi Qiushi hesitated and looked up at Wang Guan, intending to ask for his opinion.

In this regard, Wang Guan did not express any opinion, but just smiled and said: "Mr. Li, the collection in your study is rich, don't you mind letting me observe and appreciate it?" ”

Obviously, Wang Guan intends to stay out of the matter. It's best if they get along, and it doesn't matter to him if they can't. Anyway, he was already satisfied with being able to appreciate Tang Bohu's authentic works and see the physical evidence of the paintings.

Mr. Li naturally did not object to Wang Guan's request, and thanked him for leaving, so that he could focus on discussing the merger of the two paintings with Pi Qiushi. Of course, the so-called merger must have been acquired by Mr. Li, not acquired.

In fact, Wang Guan also knows that Mr. Li's success rate is very high. After all, Pi Qiushi is essentially an antique dealer, and the purpose of asking for paintings from monks in the middle of the mountains is also to resell them at a high price. Now there is such an opportunity to make a lot of money, presumably Pi Qiushi will not miss it. If you can't talk about it, then it must be a matter of price.

To put it mildly, money has little meaning to Wang Guan now, and his constant exploration and discovery of antique treasures is where his fun lies. Therefore, Wang Guan was not interested in listening to the bargaining between the two, but browsed the displays in Mr. Li's study with a bit of curiosity.

The reason why it is said to be a hunt is because among these exhibits, there are several animal specimens. For example, deer heads, lion heads, leopard heads, and so on. Fortunately, there is no panda head, otherwise Wang Guan would despise Mr. Li.

However, Wang Guan also felt that it seemed to be a very cruel thing to make specimens from animals, so he didn't look too much, so he turned around and walked to the other side to look at other things.

I have to say that Mr. Li's study displays are really diverse, in addition to those specimens, there are also potted plants, strange stones, porcelain ornaments taller than people and other items.

These things are real and fake, at least Wang Guan can be sure that the pair of huge porcelain vases placed on both sides of the corner, higher than himself, are definitely modern handicrafts.

After going deeper, Wang Guan also found a shelf on the innermost floor of the study, on which seven or eight walking sticks were placed. Scepter, to be exact. However, these scepters are somewhat damaged, and the ornate decorations on the scepters, as well as the color of the gold and silver, have become dull, and even show mottled marks of falling off.

The only scepter that appears to have been preserved is a wooden staff.

At this time, Wang Guan was a little curious, and picked up the wooden stick casually, only to feel that the wooden stick was slightly heavy in his hand, and the texture was very hard, and he didn't know what kind of wood it was. The wooden staff looks smooth, but when you actually touch it with your hands, it feels a little rough, and it is clear that it has not been used for a long time.

In addition, the shape of the wooden staff is very simple, the head is spherical, and the carving is simple ornamentation. What kind of ornament is it, Wang Guan can't say, it feels very similar to the flowers and leaves of some plants.

"Brother, you've found something good."

Just as Wang Guan was studying the wooden staff, Pi Qiushi and Mr. Li walked over with smiles on their faces, and when they saw their expressions, they knew that they must have reached a consensus and completed a transaction that was satisfactory to both parties.

"Mr. Li's treasures here are dazzling." Wang Guan said with a smile, it was not a contrary to his will.

"It's just a casual collection, and there are a lot of things in it."

It seems that Mr. Li is also an understanding person, and after smiling, he pointed to the wooden staff in Wang Guan's hand and said: "This thing is the scepter of the Malay people, which was given by a friend when I was traveling in Java." It is said that it was handed down from the Majapahit Kingdom five or six hundred years ago, and I don't know if it's true or not. ”

"Whether it's true or not, it's also a friend's heart." Wang Guan smiled and raised the wooden staff, a little majestic.

"That's right."

Seeing this, Mr. Li's heart moved, and he immediately smiled: "If you like it, little brother, then I'll give it to you." ”

"How can this work?"

Wang Guan hurriedly shook his head and put the wooden staff back in its place.

"Why not." Mr. Li said sincerely: "If it weren't for the little brother, I'm afraid I would still have to worry about the matter of the Crow Formation Diagram. You've done me a great favor, and you have to give me a chance to thank you. ”

"Yes."

Pi Qiu nodded in agreement next to him and said, "If it weren't for your discernment, brother, we would still be in the dark." ”

Mr. Li also smiled and said: "Of course, if the little brother doesn't like the wooden stick, I have other things here, what do you think is pleasing to your heart, just take it away." ”

Wang Guan is still young, how can he be two middle-aged opponents with rich experience, under their persuasion, Wang Guan accepted the wooden cane in a bit of a daze, and then accepted a check from Mr. Li, and finally left the villa in a daze.

As for whether Wang Guan is really confused or pretending to be confused, it is estimated that only he knows it. On the way back, Wang Guan smiled and said, "Brother Pi, you smile so happily, you don't make any less money." ”

"It's enough to eat for a few years." Pi Qiushi didn't deny it, and said with a smile: "Brother, I wanted to give you a red envelope, but thinking about your friendship with me, it's a bit vulgar." When you go back, you must go to Jinmen and pick up something in my store. ”

"Then you have to be careful, I will definitely pick up a big leak in your store." Wang Guan joked.

"I'm still a little scared to hear you say that...... Pi Qiushi looked worried, touched his stomach and smiled: "It seems that after I go back, I have to re-screen the things in the store." ”

"So stingy, no wonder Brother Pi is getting bigger and bigger." Wang Guan quipped: "This is called reverse growth ......"

Talking and laughing, the two returned to the hotel.

At this moment, Wang Guan received a call from Yu Feibai. The two chatted for a while, knowing that Wang Guan's matter had been resolved, Yu Feibai immediately asked him to fly to Kuala Lumpur.

Wang Guan asked with concern: "Your business has not been done?" ”

"No, it's going to take a few more days." Yu Feibai said sullenly: "Okay, let's continue to talk, you come over, and I will ask someone from the Chen family to pick you up when the time comes." ”

"Okay, I'll buy a ticket in a minute." Wang Guan nodded and ended the communication.

Immediately, Wang Guan turned around and smiled embarrassedly: "Brother Pi, it seems that I can't accompany you to visit." ”

"It's okay, anyway, if I stay another day, I should go back." Pi Qiushi waved his hand, enthusiastically helped Wang Guan pack his luggage, and then sent him to the airport to buy tickets, waved goodbye to each other, and made an appointment to meet again another day...... (To be continued)

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