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Although Lin Yi has not had much contact with Hai Baichuan, he also knows that this is a good person, and he will never sell his reputation for no reason, especially when I heard that he used to be very low-key in charity, but this time he is so high-profile, there must be a reason for him to do so. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Lin Yi guessed well, Hai Baichuan really had some unavoidable hardships to do this, although he pulled out the "nail household" Mike Lee, but Christie's was unwilling to give up, especially when Hai Baichuan wanted to control the new century to stand on his own and get rid of the shackles of Christie's, the contradiction between them intensified again.

Don't look at the "strong support" of Christie's on the surface of this auction, only Hai Baichuan knows what kind of harsh conditions Christie's offered.

First of all, Christie's wanted to get Lin Yi's handscroll of the poem that was auctioned, but unfortunately, the new century would never give it.

Christie's then retreated and demanded that New Century take part of the profits from the auction as a "support fee". To put it mildly, it is similar to the "protection fee" between associations, how could Hai Baichuan agree to such a request. Taking a step back, even if it agrees this time, next time, Christie's will be an undercooked tiger, and it will gradually swallow the whole new century.

Considering this, Hai Baichuan played a trick, with the help of charity, donated 30% of the profits from the auction, and did so for two purposes: first, to tell Christie's, which oppressed him, that the New Century Company did not make much profit, and if he donated a part of it, it would be gone, so there was no --- to pay tribute to you. Second, you have to listen to the sound of money thrown into the water, not to mention that this profit is also a lot, since it is donated, how can it be changed to a good reputation. Although Hai Baichuan himself is not well-known, but now there are many difficulties, and having a good reputation can always be a little more supportive.

It can be said that Hai Baichuan's sudden charity act seems to be a bit of a live play and a temporary intention, but it is a very good trick. At the very least, it's a headache for those Christie's guys.

After Hai Baichuan took the stage to give a speech, according to the agenda of the event, several guests who were invited to the stage also took the stage to make speeches. The big red sedan chair is carried by everyone, this is the rule, and you can't let yourself be in the limelight on one occasion.

After the guests finished speaking, the auction officially began.

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In front of him, the whole hall stopped making noise, and the master of ceremonies in charge of the auction items struck the gong on the stage and said: "Please note that the 2011 Art Auction Calligraphy and Painting Special Session of the New Century is now open---! ”

As soon as the master of ceremonies finished speaking, the auction began.

There are a variety of items in the auction, including antique calligraphy and paintings collected by collectors from all over the world, as well as paintings and calligraphy works by modern and modern masters.

Whenever some high-value precious paintings and calligraphy are auctioned, Professor Zhang Lao, a well-known Hong Kong calligraphy and painting appraisal expert, will briefly introduce the provenance and origin of each work.

Why invite outsiders to do the appraisal?

Quite simply, this is to "avoid suspicion," lest someone bite the noise of the new century and "do tricks" on it.

Lin Yi had never been in contact with such a large-scale auction, and at first he was a little unconcerned, always turning his head to peek at the door behind him, imagining whether the begonias would suddenly appear.

Unfortunately, no.

Gradually, the atmosphere at the auction site began to heat up, and many precious calligraphy and paintings soared to high prices one after another.

For example, an important private collection in Asia, Xu Beihong's Drinking Horses, ink and color on paper, frame, 72.8 x 112 cm (285/8 x 441/8 inches), painted in 1934, estimated to be HK$18 million to HK$22 million, and finally sold for 25 million;

There is also an important private collection, Zhang Daqian's Hanging Spring in the Mountain Temple, ink and color on paper, frame, painted in 1973, estimated at HK$15 million to HK$20 million, and finally sold for HK$23 million;

It can be said that both of these items were sold for millions more than their highest estimates, much to the delight of the sellers, and to the delight of New Century Auctions, because the higher the auction price, the more they will receive the auction price.

Halfway through the auction, there was a small climax. At this time, the auction was an important private collection, Zhang Daqian's "Peaks in the Sea of Clouds".

This lot, ink and color on paper, frame, 1979, estimated at HK$12 million to HK$18 million.

On the auction table, Professor Zhang stood up to explain the provenance of this work: "The Peaks of the Sea of Clouds" is the work of Master Zhang in his later years, at this time he traveled all over the world, moved to Taipei with his family, and after witnessing the countryside of Taipei, he suddenly remembered the mountains and clouds of the mainland. This painting is made of splashed ink, looking from a distance is like looking at the mountains and water in a dream, which is very unreal, but it makes people feel refreshed and happy. In a word, this painting should be a concrete display of Master Zhang's homesick works in his later years. A painting, a dream of clouds, mountains and rivers, a painting, witnessing the vastness of the world! ”

Professor Zhang's words made everyone sigh and sigh, art has no borders, but artists have borders. Thinking that Master Zhang has been adrift overseas for most of his life, on the surface, it seems that the scenery is infinite, and he has been courteous and loved by many countries, but in fact, if he is not Zhang Daqian, if he is not a famous calligrapher and painter, who will care about him?

I can't return home, I can only comfort myself in my dreams, which is the saddest and most regrettable thing for many art masters.

At this time, there are already beautiful women who have lifted the painting of "Peaks in the Sea of Clouds", the beauty of the landscape, the beauty of the clouds and mist, and the beauty of the beauties next to them, reflecting each other and contrasting with each other.

The reserve price of this painting was 3 million Hong Kong dollars, and after a short competition, it quickly rose to 10 million, which shows how attractive Master Zhang's paintings are.

As the quotation continued to rise, the last painting of Master Zhang Daqian's later years, "Peaks of the Sea of Clouds", greatly exceeded the estimate and was sold for 28 million, which was 10 million more than the highest estimate of 18 million.

This is the charm of auctions, and there will always be miracles that you don't expect.

At this time, Lin Yi's mind was attracted by the increasingly fierce live auction, and he didn't pay attention to whether the begonias were coming. The little girl Fang Huaqian didn't know what the hell was doing, she always slipped out for a while, sneaky, and when Lin Yi asked her what she was doing, she just stuck out her tongue and looked naughty. Seeing this, Lin Yi didn't bother to take care of her.

The auction continued, but soon, Lin Yi's mood became different from before, and he began to get nervous, for the simple reason that his collection of "Wang Duo's Poetry Manuscript Handscroll" was about to be auctioned! (To be continued.) )