Chapter 46: Color, Color!
"Because ......"
Qi Xiang settled down and talked eloquently: "Because at the beginning, I thought that this painting might be unveiled, so I have been hesitant. But the attitudes of several old men made me think of another possibility. ”
An old man's sparse brows moved slightly, and he asked, "What possibility?" ”
"Is there any other possibility?" The others muttered quietly, all inexplicable and confused.
"Don't make a noise, listen to what he has to say."
Warned by some, others shut up and listened in silence.
"I suddenly remembered that Ren Bonian is a professional painter." Qi Xiang said slowly: "But all professional painters must have one thing in common. ”
"What do they have in common?" Sun Lao asked with interest, but his eyes became brighter and brighter.
"The ......price is clearly marked," Qi Xiang said with a smile: "Professional painters are never ashamed to talk about money, after all, they make a living by selling paintings, and every piece of money and how much it is worth will be clearly marked." ”
This point is particularly prominent in Zheng Banqiao, Qi Baishi and others. The cost of running in their own handwriting is still talked about today. ”
Qi Xiang gave examples: "There is no doubt that Ren Bonian is the same. How much is his painting, how much is the fan surface, there must be a standard market situation, and he refuses to bargain. ”
"Well, that's true, and that's right." Sun Lao asked again: "However, is there any connection between this market situation and the authenticity of this painting?" ”
The others nodded unconsciously, feeling that Qi Xiang's words were cloudy and misty, and they couldn't understand them.
"Of course there is a connection." Qi Xiang said confidently: "As the saying goes, you get what you pay for." Ren Bonian is a great painter, and his paintings are worth this money, and everyone recognizes it. ”
"However, as I just said, in his later years, he suffered from lung disease and rarely picked up a pen to paint, and his daughter usually wrote it for him."
Qi Xiang's eyes were shining, full of wisdom: "In this case, if someone finds out that the painting he bought at a great price is not Ren Bonian's handwriting, you say...... What will happen? ”
"This ......"
A group of people looked at each other, some thoughtful, others confused.
After a while, someone whispered, "Will you turn your face?" ”
"Or else...... Return? ”
"Let him draw another ......"
The gossip of everyone is getting closer and closer to the truth.
At this time, Qi Xiang chuckled lightly and said leisurely: "If it were me, it would be inevitable to turn my face and return the goods." But smart people who really want to paint may use more ingenious methods to recover their losses. ”
"For example......
Qi Xiang paused for a moment and said with a smile: "For example, take the ghostwriter's work and a blank picture scroll that has been framed, go directly to Ren Bonian's house to ask the teacher, and then watch him start writing with his own eyes, and then draw an identical picture of a lady." ”
"Wouldn't it be more profitable to return home with two paintings in the end?"
Qi Xiang expounded this hypothesis word by word, but the group of people were dumbfounded and completely stunned.
"yes, I didn't think of that."
Suddenly, someone clapped his hands and blamed himself and repented: "Why didn't I think of this stubble, you must know that professional painters are very busy, and some historical materials have recorded that some people deliberately came to the door with a blank scroll that had been framed in order to ask for paintings." ”
"In this way, those painters couldn't bear the emotion, so they had to splash ink on the spot to paint, which is a good way to cut the queue."
Under the man's reminder, the others also woke up and reacted immediately.
The vagueness of the brush and ink is not necessarily the result of unveiling the painting, but it is also likely that the painting heart has been framed in advance, forming layers and layers, and then painting on the blank scroll. In this case, it is naturally difficult for the ink to penetrate inside.
Thinking about it carefully, Qi Xiang's judgment is not unreasonable, and it can be explained.
Some people figured it out, and some people felt a headache, so they simply turned around and asked, "A few old men, is this little brother right, is this a real work?" ”
In an instant, under the attention of everyone, several old people laughed at the same time, laughing very happily.
"He's right."
Sun Lao didn't sell it, and said bluntly: "That's right, according to our research, we also unanimously agree that this painting is genuine." And the reason is the same as his analysis, I think that this painting should have been framed before painting on it. ”
"Ahhh......h
In an instant, there seemed to be an uproar in the crowd, and there was an uproar. Some people are excited, some people are depressed, noisy and unrestful.
When the huge boss heard this, his face suddenly collapsed, and his face twitched, and he felt a little painful.
Sometimes, I am really afraid of something, and I am afraid of something.
At this moment, someone laughed and said: "What about the huge shopkeeper, this little brother has picked out all ten fakes, should you fulfill your promise and take out the color head?" ”
"That's right, Caitou, Caitou!"
Watching the excitement is not afraid of big things, a group of people immediately coaxed and laughed.
“…… Alright, alright. ”
The huge boss quickly adjusted his mentality and tried his best to maintain an indifferent appearance: "I count when I speak, since he has done it, then the painting on the second floor, he can take one of them, and he doesn't have to be polite to me." ”
Hearing this, many people glanced at Qi Xiang with envy and sighed with all kinds of emotion.
"Tsk, make a lot of money."
"I don't know which painting to choose......"
"Nonsense, of course it's the most valuable."
The crowd whispered and talked a lot. In their opinion, this is a straightforward thing, and there is no need for any hesitation at all.
At the same time, someone sneered: "Hehe, who doesn't know to take the most valuable painting." The question is, what are the most valuable works on the second floor? ”
"This ......" someone opened his mouth to speak, but suddenly got stuck and couldn't speak.
That's right~
It is difficult to have a precise standard to know the value, or price, of a painting and calligraphy work. The so-called market conditions and prices are also constantly changing and fluctuating.
Last year, it was that price, but this year it may not be this price. It is possible to appreciate or depreciate.
This kind of market change is the most incomprehensible.
Of course, what is more inscrutable than the market situation is the temperament of collectors.
Some collectors like the works of a certain painter very much, and when they encounter the works of this painter, they often pay a lot of money to buy them regardless of the market conditions.
But for what you don't like, you just disdain it and don't bother to make an offer.
This contrast, uncertainty, is also a variable.
There are so many works on the second floor, and dozens of famous works are gathered together. Everyone has their own aesthetic tastes, and it is definitely difficult to unify opinions when there are many people.
He said that this painting was the most valuable, and some people immediately scoffed at him, thinking that he had no vision, and then it caused a fierce controversy and rebuttal. As you come and go, the spacious living room immediately becomes more lively than the vegetable market.
An old man frowned slightly, a little disliked the noisy environment, and immediately said, "Everyone, don't be impatient......
The respected master came forward, and a group of people naturally calmed down and listened respectfully to the teachings.
"It's not fun for you to be arguing." The old man was very direct, waved his hand and said, "Let's listen to what the main master thinks." ”
A group of people came to their senses and immediately felt a little embarrassed. Also, Qi Xiang hasn't even opened his mouth yet, what are they shouting nonsense. It's true that the emperor is not in a hurry, but the eunuch is in a hurry......
But soon, someone couldn't help but strongly recommend: "Little brother, you might as well think about it, that picture of Zheng Banqiao's pine and bamboo is really good, it is Zheng Banqiao's masterpiece, and it is valuable!" ”
"Don't listen to him...... Listen to me...... Tang Bohu's paintings are valuable! ”
"Tang Bohu's paintings are also of different grades...... It doesn't have to be an ancient painting, it must be valuable. The price of works by modern and modern masters has always been high in the market, such as Li Keran......"
"Guan Shanyue's alpine red plum, red classic, with a meaning ......"
A group of people are old-fashioned and enthusiastic, and everyone has their own aesthetic tendency, and each piece of work is like the goods in their store, which is very active and hard-working.
When the huge boss heard this, the corners of his eyes kept beating, and his face was very ugly.
Because the works recommended by these people can also be called treasures among the paintings on the second floor. Almost every piece was bought back by him at a great price.
"None of them are good things, thieves have sharp eyes...... "The huge boss scolded in his heart, but he was helpless.
"Thank you, thank you......"
For everyone's kindness, Qi Xiang nodded with a smile, showing his appreciation. Then he turned around, walked to the side of the huge boss, and said with a smile: "Mr. Pang, how about taking a step to speak?" ”
"Huh?" The huge boss was stunned, and naturally had some doubts. But he thought about it and didn't refuse.
At that moment, the two avoided everyone's onlookers and came to the corner briskly.
"What would you like to talk to me about?" The huge boss asked, wary in his heart.
Qi Xiang smiled and said in a low voice: "Mr. Pang, what are you talking about...... Can it be cashed out? ”
"Huh?" The huge boss was stunned, he did everything, but he didn't expect that Qi Xiang would actually ask this.
"I've been a little tight lately, and I need a cash ......" Qi Xiang was also a little shy: "Anyway, I took the lottery, and it is estimated that it will be changed for money." Since that's the case, it's not too much to do, it's better to cash it out directly, don't you say? ”
The huge boss's eyes flickered, and his eyes flashed: "Which painting do you like?" ”
"Actually, I think Guan Shanyue's alpine red plum is really very ......" Qi Xiang said with a smile: "After all, Guan Shanyue is an outstanding representative of the Lingnan School of painting, and the alpine red plum is the subject he is good at, and the market price should not be low." ”
When the huge boss heard this, his heart suddenly shrank.
At this moment, I heard Qi Xiang continue: "But then I thought again, in fact, Zheng Banqiao's pine and bamboo picture seems to be good. If I had to cash in, I'd definitely choose this one, what do you think? ”
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