Section 12 Auctions(2)
The Lucky Star wreck contains 307 gold coins and 298,120 silver coins, the gold and silver coins are very well preserved, these coins have different origins, ages and characteristics, and the gold and silver coins are stamped with the Spanish royal seal, which is very collectible. ”
After introducing the lots, Ross. Witton began to announce loudly, "The shipwreck of the Lucky Star, including 307 gold coins, 298,120 silver coins, gold artwork, silver cutlery, 4 guns, and ordinary objects of daily life, has a starting price of $220 million, with a maximum price increase of not less than $100,000 each time. ”
Countries, institutions and individuals who want to buy the shipwreck of the Lucky Star and the treasures on it have made a lot of preparations before the auction.
This includes inviting relevant appraisal firms to conduct a comprehensive valuation of the Lucky Star wreck and the treasures on board.
The value of the wreck and the treasure on the wreck ranged from US$250 million to US$255 million.
Museums, institutions and individuals set the highest acceptable auction price based on the appraisal price given by the appraisal company, and give up if it exceeds it.
Ross. Based on information from potential buyers, the potential value of the lot, the sought-after value of the lot and the maximum value of the lot that can be fetched, Witton has set a starting price of $220 million for the shipwreck and the wreck.
This starting price is just right, neither high nor low, which can not only mobilize the enthusiasm of the bidders, but also ensure that the consignor gets the maximum benefit.
"220.2 million." Franceco. Reno raised his card first.
For the wreck of the 'Lucky Star' and the treasures on the wreck, he was the most wanted to be auctioned among the dozen or so bidders in the audience.
There are many reasons for this.
First, as one of the most famous contemporary artists in Spain, an expert in cultural relics, and the director of the National Museum.
No one wants important artifacts from their country to be lost overseas.
Moreover, the shipwreck of the 'Lucky Star' is very well preserved, and the treasure on board is very rich, with more than 300,000 gold and silver coins alone, which are well preserved, almost intact, and the coins vary in origin, age and characteristics.
It has very important research value and cultural relics value.
It is also of great significance to the Spanish power complex, knowing that the Spanish galleon was historically a symbol of Spain's maritime supremacy.
The 'Armada' of Spanish galleons is the pride of the Spaniards.
The Spanish galleons formed the 'treasure ships', and the 'golden fleet' was the key to Spain's supremacy.
In Spain, the shipwreck of the Lucky Star is what some call a 'lost national treasure'.
Second, the auction of the 'Lucky Star' has attracted the attention of many people in Spain, and on him, many people in China have placed their expectations.
So, Francico. Reno is bound to win the shipwreck of the Lucky Star.
He has the confidence to do so.
As one of the most important museums in the world, the Prado National Museum in Spain is known as the 'Four Worlds and Four Great Museums', together with the Louvre Museum in France, the British Museum in the United Kingdom, and the Hermish Museum in Russia. ’
Financials are abundant and backed by the State.
"221 million." Saint. The representative of the company Mano held up the sign.
The Lucky Star is the second best-preserved 17th-century ship in the world, the first being the Vaasa in Stockholm, Sweden.
The current Vasa shipwreck has been transformed into the Vaasa Shipwreck Museum, which is very famous in the world and attracts countless tourists every year.
See the successful example of the Vasa shipwreck museum, St. The company plans to transform the shipwreck of the Lucky Star into a shipwreck museum.
Compared with the wreck of the Vaasa, the 'Lucky Star' wears countless halos on its head, as well as the legend of history, and its popularity in the world is undoubtedly more attractive to tourists.
So, St. The company was very active in joining the competition.
"222 million." Martin. Hughes held up the sign.
Martin. Hughes's purchase of the Lucky Star wreck stemmed from his hobby of collecting.
On his private island, he has a large collection of ancient shipwrecks from countries around the world, as well as works of art from shipwrecks.
The collection is rich and varied.
The wrecks include the Clark galleon, Caravel galleon, and three-masted ship in the West, as well as the sand ships, fortune ships, Hirobunes, and treasure ships in the East, turtle ships from the Korean Kingdom, and Ataka ships from the Warring States of Japan.
The artworks of the shipwreck range from the most common gold and silver coins, porcelain, and precious stones, to the daily necessities of the crew.
Although, Martin. Hughes's private shipwreck museum has a rich and varied collection of ships and types, but it is not well-known, which he has always regretted.
His private shipwreck museum needed a ship that would make the world remember his shipwreck museum.
And the Lucky Star was the one he needed.
What could be more fitting than the shipwreck, one of the top 10 shipwrecks in history, the legendary Spanish galleon in the history of the Voyage, and the remarkably well-preserved 'Lucky Star' in his private museum
"260 million, this gentleman bid 260 million, and is there a higher bid."
"260.5 million!"
"This lady bid 260.5 million."
On the auction table, Ross. Witton used his silent body language and infectious language to stir up the atmosphere of the auction room.
Ross. Witton spoke quickly
"270 million!"
The gentleman offered $270 million, which is one of the top six shipwrecks in history in terms of value alone.
Moreover, both the hull and the artifacts on board are very well preserved. ”
to $270 million, although Ross. Witton was still shouting hoarsely at the auction table.
However, many people were silent, and the $270 million, which exceeded their price floor, gave up.
"280 million." Franceco. Reno held up the sign and shouted loudly, like a rooster that has never been castrated, full of fighting spirit and full of attacking posture.