Chapter 84: The Black Market for Antiques (4)
Look at this jade dragon again, the body is huge, the dragon body is bowed, it is in an "S" shape and forms a number of small "S" shapes with the dragon's feet or spinal fins, giving people a sense of rhythm. The whole body is carved with grain patterns, like pearls dancing with the dragon, like a little white dragon churning and playing in the clouds.
Judging from the shape of the jade dragon, it conforms to the characteristics of the dragon in the Warring States period, and the grain pattern on the dragon's body is very similar to the style of the Spring and Autumn Period, but the shape is slightly smaller, the mastoid process has a piercing feeling, and there is a prominent "bud bend" at the bottom, which is densely arranged and evenly arranged, which is also in line with the characteristics of the grain pattern in the early Warring States period.
From the point of view of carving techniques, they also reflect the characteristics of the Warring States period, especially the contour line, which can be clearly seen that the use of shallow carved yang lines and yin lines.
Judging from the characteristics of natural erosion and some other characteristics, Chu Chen Zuihou should be a work of the early Warring States period, and it can be seen from the overall appearance and jade carving techniques that this jade can be regarded as the best product in the Warring States period.
Chu Chen walked back to his seat from the stage, nodded lightly to Zhao Qirui, and then whispered: "Warring States Jade Pendant, good condition." ”
Zhao Qirui nodded after hearing this, and then asked with some curiosity: "Did you clash with Lao Qian on stage just now?" ”
Chu Chen said with some embarrassment: "He was disrespectful, I taught him a little lesson, Brother Zhao, I'm sorry for causing you trouble." ”
Zhao Liurui waved his hand and said with a smile: "What's the trouble, let's not take the initiative to cause trouble, but don't be afraid, I understand Lao Qian, a typical milk is a mother, but Xiao Chu, I can't see that you are still a master!" ”
After Chu Chen heard this, he said modestly: "What kind of master am I, I just practiced some family heirlooms." ”
"Come less, Ah Chao said that you are a master, will he still lie to me? The next time you have a chance, you and Ah Chao will have a fight and see which of you is more powerful. Zhao Qirui pointed at Chu Chen and smiled.
"Okay, then I have to ask Brother Chu for more advice." This proposal made Ah Chao quite moved.
Chu Chen hurriedly said: "Don't dare to advise, let's learn from each other." ”
At the same time, the auction officially began.
"Please, bids."
"50,000"
"Eighty thousand"
"160,000"
The price of 160,000 suddenly stunned everyone on the scene, not to say that this jade pendant is not worth this value, but mainly that the quotation is directly doubled, which is relatively rare. Everyone followed the voice and looked over, and the person who offered the price was the Yu Shao who was not treated by Chu Chen and the others.
Seeing this, Zhao Qirui couldn't help frowning, and then said, "180,000 ......"
"One hundred and eighty-five thousand"
"Two hundred and fifty thousand." I didn't expect that Yu Shao to quote a somewhat amazing price, you must know that this is just an antique black market, and the value of this piece of jade here is almost only about 200,000, is it that he really likes this jade pendant?
However, the woman on the stage was overjoyed at this time, and it was a surprise that a jade pendant could be auctioned at this price, so she shouted: "This gentleman bid 250,000 yuan, is there anyone else bidding next?" ”
The field suddenly fell silent, this price has broken through everyone's psychological bottom line, even if you like it, you are also thinking about it, according to this form, it is also a little difficult to shoot it, so they have died down.
However, Zhao Qirui's mood at this time was a little entangled, it didn't matter if he didn't make a price, but he made a price, but Zuihou let the junior get something, and he couldn't accept it on his face, after thinking about it, he said: "Two hundred and eighty thousand!" ”
When the price was quoted, the woman on the stage smiled even more, and the Yu Shao turned her head to look at Zhao Qirui and smiled. Originally, Chu Chen and the others thought that he would make an offer, but they didn't expect him to keep silent after turning around, which was quite anticlimactic.
This situation made Zhao Qirui feel like he had punched the cotton, and he felt depressed that he wanted to vomit blood.
Not surprisingly, this jade pendant fell into Zhao Qirui's hands at a price of 280,000.
"Ah Chao, help me go up and get it." Zhao Qirui said a little listlessly, although he likes this jade pendant, but buying it at such a price, it really feels like a big mistake, the key is that it is still eaten in the hands of juniors, and his face is quite uncomfortable, and he can't find trouble for this kind of thing.
Seeing this, Chu Chen said: "Brother Zhao, the valuation of this jade pendant at the auction should also be around 300,000, not to mention that the hero does not care about the momentary gains and losses. ”
"Xiao Chu, xiexie, you're right, laughing until zuihou is the winner." Zhao Qirui has been through the ups and downs for so many years, and this performance is just because of a temporary gap, and he adjusted his mentality in an instant.
There are three more lots on the next table, but the value is not too high, because of the previous things, Zhao Qirui is not interested in them, and among these three, there are no things that Chu Chen likes, so he didn't come to the stage to check.
After this batch of things was auctioned, Chu Chen thought that there would be more exciting things next, but found that everyone present stood up, and Zhao Qirui on the side patted him on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, Ah Chao go settle the account, we should go, just go to have dinner together." ”
"That's it? Could it be that the antique black market is all that is common? Seeing this, Chu Chen said with some astonishment.
After Zhao Qirui heard this, he asked him with a smile: "Xiao Chu, is there a big gap in my heart?" ”
Chu Chen nodded, sighed and walked out with the others. The black market auction that he had high hopes for in his heart was actually just that. Not to mention the pile of tatters at the beginning, the value of the things behind it is not high, and there is at least one fake among them, which is too far from what he expected before he came, which makes him feel very depressed.
After the four of them got into the car, Zhao Qirui smiled at Chu Chen and said: "Xiao Chu, don't be bitter, this is just a warm-up, there is a night market at night, that is the real antique black market." ”
The bald man who was sitting in front of him also smiled: "Chu Shao, the auction just now is just a temptation, and just these things, it doesn't matter if you are caught by the Public Security Bureau, at most it is an illegal operation." ”
Chu Chen was a little stunned and said, "You mean to say that there was no legal problem with those things just now?" Isn't there still a jade pendant with a pit? ”
The bald man smiled and said: "Generally speaking, it's no problem, as for the jade pendant that gave birth to the pit, I really don't know too much, it stands to reason that there should not be this kind of pit-giving thing in the auction just now." ”
Chu Chen nodded after hearing this, it turned out that this was the case. But think about it, the organizers of the antique black market, after all, have taken a lot of risks, no matter how cautious they are, and the auction just now also played a certain early warning role.
However, Chu Chen thought about it, and suddenly thought of something, so he said with some doubts: "Brother Zhao, did you say that this jade pendant was brought by that Yu Shao?" ”
Zhao Qirui was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and thought about the scene just now, it was indeed possible, but there were some places where he still couldn't figure it out, so he opened his mouth and said: "Ma Bald, you help me check, who is the owner of this jade pendant?" ”
After hearing this, Ma Bald said with some embarrassment: "Mr. Zhao, you also know the rules of my industry, and you can't inquire about the source of things, so I can only help you try to inquire, as for the result, I really can't guarantee anything." ”
"Okay, it's okay, but if you find out, I can't miss your benefits." Zhao Qirui waved his hand and said.
The bald man pondered for a while, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll do my best." ”
"Huh"
Zhao Qirui stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, and then said, "Ma Bald, is there any good place to eat here?" ”
The bald man showed a flattered expression, nodded and said, "Mr. Zhao, I don't know if you have any taboos, I know that there is a place nearby where donkey meat is very well made, and it is very fresh." ”
Seeing that Chu Chen said that he was not taboo, Zhao Qirui waved his hand: "Okay, let's eat this." ”
The place introduced by the bald man is indeed very good, it looks very clean, and the donkey meat is also very fresh, the key is that it tastes good and the portion is sufficient.
Donkey meat with spiced sauce, cured donkey meat, donkey meat soup, etc., are very authentic, and also highlight the characteristics of donkey meat.
After being full of wine and food, Zhao Qirui said to Chu Chen: "Xiao Chu, there are still a lot of good things in the auction for a while, if you encounter something you like, you can also auction it, I will guarantee that you will not have problems." ”
"Brother Xiexie Zhao, but I only brought more than 20,000 yuan, and I can't afford to buy good things." Chu Chen said with a wry smile, he didn't know that Zhao Qirui was here to participate in the antique black market, if he had known, he would have taken some money.
Zhao Qirui slapped his hands and said, "I blame me for this, I didn't make it clear to you before, but it's okay, as long as the things don't exceed 300,000, I'll give you the money." ”
Chu Chen hurriedly said gratefully: "Mr. Zhao, that's really grateful." ”
Everyone sat here for half an hour, and the bald man received a phone call, and then Ah Chao carried the three of them to the agreed place.
Chu Chen didn't expect that this was still a well-known star hotel in the local area, I don't know if the organizer was powerful, or bold, he actually chose the auction place in a conference room in the hotel, and there were two very beautiful welcome ladies standing at the door.
If it weren't for the fact that he still needed an identity certificate when he entered, Chu Chen thought that he was in the wrong place. But if you think that the precautions here are not good, you are very wrong. There are several cameras inside and outside the place, and Chu Chen believes that if there is any change in the auction, the organizers will immediately take corresponding action.