Seeing that the market for other cultural relics is almost over, everything that should be bought has already been sold, and Thomas himself wants to quickly learn about Leonardo da Vinci's famous paintings. So I stopped the introduction and recommendation of those items and walked to the side of "Mona Lisa".

Everyone began to hold their breath, and they all wanted to bid for the most precious famous painting in the audience.

Thomas said excitedly: "I, Thomas, never imagined that one day the Mona Lisa would be sold from my hands, and even the top auctioneers of the most exclusive auction houses in New York are not so honored." First of all, let me introduce you to these items. ”

Although Westerners are already very familiar with Leonardo da Vinci's paintings, according to the rules, Thomas still has to introduce the rendering and find a little more gimmick, so as to sell it for a better price. They take commissions, and the general practice is to charge 20% for buyers within $100,000, 12% for excess, and 6%-10% for sellers. They trade underground, and there are no such rigid rules, but in short, the higher they sell, the more money they get.

Thomas regretted his generosity to Chen Xi just now, and wanted to pull one to join in the fun, who knew that he brought such a precious treasure and exempted him from commissions, in fact, it could already be tens of millions of income. Now he wants to sell a little higher and get a little more from the buyer.

Although this Bible is not famous, it is indeed a very ancient book of scripture, and it has very valuable historical research value, for the saints. It is also a very valuable collector's item. After Thomas's introduction, he asked Chen Xi: "How much do you think it should be sold for?" ”

"How much is it worth in your eyes?" Chen Xi asked with a smile.

"At least fifteen thousand dollars." Thomas said.

Chen Xi laughed, "I want to sell at least 100,000 dollars." ”

Hearing Chen Xi's words, everyone was a little disdainful and immediately dispelled their interest in the book.

Chen Xi would like to introduce this amazing book again. But Thomas has already begun to introduce Our Lady of the Rocks and the Mona Lisa.

For this world-famous painting and French national treasure, everyone's eyes showed greed, and everyone knew that such an opportunity could be like this once in a lifetime.

"Mr. Chen, you can make an offer, I really don't know how to evaluate this priceless treasure." It's not that Thomas doesn't know valuation, but no matter how he appraises, he will offend people, and he doesn't want to offend Chen Xi. He didn't want to offend other customers, so he threw this hot potato back to Chen Xi.

Chen Xi said to the guests, "These two paintings are precious. Everyone knows and, more importantly, the French government will not let them out of the market. So it's really a very rare opportunity, and I'm also just in Europe, by chance. Painted them for a big price and bought them. To be honest, it almost broke my family. ”

Everyone was more expectant that he would immediately tell the price.

Chen Xi has already estimated it many times in his heart, although he doesn't know the specific market. But I have heard of some sky-high paintings, and some works of Picasso and Van Gogh can be auctioned for tens of millions of dollars. This is only a few decades of history of the packaging of famous paintings, and Leonardo da Vinci's paintings have a history of hundreds of years, has become a household name, and the value is several levels higher.

"I don't dare to ask for more, but I can't let myself lose money. Maybe after a friend buys it, it changes hands and makes more money. Chen Xi said with a smile: "I want to start the auction of this "Our Lady of the Rocks" with 80 million US dollars, you can estimate it first." ”

Eighty million to auction a painting, which has not yet appeared in a regular auction house. The underground market has not yet seen such a high price, and everyone is a little surprised. But Leonardo da Vinci's place name painting, it is not too much to ask for this price, you must know that the French spent six million dollars to make the protective layer of the frame.

"Our Lady of the Rocks" has started shooting at 80 million, so "Mona Lisa", isn't it going to start shooting at 100 million or 200 million? Everyone began to fall silent, they weighed the importance of this auction in their hearts, whether they could grasp it, this was really a big gamble.

Chen Xi continued: "The Mona Lisa is a French national treasure, and I believe that the French are willing to buy it back at any price. I don't want much today, so I'll start bidding for $400 million. ”

Thomas couldn't help but gasp, he didn't know that Chen Xi was so ruthless, although this painting was worth so much money, but was anyone willing to pay this price? I don't know much about the market, right? Thinking that he had auctioned so many items, everything added up to less than 400 million.

He feels very lucky, if the auction is really successful, today will be the most glorious day of his life.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Thomas hurriedly exaggerated the atmosphere and said with a smile: "I knew that we should have invited a few French friends to do the matter, and they would definitely do whatever it takes." But speaking of which, today we are all witnessing a great day, which will be an extremely important day in our lives, the national treasure of France, the most precious collection of the Louvre, the world's most famous painting such as the Mona Lisa, its direction will be decided in our hands! It's something to be proud of. ”

Pride and pride are important, but now most of the guests like to be unaffordable, and they can only secretly regret that what they can afford is not worth buying. Many of these antiquities dealers are tormented in their hearts, do they want to spend this money? It's too much money, can I make more money by buying it?

Thomas whispered to Chen Xi: "Let's shoot "Mona Lisa" first, this is what everyone is looking forward to the most, and after filming, "Our Lady of the Rocks" can also be sold at a good price, because those who don't bid will buy it instead." ”

This is his professional experience, and it should make some sense, right? Chen Xi thought for a while, if he filmed "Our Lady of the Rocks" first, it would only be a warm-up for "Mona Lisa", and many rich people would wait and see and wait for "Mona Lisa". Just like those items, it will end badly. And after selling out of the Mona Lisa, those disappointed may buy "Our Lady of the Rocks".

Chen Xi nodded in agreement with Thomas's proposal.

"Now that the Mona Lisa is bidding, with a reserve price of $400 million, this is really a brilliant life, and everyone can create a miracle and a record for themselves and the entire industry!" Thomas is a bit of an exaggeration of enthusiasm, can he not be enthusiastic? If he sells it, he will make tens of millions for nothing.

"Is there any? Has anyone made a decisive decision? ”

After shouting a few times, everyone did not move, and several of the largest antiquities trafficking gangs watched each other's movements, and they did not move until the competitors had not moved.

Seeing that there was no movement, William below decided to help Chen Xi take the lead and let the others follow, "Four hundred and ten million!" ”

When Chen Xi saw that it was William, he naturally understood that he was the first person to eat crabs for himself, and he was a little grateful.

People are like this many times, they don't dare to be the first to come out, for fear of becoming a fool. Good things should not be worked on until someone grabs them and will become someone else's thing.

"Four hundred and ten million!" Thomas shouted, "This gentleman paid 410 million, and will anyone pay more?" 410 million! ”

"Four hundred and ten million five million!" Someone cautiously called out, but added five million. Although 5 million is not a lot compared to 400 million, it is also a huge amount of money to buy other things alone.

"Four hundred and twenty million!"

Seeing that someone has already begun to make a move, the people of those cultural relics trafficking groups are starting to be impatient, and it would be a pity if they let others benefit because they want to contain their opponents. This is the group's biggest business, and everyone wants to do it themselves.

With the participation of several international antiquities trafficking groups, the battle heated up immediately, and the auction scene became lively. Other guests who couldn't afford it applauded enthusiastically and cheered them on.

Chen Xi and Shellis were happy in their hearts, wishing they were competing more fiercely. Chen Xi finally realized what it means to be a fisherman's profit, and it turned out that this time was the best portrayal of the fisherman's profit.

Thomas was also almost insane, making the most important auction of his life as intense as the final canvassing for president. In addition to fame, what is more realistic is that every time he encourages others to increase the price, it is equivalent to making a sum of money for himself, which is why he is so enthusiastic.

By the time the 534 million was reached, there were only three or four people left competing. They have also become very cautious, and they dare not increase the number, which is hundreds of thousands and hundreds of thousands.

Because this is a private transaction, there is no minimum bid, but everyone has an unwritten default agreement for the bidding of tens of millions of dollars, that is, each time the price increase is not less than 100,000. Otherwise, the addition of 1,000 yuan, when will the competition last?

For the reserve price of 400 million, 100,000 is only one thousandth, which is already very small. But they have already competed to the limit and can no longer fight, but all parties want to get this "Mona Lisa", so they refuse to give up.

Seeing that they were almost settled, and that there was not much more to add, Thomas began to act a little calmer. He said to those people: "Although everyone shows their sincerity, this is the first opportunity in a century, whether you can seize it, whether you can make the "Mona Lisa" appreciate greatly in your hands, now it depends on your final competition!" ”

"However, we are all old friends, and our commission can be paid slowly, but the money paid to the seller must be paid in cash, and I hope you will do what you can." Thomas added that he didn't want to be in trouble if he couldn't pay in the end.