allendalepharm Chapter 731
Chapter 731
Five or six minutes later.
Led by Miura Konan, the director of the Tokyo National Museum and others walked into this antique shop together.
In addition to the director of the Tokyo National Museum, several other people are also the directors of several famous museums in Tokyo, as well as top experts in antique art appraisal.
Several of them, Xiao Ran had met in the United States before, were old friends.
For example, the director of the Tokyo National Museum once led people to Philadelphia to get back the antique art stolen from his museum, but was slaughtered by Xiao Ran.
Without exception, these devils are heavyweights in the field of Japanese antique art collecting, and they have a high status.
Miura Konan, who led them in, was extremely respectful and excited.
As he led people to the store, he kept bowing and respectfully introducing the situation of his antique shop.
Several clerks standing inside and outside the store all bowed ninety degrees and greeted these little Japanese who had just entered.
Looking at the director of the Tokyo National Museum and others, they looked like they were taken for granted.
Several people agreed, only looking at Miura Kōnan and a few clerks out of the corner of their eyes.
For them, this scene may have long been accustomed to and even taken for granted.
But in Xiao Ran's eyes, there is something new.
Xiao Ran and David quickly looked at each other, both smiled, and then greeted a few Japanese who had just entered.
"Good morning, Director Chantani, don't come unharmed
" Before the words fell, the director of the Tokyo National Museum immediately smiled and said:
"Good morning, Mr. Sean, welcome to Japan, it's nice to see you again
" "We just learned on the news last night that you brought someone to Tokyo, so we came to visit immediately."
Xiao Ran greeted them separately and touched his elbow.
Among them, the two who did not know each other, the other party also introduced themselves, respectfully.
After some polite pleasantries, these Japanese people all looked at the scroll in Xiao Ran's hand, and everyone's eyes were full of curiosity.
At the same time, each of them was full of worry and could not hide it at all!
How sharp Xiao Ran's eyes were, they all knew very well, and they had seen his magic with their own eyes.
The sudden arrival of such a magical and ruthless guy in Tokyo is not a good thing for Tokyo and even for the entire Japanese antique art market!
In the next period of time, the antiques art markets in Japan and Tokyo are likely to usher in a catastrophe, and countless treasures will be swept away by this ruthless guy in front of him!
Although I was very worried, for a while, these heavyweights in the field of Japanese antique art collection could not think of any good way to deal with it!
Thinking of this, several Japanese people felt a headache.
The next moment, the director of the Tokyo National Museum, Qian Gu, suddenly said curiously:
"Mr. Sean, it seems that you have gained something and found a good painting and calligraphy."
We would like to know, which master's work is this and how much is it worth?
As he spoke, several other Japanese chimed in, each staring at the scroll with anticipation.
Miura Guangnan, who was also at the scene, was very nervous, seven up and down, and even a little remorseful!
I already knew that these big people were coming, and I really shouldn't have made an offer too early to sell this painting to this guy Sean!
If it's later, these big people will definitely be able to help palm the eyes, maybe they can sell it for a higher price!
It is not even ruled out that this residual painting may be a top-notch work of art, but it is just a clumsy eye!
Because of this, Xiao Ran, this guy, will buy this painting, and promised so crisply!
Just as he was thinking about it, Xiao Ran suddenly smiled and said:
"Gentlemen, since you want to enjoy this painting, of course, no problem
" "However, I can't show this painting to everyone until I complete the transaction with Boss Miura
" "Just a moment ago, Boss Miura and I have reached an agreement to buy this painting, but we haven't had time to pay!"
With his words, the Japanese who had just entered all looked at Miura Konan.
As for Miura Konan, there was only a bow and nod.
"That's right, gentlemen, just now, I have reached an agreement with Mr. Sean and decided to sell this painting to him
" "This is a broken ancient painting that sells for $5,000"
Hearing this, several Japanese led by Curator Qiangu could only nod.
"Since that's the case, then you guys trade first!"
"After you finish the deal, we'll admire the painting
" "Hai!"
Miura nodded in response and bowed.
Xiao Ran smiled softly, and then began to trade with Miura Guangnan.
The deal went smoothly and was completed quickly.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ran came to the book next to him and carefully unfolded the scroll again.
As the scroll opened, the director of the Tokyo National Museum and others immediately gathered around and began to admire the painting.
Standing on the side, Miura Kōnan introduced the painting nervously.
Through his introduction, the director of the Tokyo National Museum and others also learned a little about this painting.
However, they were confused, and they could not see which painter's work it was and from which era.
A moment later, an expert from the Tokyo Museum suddenly said:
"This painting is a landscape of the Southern Chinese School, it looks a bit like the work of Ma Yuan
, a master of the Southern Song Dynasty, and it is somewhat similar to Xia Gui's style" "However, this quaint sentence in the upper right corner of the painting is from the Ming Dynasty, hundreds of years different from the Southern Song Dynasty, which is not right
" "Then there is this seal at the end of the five words, but it is no longer clear, and I want to identify the origin of this painting, I'm afraid it's difficult
" "But what is certain is that this is a very good Chinese landscape painting, but unfortunately it is not carefully protected, and only the fragments in front of me remain"
Hearing this, the other Japanese at the scene nodded in agreement.
At the same time, these guys also expressed pity.
Such an excellent landscape painting of the Southern Chinese School, but after hardships, it has become what it is now, and the source cannot be verified.
At this moment, Pavilion Director Qian Gu suddenly looked at Xiao Ran and asked expectantly:
"Sean, what do you think of this ancient painting?" Can you tell us about it? We would like to know what you think
" "As we all know, your eyes are very sharp, looking at all kinds of treasures almost never walked away, it has long become a legend
" "I believe that this guy of yours must have made a different and surprising discovery, so he bought this painting"
With his words, everyone at the scene looked at Xiao Ran.
They had all seen or heard of Xiao Ran's ability, and knew that he was the top expert in antique art appraisal.
What's more, in those mythical legends, he seems to be omnipotent and omniscient.
This is a bit of an exaggeration, even unheard of!
Of course, there were also doubts at the scene who wanted to see for themselves if he was really magical!
Xiao Ran turned his head to look at these Japanese, and then looked at the painting on the case, and did not respond immediately.
After pretending to think for a moment, he smiled and said:
"Yes, gentlemen, I do have some discoveries, but I am not very sure, just personal opinion, everyone listen to
it" "Just now I carefully observed this ancient painting, and thought that it may be the work of the famous painter Xia Gui
, one of the four families of the Southern Song Dynasty" "Yuqiao asked about this story, from Shao Yong, one of the five sons of the Confucian family of the Northern Song Dynasty, as early as the Northern Song Dynasty, it has appeared in many paintings"
"Xia Gui's painting of this subject is very normal, in the history of Chinese art, there are also relevant records, Xia Gui did paint "Yuqiao Question Pair Picture
"" "However, Xia Gui's "Fishing Tree Question Pair Picture" has not been handed down, according to legend, after flowing out of the imperial palace in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, it disappeared"
Hearing this, these Japanese people at the scene immediately exploded.
These guys have a certain research on Chinese antique artworks, and naturally know Xia Gui of the four families of the Southern Song Dynasty.
They also know very well what status Xia Gui has in the Chinese painting world and what value his paintings are.
At this moment, hearing Xiao Ran say, this may be Xia Gui's work, can they not be excited?
"Oh my God! Could it really be Xia Gui's "Fishing Tree Questioning Picture", one of the four masters of the Southern Song Dynasty? It's incredible!
"If that's the case, it's definitely a top-notch work of art, even if it's just a fragment,"
several Japanese exclaimed, all excited.
At this moment, the expert of the Tokyo Museum suddenly said:
"It is undeniable that on this landscape painting, you can indeed see the shadow of Xia Gui of the four Southern Song Dynasties
" "But how to explain the five sentences in the upper right corner of the painting?" This five-sentence sentence comes from the Ming Dynasty, how can it appear on a Song painting? It's incomprehensible
" Xiao Ran looked at this guy, and then said with a smile:
"The reason is actually very simple, this five-word absolute sentence was written by a descendant
, not the original" "Judging from the calligraphy of this five-word absolute sentence, it is very similar to the handwriting of the Qianlong Emperor, and he also has such a habit
" "The seal at the end of the absolute sentence is naturally the seal of Qianlong, which is not difficult to prove, it should be possible to find relevant information in the Forbidden City""
Let's talk about the painting
style and painting technique of this painting, which is the root of identifying the authenticity of a painting" "In the Southern Song Dynasty painting circle, Xia Gui's landscape painting is somewhat similar to Ma Yuan in style and expression techniques
, and belongs to the same school of ink and energy" "Xia Gui's first teacher Li Tang, and later absorbed the strengths of Fan Kuan and Mi Yuanhui, became a master of his own, and finally became a master, ranking one of the four families of the Southern Song Dynasty
" "He likes to use mud to bring water, first using a wet pen to blur ink, and then falling ink, so that ink blends,...... Next
, Xiao Ran briefly explained the various characteristics shown on this ancient painting.
With his introduction, the exclamations of the scene continued to sound.
These Japanese no longer have the slightest doubt about the identification conclusions he gave.
There is no doubt that this mutilated ancient painting must be the masterpiece of Xia Gui, one of the four families of the Southern Song Dynasty, and was once the beloved object of the Qianlong Emperor.
While marveling, the eyes of these Japanese people turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.
At this time, they hate to snatch this ancient painting immediately and take it for themselves!
But they also know that it is wishful thinking and impossible to achieve!
Many of the fools who tried to rob Xiao Ran went to hell to report!
Miura Guangnan, who was also at the scene, looked like a lost soul at this time, and the distressed ones were about to die!
He didn't expect that the fragment that he sold for $5,000 was actually the work of Xia Gui of the four Southern Song Dynasties!
This is definitely a top piece of art and the value must be amazing!
Thinking of this, Miura Guangnan immediately felt a pang of angina and almost fell to the ground.
While speaking, Xiao Ran had finished his introduction.
As soon as the words fell, Director Qian Gu and the other Japanese immediately looked at the ancient painting again and carefully identified it.
At this moment, Miura Guangnan suddenly trembled and asked
, "Mr. Sean, if this ancient painting is really the work of Xia Gui of the Four Southern Song Dynasties, how much is it worth?"
Xiao Ran turned his head to look at this guy, and then said with a smile:
"If this ancient painting is really Xia Gui's work, because its main body is intact, its value should be around $10 million"
There is no surprise, as this valuation came out, the scene immediately boiled again.
Looking at Miura Guangnan again, his eyes were black, and he suddenly fell straight back!
Obviously, this guy couldn't withstand the huge blow and fainted on the spot.
Xia Gui's "Lakeside Retreat Map"