allendalepharm Chapter 477
Chapter 477
In the blink of an eye, more than an hour has passed.
During this time, Xiao Ran successively displayed and appraised four or five antique works of art.
After identification, these antique works of art are all genuine and each one is worth a lot.
These include Yan Liben's "Map of Emperors of the Past Dynasties", Dong Yuan's "Pinglin Ji Color Map" and other national treasures.
The appearance and return of these babies made everyone excited.
Especially the few old men who were far away in Beijing, their eyes shone with excitement.
While speaking, Xiao Ran picked up a portable safe again and gently placed it on the conference table.
At this time, he was familiar with the road, and in a blink of an eye, he had opened this portable safe.
Matthew, who was standing on the side, made an introduction with pain.
"This safe contains Chen Rong's "Nine Dragon Diagram" of the Southern Song Dynasty
" "Nine Dragon Diagram" is one of the most important Chinese artworks in our art museum, but unfortunately it will not belong to us in the future!"
Xiao Ran turned his head to look at this old friend, and then said jokingly:
"In fact, you don't have to be frustrated, Matthew, if you see it, you must also understand
this" "If you want to see this Chen Rong's "Nine Dragons Picture" in the future, you can go to Beijing and visit my private museum
" "Yes! I can indeed see the painting in Beijing, but it has nothing to do with me,"
Matthew said angrily.
While speaking, Xiao Ran had already taken out the brocade box containing the "Nine Dragon Diagram" and gently placed it on the table.
Then, he carefully opened the delicate brocade box.
With this action, the scroll contained in the brocade box immediately appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
This is an apricot yellow scroll on paper, about 50 centimeters long and about 11 meters wide, which can be called a huge work.
Roll up this ancient painting and put it in a brocade box, the thickness of the scroll is amazing.
The moment he saw this scroll, Xiao Ran's eyes suddenly brightened and shone brightly.
Those old men in Beijing were even more amazed.
For this painting, every Chinese who knows has a special emotion and attaches more importance to it.
There is no other reason, because everyone is the descendant of the dragon!
After some amazement, Jin Lao immediately began to introduce this
"Nine Dragon Picture" "Xiao Ran, Chen Rong's "Nine Dragon Picture" is his most important masterpiece, valuable
"In the history of Chinese painting, Chen Rong is the most outstanding painter who paints dragons, unparalleled in the right" "Chen Rong's
dragon, that is, Soweng Long, has long become a model for future generations of artists to paint dragons
" "Even Japanese dragon paintings are deeply influenced by it, even in modern times, In the image of the Japanese dragon, the shadow of Chen Rong can still be seen
" ""The Nine Dragon Diagram also represents the transition period from court painting to literati painting, which has a very important significance in the history of ancient Chinese painting
" At the same time as Jin Lao introduced, Xiao Ran had taken the "Nine Dragon Diagram" out of the brocade box, which was ready to be opened.
It was still Elaine who assisted him in showing the painting.
At this moment, Matthew suddenly interjected unwillingly and said:
"Sean, personally, I really don't want to exchange
this "Nine Dragon Picture" for you" "The "Six Dragon Picture" taken in New York three years ago is Chen Rong's work, which was sold for nearly 50 million US dollars at that time
" "This "Nine Dragon Picture" is far more precious and important than that painting, and if this painting is auctioned, it should be able to fetch a sky-high price of more than 80 million US dollars"
"It's a pity that this painting was targeted by you, a greedy guy, and took the opportunity to get it into your own hands, which is a huge loss for us"
Before the words fell, the scene immediately resounded with an exclamation.
"Wow! It's amazing that this painting is worth more than $80 million! "
This ancient painting alone is worth $80 million, and all these antique artworks added up must be an incomparably astronomical amount"
exclaimed, the appraisal experts and high-level executives of the Boston Museum of Art showed a pained expression.
Elaine and David, who were also at the scene, were all excited to fly.
For the valuation given by Matthew, Xiao Ran and Shan Lao did not have any objections.
They knew that Chen Rong's "Nine Dragon Diagram" was worth more than $80 million, it could only be higher!
Knowing this, they didn't say much.
So as not to stimulate these guys at the Museum of Art in Boston too much, resulting in extraneous branches!
As long as no contract is signed, this heavyweight art deal may be variable.
Even if the contract is signed, the transaction is completed.
As long as these treasures are not shipped back to Beijing, there may be accidents.
In view of this, extreme care must be taken to prevent any accidents as much as possible.
Like the other antique artworks before, Xiao Ran first took a serious look at the appearance of this scroll.
Making sure there was no problem, he then pulled the ribbon that tied the scroll.
Then, with the assistance of Elaine, the scroll was slowly unfolded.
This is a pale color painting on paper, and although it has survived nearly 800 years, it is very well preserved and there is no damage.
Over the past eight hundred years, the Kowloon Chart has been collected either in the palace or in the hands of the famous literati Gaoshi, with a clear and orderly lineage.
Every collector who gets the "Kowloon Picture" has a great value for this painting and protects it very well.
In the Qianlong period, Qianlong loved this "Nine Dragon Picture" to the extreme.
In his heart, he left a lot of seals and inscriptions on this "Nine Dragon Map".
Not only that, he also asked many of his ministers to inscribe this "Nine Dragon Picture" to add color to the painting.
It is precisely because of this that the length of this "Nine Dragon Diagram" is so amazing.
As he spoke, Xiao Ran had gently unfolded the frontispiece of the Nine Dragon Diagram.
With his movements, this magnificent and immortal picture scroll gradually appeared in front of everyone.
The first to appear are several red seals printed on the frontispiece, including the Sanxitang Jingjian Seal of Qianlong, which is very eye-catching.
Then there is a frontispiece of the Dragon Flying Phoenix Dance, the first three words are "Nine Dragon Diagram".
As the painting gradually unfolds, a majestic dragon with teeth and claws has appeared on the paper.
The dragon had just leapt out of the cave, its head was fierce, and the dragon's claws were clinging to the rocks, waiting for it.
Its location is a mountain range, surrounded by strange rocks, clouds and mist, and precipitous and unusual.
It wasn't until the first dragon was fully presented that Xiao Ran stopped the movement of his hand.
Subsequently, everyone, including him, began to admire this masterpiece in fascination.
Especially when people saw this painting for the first time, they were shocked by the domineering dragon in the painting.
Those old men in Beijing looked at the enlarged high-definition picture, admired it while approving.
After a few moments, they had reached a positive conclusion.
After some discussion in a low voice, Elder Shan said excitedly:
"Xiao Ran, there is no doubt, this is the famous "Nine Dragon Diagram", the true work of Chen Rong of the Southern Song Dynasty
" "We looked at the self-title of the frontispiece, it is indeed Chen Rong's calligraphy, which is consistent with the handwriting of Chen Rong's "Xingshu Zishu Poem Scroll" collected by the Forbidden City
" "Secondly, look at the several seals on the frontispiece, we compared the seals one by one, there is no problem, each side seal is correct, the source is correct"
"Especially the Qianlong Emperor's Sanxitang Jingjian Seal, it is a very famous seal, whether it is the seal or the location, it is very accurate
" "The more important identification basis is that the dragon that has just jumped out of the cave in the painting meets all the characteristics of the dragon written by Chen Rong"
Although he had already expected this result, Xiao Ran was still excited to hear it with his own ears.
"Great, it's Chen Rong's real work
, I'm completely relieved, trouble you" "To be honest, I'm already thinking about how to display this "Nine Dragon Map" after sending it back to China"
"This "Nine Dragon Map" is 11 meters long, if it is completely displayed in a bulletproof glass display case, it must be very spectacular!"
"People who visit the museum at that time, walking along the bulletproof glass display case displaying the "Nine Dragon Diagram", will definitely be
stunned by shock" Hearing this, Shan Lao and they were all stunned for a moment, and then they all laughed.
"Hahaha, it's really like this, as long as this "Nine Dragon Map" can be displayed in its entirety, it must be very shocking!"
"When you kid said so, we also want to see this scene, it must be spectacular"
Elaine and the women who were in the hotel conference room were also very excited at this time.
Only Matthew and the guys at the Boston Museum of Art had pained expressions on their faces.
After admiring for a moment, Xiao Ran collected his emotions before continuing to display this timeless work.
The second dragon that appeared with it, Tengyun flew in the air through the fog, revealing only its head and tail.
The dragon mingled with the enveloping mist, and squinted at the first dragon.
Seeing the second dragon, everyone was shocked again.
The scene immediately fell silent, but everyone's eyes were shocked.
The third dragon followed, the fourth dragon, until the ninth dragon appeared.
In two conference rooms in Boston and Beijing, the same scene repeats itself, and exclamations rise and fall.
The dragons that appear on this "Nine Dragon Diagram" have different postures.
They may climb on the rocks, their eyes wide; Or parade between the clouds, covered by thunder and lightning.
or dragons absorb water droplets, choppy waves; or male and female, wanting to chase; Or posture fights and so on.
Through the wonderful brush and the brilliant painting skills, Chen Rong portrayed the various demeanors of the dragon very vividly and vividly.
Just seeing the third dragon, everyone no longer has any doubts about the authenticity of this "Nine Dragon Diagram".
There is no doubt that this is the authentic work of Chen Rong of the Southern Song Dynasty, and the famous "Nine Dragon Picture" is
valued at about 500 million yuan in today's antique art market.
If it is placed in the country, its value must be higher.
After seeing it, everyone had forgotten to identify this thing, and only cared about admiring this painting.
After showing the "Nine Dragon Diagram" and admiring it intoxicated for a moment, Xiao Ran reluctantly put away this priceless treasure.
He then took a portable safe and continued to display and authenticate.
What appeared in front of everyone's eyes this time was a jade carving from the early Western Han Dynasty.
What it carved is an unusually divine horse.
The shape is simple and elegant, but full of movement, and it is one of the most typical works of Han Eight Dao.
Soon, the time had come to about ten o'clock in the evening.
After more than five hours of marathon appraisal and display, Xiao Ran finally identified all 50 antique artworks.
You don't have to ask about the results!
These 50 antique works of art from China are all genuine and authentic, each of which is worth a lot and is unique!
For such a result, Xiao Ran was naturally extremely satisfied.
Shan Lao and the others who were far away in Beijing were even more excited.
Although they were busy for more than five hours, although they were old, they could not see the slightest tiredness on their faces.
Of course, several old men had to rest well afterwards to really recover their spirits.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ran had put away the last painting.
Immediately afterwards, he looked up at Matthew and said with a smile: "Matthew
, the appraisal work has been completed, there is no problem with these 50 Chinese antique artworks, I am very satisfied with this result
" "We can sign the contract, and then you can take Titian's "Venus in the Bath" and Rodin's sculpture of the dead" "It's
getting late outside, for safety reasons, I suggest you take the helicopter on the roof back to the museum, That's safer,"
Matthew immediately nodded and replied
, "Okay, Sean, let's sign the contract!"
Hearing this, David immediately handed over the prepared contract.