Inherit For Three Thousand Years

Zhang Donggao said with a smile: "This is a normal phenomenon, because these are not stamped in the same period."

Besides Xiao Yao and Wang Xiaoxian, Yu Zongwen and Tang Tianhao also had such doubts and listened patiently.

The explanation given by Zhang Donggao is very detailed and clear.

The "Three Seals" of the "continuation" were sealed between the 56th and 58th years of Qianlong, and the "Five Seals of Qianlong" were generally sealed between the 10th and 56th years of Qianlong when the "First Edition" was completed. During this period, if the seals entered the palace earlier and were not included in the first compilation, the seal time difference between "Five Seals" and "Three Seals" would be as much as forty-six years. It looks darker, which can often be seen in other collections of "Shiqu Baoji Sequel".

Counterfeiting, on the contrary, cannot achieve this effect.

The "Five Seals of Qianlong" uses a very special ink pad, and it is basically close to the material formula of the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. After hundreds of years, the color is still red and bright, and the seasoning is mixed with oil and water, so the ink color can be seen to be grainy. , this kind of inkpad basically disappeared in the late Qianlong period and Jiaqing period. A few decades later, Emperor Jiaqing used the same inkpad as Qianlong's seal on calligraphy and painting, and some used mimeograph inkpad at that time, so it will be There are more obvious differences.

This phenomenon can often be seen in the old collections of the Qing Palace displayed in museums.

There are many examples, but a map is needed to explain the problem. It happens that the "continued seal" of "Yuan Ouyang Xuan Chunhui Tang Ji" collected by the Palace Museum is very close to the "Five Seals of Qianlong". Although the color deviation of the printed matter is serious, it is still It is easy to see the phenomenon of different colors of ink pads.

After listening to Zhang Donggao's appraisal explanation, except for Xiao Yao and Wang Xiaoxian, two experts, the other three felt that they had gained a lot.

Zheng Xiaowu was still the first to say: "I want this painting, please give me an estimate, Mr. Wang."

"It's okay to estimate the price, but it's a problem if you want it." This painting is too rare, and Wang Xiaoxian is bound to get it, "Our autumn auction of Yiyun still lacks the real finale. Appropriate. You all know that Mr. Xiao is now the only diamond-level VIP in our Yiyun Auction House. There is no commission for sending the auction. It is possible for this painting to fetch a high price in the end. This way It is in the best interests of Mr. Xiao."

"That's not necessarily the case. I'm willing to buy this painting with a 30% premium on top of the highest estimate. If it goes up for auction, it may not be as high as my price." Zheng Xiaowu refused to budge.

Yu Zongwen also interjected: "You two started fighting first, and I joined in the fun. I also want this painting. Let's let the one with the highest price get it. It won't hurt the peace. Mr. Wang, give it to me first." Get an estimate."

It is rare to come across a fine painting of national treasure level, but there are two rich men competing beside it. Wang Xiaoxian can only give an estimate first: "I estimate the value of this painting at 300 million yuan."

Same as the valuation just now, Wang Xiaoxian's valuation is a bit higher.

"390 million, I want this painting." Zheng Xiaowu made an offer without any hesitation.

This price was a bit too high. Although Yu Zongwen also wanted to win the painting, the highest estimate in his heart was 350 million. Zheng Xiaowu's quotation was so high that he had no choice but to give up the competition.

"Mr. Zheng is indeed very sincere. I really can't guarantee that this painting will fetch such a high price after it goes up for auction. Then I won't compete with you." Wang Xiaoxian was very helpless.

Zhang Donggao sighed and said, "At first, I wanted to persuade Mr. Xiao to donate this painting to our Palace Museum. Mr. Zheng offered such a high price that I was too embarrassed to speak up."

"It's not that your Palace Museum doesn't have Ren Renfa's paintings, so don't compete with folk collectors like us who don't have many good things." Zheng Xiaowu was cheerful, obviously very happy.

Xiao Yao then took out Castiglione's "Portrait of Qianlong".

For this painting, Wang Xiaoxian gave a high estimate of 180 million yuan, but Yu Zongwen finally snatched it for 200 million yuan.

Wang Xiaoxian once again lost a finale lot, feeling extremely painful in his heart.

After Xiao Yao took out the blue-and-white powder-colored pastel-color outing spring picture amphorae of Qianlong in Qing Dynasty and the Yangcai Jiangshan Wandai Ruyi-eared Pipa Zun made by Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty, Zheng Xiaowu and Yu Zongwen accepted them as soon as they saw each other and no longer competed. Wang Xiaoxian grabbed it.

With these two pieces of precious porcelain with an estimated valuation of over 100 million yuan as the finale, Wang Xiaoxian finally made his trip worthwhile and was very satisfied.

Everyone thought that there were only so many antique artworks that Xiao Yao was going to transfer, but they didn't expect him to take out another oil painting and put it on the table.

After everyone appreciated it, Zhang Donggao said with some uncertainty: "This painting is in the style of Picasso. Is this the real work of Picasso?"

Zhang Donggao is not very good at Western oil paintings, and he is not very confident in his identification.

Xiao Yao said: "The back of this painting has Picasso's signature."

This "Girl and White Pigeon" is inlaid in the frame, and it is difficult for Zhang Donggao to dismantle the frame without Xiao Yao's consent.

Yu Zongwen was overjoyed that it was actually an authentic work of Picasso, and hurriedly said: "I like collecting Western oil paintings the most, especially Picasso's works. I especially like them. Don't argue with me about this painting. I will take it. "

"Picasso's works are too precious and rare. As long as the economic conditions permit, everyone wants them. For Mr. Xiao, only public auction is the most suitable." Of course, Wang Xiaoxian does not want to miss such a heavyweight painting.

Yu Zongwen wanted to say something else, Xiao Yao quickly interjected: "This work is really not suitable for Mr. Yu to take over, it is most suitable for Mr. Wang to operate. Just the appraisal of this painting is not a simple task. Things, Mr. Wang should have this ability."

If there is any doubt about the authenticity of a work, the price will be greatly reduced. This work of Picasso has not been circulated in the market, and only if it is handed over to Wang Xiaoxian to operate and invite major appraisal agencies to jointly appraise it, the price of this work will not be affected.