Treasure Hunt all over the World

The frame was dismantled very smoothly, and Ye Tian used a screwdriver to pry off the back of the frame.

The expected surprise appeared! There is something hidden behind the plank,

This thing is wrapped in a layer of oiled paper, it is very thin, it is undoubtedly a painting when you look at the size, the whole body emits red light, with many layers of halo, very attractive!

"Baby, you finally see the sun again!"

Ye Tian said excitedly, his face was already full of smiles.

Then, he carefully stretched out his hand to take out the treasure and put it on the table.

And that "Manhattan Hanging Sun" has been abandoned by him.

When the oil paper was uncovered, a very tense picture immediately appeared in front of him.

"Two western cowboys are riding horses over the wasteland, waving the ropes in their hands, chasing a group of bison. The picture is extremely public, showing the bravery of the cowboys vividly and full of wild beauty!"

Seeing the content of this painting, and thinking about the age of the work, Ye Tian already knew very well whose work it was.

"Hahaha, Cowboy! This is Cowboy from 'Charles Marion Russell'! Awesome!"

The loud laughter sounded immediately, the laughter was the same as the content of the picture, and it was extremely public! So excited!

Charles Marion Russell, a well-known American "cowboy artist", has been painting cowboy and Indian oil paintings all his life. He is very popular and well-known in the United States.

His paintings may not be appreciated much in other countries, but they are wildly sought after by countless people in the United States, especially in the western region, where he can be regarded as the most famous native painter.

In honor of his contributions to Western culture, a C.M. Russell Museum was established in Great Falls, Montana, to house more than 2,000 of his paintings, personal items and artifacts.

Ye Tian happened to have been to this museum, and he was very impressed, so the moment he saw this painting, he recognized the origin at a glance.

After being excited, Ye Tian began to check the details.

Very well preserved, without any blemishes, the words C.M. Russell can be clearly seen in the lower right corner of the canvas.

This is the perfect piece of denim art! As long as it is released on the market, there will be a panic buying boom in minutes!

After checking it carefully, Ye Tian carefully wrapped the painting in oil paper again and put it in the bag.

Tomorrow this "Western Cowboy" is due to go to an auction house or one of New York's most famous galleries, with lots of zero dollars for its own contribution.

collect! Ye Tian had never thought of this, nor did he dare to have such an idea.

In such a crowded apartment building, in a rented house, to collect such a precious oil painting, how stupid it is to have such an idea!

Instead of putting it here every day and worrying about it, it is better to change it into US dollars to be more practical!

Next, it's time to celebrate.

"Wow! Dude got rich!"

Ye Tian shouted excitedly, and even danced in the center of the room.

But the celebration was quickly interrupted, which was a bit of a spoiler!

"Boom..."

There was a knock on the door, it was supposed to be pizza.

...

After eating the pizza, Ye Tian immediately opened his laptop and started to inquire about C.M Russell's oil painting auction information.

It's very easy to check, this buddy has too many works, and there are related auctions every year, many of which are specials! Americans are very impressed with his oil paintings, and every auction is full of buyers, so there is no need to worry about passing the auction.

Therefore, as long as the latest auction price is found, the size of the painting, and the price of Russell's works in various creative periods can be obtained, and the reference price that is closest to the real value can be obtained.

Soon Ye Tian got the desired result.

Once the expected price is set, it's time to choose who to sell to. It's very simple.

New York is a city full of art galleries and auction houses.

Ye Tian's choice was to sell it to a gallery, so that it would be more neat and tidy, so as not to have too many dreams at night!

It didn't take long for him to reach a preliminary agreement with a well-known gallery in Manhattan's SC district, and he agreed to meet at the gallery tomorrow morning to appraise the oil paintings and complete the transaction.

After doing this, it was almost eight o'clock in the evening, so Ye Tian packed up and went to take a bath.

"-to-the-Jungle, na..."

When I came out of the bathroom, the room was filled with the roaring voice of the lead singer of Gunslinger.

Someone called.

Swiping off the screen lock, Jason's excited voice immediately entered his ears.

"Steven, where are you? Why didn't anyone answer the phone two or three times?"

No need to ask, there is definitely good news!

Ye Tian smiled and replied:

"I'm at home, I was taking a shower just now, I didn't hear it"

"No wonder, let me tell you good news, your silver spoon is indeed an antique, and it has a lot of background!"

Of course it's an antique, I know that better than anyone! Ye Tianxin said.

Then he asked excitedly:

"Fantastic! Who the hell did this spoon come from?"

"Let Benny tell you, he knows better!"

"OK!"

Then, Benny's voice came over.

"Hey, Steven, you're such a lucky guy! It's really enviable to meet such a good baby!"

"Hello Benny, thank you for your help, tell me the origin of this spoon, I can't wait!"

"This sterling silver spoon comes from France in the 19th century. It is a high-end custom tableware. It is definitely an antique, and it is very valuable. If it is a whole set of tableware, it is even more valuable!

The workshop that made this set of tableware is very famous. It is the Boyi House under Hermès in France. Their custom tableware is the best in the world and is a top luxury! "

"Wow!"

Ye Tian exclaimed in surprise, and there was an excited expression on his face.

He understands this luxury brand, and its status in the field of western tableware is the same as Hermes' status in the fashion industry, and it is the top brand.

But Ye Tian still had some doubts.

"As far as I know, Boyi House's silverware is marked 'E.P', why is this set with 'J'? Is it a bit inconsistent?"

Benny immediately explained with a smile:

"Yes, 'E.P' is their logo, but it's a mass-produced product, custom-made, made by a specific craftsman, it doesn't have this mark, it's the craftsman's personal logo on it.

Your set of tableware is like this, and it has an even more extraordinary origin. It comes from the hands of the founder of Boyi House, "Jean Baptiste Foss". The floral J on the handle is his logo.

It's a pity that I can't find out who it was customized for, otherwise the value will be higher, even so, one thing is very certain, the customizer must be a big man, and ordinary people can't afford the tableware made by him! "

"Awesome! I didn't expect such an inconspicuous set of tableware to hide so much content, it's incredible!"

Although he had long known that this was a set of antique tableware and that it was of great value, Ye Tian was still shocked when he heard its true identity, and he directly sighed.

Before the emotion was over, Benny's voice came to his ears again.

"Steven, do you intend to sell this set of antique tableware? When looking for someone to appraise it today, an antique dealer took a fancy to this rare tableware.

If you are willing to sell, then I can help to contact the other party, I believe he will give a very good price and will definitely satisfy you! "

What are you waiting for? Of course it's sold! Dude is not a fan of pretending that you have to eat with custom cutlery!

Without any hesitation, Ye Tian replied immediately:

"Of course I'm happy to sell it. I don't have a hobby of collecting tableware. It would be great to be able to turn it into dollars! Please help me get in touch, and we will meet at an appointment to complete this transaction!"

"Okay! I'll call right now, there will be results soon"

Benny answered excitedly, and then went to call.

And Ye Tian's ears were immediately filled with Jason's envious and excited voice.

"Wow! Dude, you're such a lucky guy! It's incredible to have found another treasure! It seems that falling into the water is a blessing to God! Should I go jumping in the East River?"

"Hahaha"

Ye Tian laughed immediately.

"Calm down! Calm down! Dude, you'd better stop thinking about jumping into the East River, lest you die young!"

"That's impossible! I've been diving, and Donghe can't beat me at all!"

After making a few jokes, Ye Tian got back to business.

"Thank you Jason, if it wasn't for you and Benny's help, I wouldn't have been able to figure out the origin of the tableware and contact the buyer so quickly"

"You're welcome, it's just a little effort!"

Although Jason said so, Ye Tian couldn't take it for granted, he immediately said with a serious face:

"As long as the transaction is completed, in addition to Benny's 10%, I will give you a separate 5% commission to thank you for your help, how about it? Are you satisfied?"

"What? Steven, is this real? I'm not dreaming, am I?"

Jason was so excited he was going crazy.

"Of course it's true! It can't keep you busy"

"Yeah! That's great! Steven, you're so generous! You'll be my brother from now on! No! More than a brother, I love you!"

Jason is completely insane!

While joking, Benny came back from the call, took the phone and continued to talk with Ye Tian.

"Steven! I contacted that antique dealer friend, if you have time, trade it tomorrow, he can't wait to see this antique tableware immediately"

Ye Tian's mood was just as urgent, and he replied without any hesitation:

"Okay, I'm going to Manhattan tomorrow morning to run errands, and after that, where shall we meet?"

"Meet me at my second-hand store at noon, so that it is convenient for everyone. As for the price of antiques, it is up to you to discuss, I will not give any opinions, as long as you don't forget my commission!"

These old beauties! Talking about money is always straightforward, without any cover up or embarrassment!

Ye Tian smiled and said:

"Benny, I understand the rules. The commission for private transactions is 10%, right? There are definitely not many of you!"

"Exactly, Steven, what a gentleman you are!"

Benny was very excited, a sum of money fell from the sky and fell in front of him, can you be unhappy!

"That's good! See you tomorrow, Benny!"

"See you!"

After saying goodbye, Ye Tian hung up the phone.

Putting down the phone, he immediately took out the set of antique tableware and began to appreciate it.

Tomorrow, this has nothing to do with me, take a look and take a look!

Then he began to inquire about the price of related antique tableware, so that he could have a good idea when bargaining with the other party.

With a clear source, the information is much easier to check!

Soon he found the price information for a set of classic sterling silver custom tableware, which was also made by 'Jean Baptiste Foss'. It was indeed very expensive and extravagant!

Get this done, and today is the perfect ending.

Tomorrow is the day of counting money!