Antique Dealer

Chapter 185 Thanks
Lu Dayu suddenly became embarrassed. He couldn't say that he borrowed his son's friend's trust in his son and deliberately sold fakes, right?
When Fang Hao mentioned this matter, Lu Dayu couldn't insist on insisting that the two situations mentioned by Fang Hao would not happen, so he said: "If this is not the case, if the situation you mentioned occurs, I will make up 100 yuan for you." Wan, it should be all right!"

Fang Hao shook his head: "If what I said happens, and only one piece is genuine, you need to give me another 100 million besides the real one! If they are all fakes, then give me 200 million!"

Speaking of this, he stared into Lu Dayu's eyes: "Since shopkeeper Lu has confidence in his own eyesight, it doesn't matter if I agree to this condition, don't you think so?"

Fang Hao's eyes pierced Lu Dayu's eyes like a sharp knife, Lu Dayu couldn't help trembling slightly, his mind was a little blank, and subconsciously said: "Yes."

As soon as the words fell, Lu Dayu became angry from embarrassment. He was obviously bullied by Fang Hao once, but he agreed to everything. How could he take back his words?

At the same time, he felt a little emotional in his heart, this Fang Hao is indeed very powerful despite his young age, he does not complain that his idiot son fell into Fang Hao's hands!
Fang Hao said with a smile: "Let's sign an agreement first, let's not say whether it is troublesome or not, everyone can rest assured that there is an agreement."

Tang Mingshan also smiled and said, "Yes, as long as there is no ghost in your heart, why not sign an agreement?"

Even Lu Xiujie hoped that his father could sign the agreement, and hoped that there were problems with the things he brought, so that he could pay 200 million yuan and relieve his hatred.

Lu Dayu was very annoyed by what he said from left to right, and it was hard not to agree, so he could only admit it with his nose squeezed.

After signing the agreement, Lu Dayu took out the contents of the box, which were a painting, a vajra pestle and a silver plain stove.

"Then I'm welcome."

Seeing that Fang Hao took out the magnifying glass, Lu Dayu sneered inwardly. It is really unnecessary to use a magnifying glass to identify these three things.

If someone wants to say that a magnifying glass cannot be used to appraise paintings, Lu Dayu will definitely spit him in his heart.

why?
If you are an appraisal expert and your eyes are not very good, then it is really necessary to use a magnifying glass to study the authenticity of the work.But you have to pay attention, this is just a case of identification, and it is used for reading characters, not for appreciating calligraphy and painting, let alone for appreciating artworks.

For example, when appraising a Chinese painting "Goshawk Picture", attention must be paid to details such as the goshawk's demeanor and movements, as well as the integration with the environment. These places do not need to be observed with a magnifying glass. Is this not superfluous?
If Fang Hao knew Lu Dayu's thoughts, he would definitely agree.

So what kind of work needs a magnifying glass when appreciating it?For example, miniature sculpture art, or some special painting process, these works cannot be separated from the magnifying glass when they are produced, and naturally they need a magnifying glass even more when appreciating them.Its artistic beauty can only be appreciated through a magnifying glass.

Since Fang Hao agreed with Lu Dayu's idea, why did he take out the magnifying glass?Again, this is a habit of his. As for being considered a noob by others, he doesn't care. Besides, it's better to be considered a noob than to lose money.

After a while, Fang Hao looked away, picked up the teacup and took a sip: "This tea is really good, it has been steeped for several times, and the taste of the tea is still outstanding."

Huang Zhicheng smiled and said, "Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to recommend it to you."

"It's your responsibility, unlike some people who just know how to talk nonsense."

Everyone can hear that Fang Hao's words are obviously mocking Lu Dayu.

After hearing this, Lu Dayu finally couldn't hold back anymore, and the smile disappeared from his face: "Mr. Fang, if you have any questions, just speak up!"

"I thought I could keep a smile on my face all the time!"

Fang Hao muttered to himself, and put the teacup back in his hand: "Then let's talk about this long-handled incense burner first."

There is a saying in Buddhism that "speaking at the seat of incense". In the early days, because there were no incense sticks, it was necessary to put incense cakes, incense sticks, incense balls, etc. into a furnace containing charcoal fire for roasting, and a special hand-held incense burner appeared.Among them, the long-handled incense burner was first seen in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, also known as the magpie tail burner or hand burner, and was used as a Buddha supporter.

"Generally speaking, long-handled incense burners are used in conjunction with Xiangbaozi (a kind of incense set specially used to hold spices). The image of this kind of hand stove is often shown in Dunhuang murals and silk paintings. Xiangbaozi is attached to the long on the handle.

Judging from the style and craftsmanship of this long-handled incense burner, it should have been made in the middle and late Tang Dynasty. There should also be treasures on the handle, but there is no treasure on this long handle. There must be traces, right?Regarding this point, I don't know how Shopkeeper Lu intends to explain it? "

Seeing Fang Hao looking at him with a sneer, Lu Dayu said coldly, "Continue."

"Okay, then let's talk about craftsmanship."

Lu Dayu looked at Fang Hao talking eloquently, and became more and more puzzled. What is going on with Fang Hao? How does he know so much about the craftsmanship of Tang Dynasty silverware? Could it be that he specializes in gold and silverware?Or, he is studying Buddhist utensils, if so, then he has miscalculated.

No, according to Fang Hao, there are at least two problems, he can't think that the vajra is wrong, right?But this is not impossible, if so, then my goal will be achieved.

As for the problem with the painting, does Fang Hao know how to appraise calligraphy and painting?Of course, if Fang Hao must think there is something wrong with this painting, I definitely don't mind hitting him in the face!

Fang Hao finished speaking in one breath: "Shopkeeper Lu, is there any problem with what I said?"

"Wonderful, quite wonderful." Lu Dayu said on his lips, but his expression didn't show half, and he said, "Do you think there are still problems with the remaining two things?"

"Of course!"

"I still want to hear your opinion." Both Lu Dayu and his son were shocked, and Lu Xiujie was looking forward to Fang Hao's slap in the face of his father.

When Fang Hao actually pointed at the painting, Lu Dayu was overjoyed, and a smile appeared on his face: "Do you think there is something wrong with this painting?"

"Should I repeat it?"

Lu Dayu chuckled: "Mr. Fang, it seems that you are wrong. I have already asked for this painting..."

"Wait!" Fang Hao directly interrupted Lu Dayu's speech: "I don't care who you asked to authenticate before, I think this painting is definitely not the authentic work of Zha Shibiao!"

Lu Dayu crossed his arms and said with a smile, "Then you can tell."

Fang Hao first asked: "Who is Zha Shibiao, you should know?"

Lu Dayu nodded: "Of course, he is a famous painter, calligrapher and poet in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. .”

Fang Hao asked again: "Then, do you know Gao Cen?"

Lu Dayu wondered why Fang Hao asked such a question, but nodded and said: "I know, one of the eight Jinling families in the Qing Dynasty, from Hangzhou."

Fang Hao took out his mobile phone again and called up a painting: "Have you seen this painting? The author is Gao Cen. Don't you think the content and layout of your painting are exactly the same!"

Lu Dayu leaned forward and saw the content on the phone, he was horrified, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Zha Shibiao's painting style has two kinds, one is brush and ink vertical and horizontal, extensive and luxurious all the way, mostly with ink and wash clouds and mountains as the theme, imitating the clouds and smoke trees of Mi's father and son, the brushwork is sloppy, and the rendering is combined with dry and light ink, blending Dong Qichang's elegant and elegant ink technique, bold and bold. And this painting is in this style."

Fang Hao sneered and said, "As for Gao Cen's painting style, he learned from Zhu Han in his early years and later learned from Lan Ying, which is totally different from Zha Shibiao's style of painting. Do you think Gao Cen refers to Zha Shibiao, or Zha Shibiao? Did you refer to Gao Cen for the standard?"

Lu Dayu opened his mouth, wanting to shout out, he invited authoritative experts to appraise this painting, how could it be fake!
Fang Hao looked at Lu Dayu, and then said: "Shopkeeper Lu, the content of this agreement should be fulfilled, right?"

Lu Dayu wanted to repent very much at this moment, but when he noticed that Huang Zhicheng was staring at him, he didn't dare for a moment, unless he wanted to cut himself off from the antique circle.It's useless to go back on the key point, the agreement is clearly written in black and white.

But this is 100 million!
Just thinking about it, Lu Dayu felt his heart ached and almost suffocated.

"Fang Hao, is there any problem with the remaining vajra?" Tang Mingshan asked again in a timely manner.

Lu Dayu's heart tightened suddenly. The estimated value of this vajra was around 40 million. Adding 100 million, the loss would only be 40 million. If there was another problem with the vajra, the loss would be 200 million!Just thinking about it makes my eyes darken.

Fang Hao looked at Lu Dayu with a smile: "There is nothing wrong with this vajra. On the contrary, I have to thank Shopkeeper Lu!"

Everyone was surprised by this statement, and they didn't quite understand the meaning of this sentence.

Fang Hao said with a smile: "Because this is a vajra from the Xixia period!"

Lu Dayu panicked when he heard this: "The vajra of the Xixia period? How is this possible!"

"It's impossible."

Fang Hao pointed to the features on the Vajra Pestle and said: "Everyone, please see that the eight lotus petals on each lotus platform of this Vajra Pestle are all outlined by inscribed lines and decorated with dots inside. This practice was adopted in the 12th century Xixia The vajra produced can be seen in a wide range of applications.

What's more unique is that the lotus petals are divided into two types: triangular and semicircular, and are distributed on the lotus platform in an alternate arrangement. This feature shows that the lotus platform of this pestle has changed on the basis of absorbing the Tubo style.

Capricorn's shape is typical of Xixia style, and the influence of Tubo can be seen at the same time. The nose of Capricorn on Xixia pestle basically does not curl inward, and generally does not depict Capricorn's ears, while Tubo pestle focuses on Capricorn's ears. The depiction of details such as the head and mane.

The Russian Hermitage Museum has a collection of a 12th-century Xixia nine-strand vajra. Its side strands are also shaped like this, but three strands at one end have been lost in the long river of time. In terms of its appearance, it is not as good as this pestle. . "

After hearing Fang Hao's explanation, Lu Dayu was stunned.

(End of this chapter)