Antique Dealer

Chapter 96
Xing Shu went on to say: "I know this is like superfluous, but what if something unexpected happens, for example, Zhang Daqian didn't keep the money, or the original money was destroyed artificially, trying to forge it as Shi Tao's authentic work?"

The reason why Xing Shu still thinks this way is because Zhang Daqian's efforts on Shi Tao are so deep, which is well known to the world.

When Zhang Daqian was 32 years old, his friend Lu Danlin said: "Daqian's skill in copying ancient paintings is really a ghost in his wrist."

In particular, Shitao imitation is the most famous, not only the brush and ink charm of the painting is the same as the original painting, but also the inscriptions, stamps, ink pads and paper are all realistic and seamless.But he treats his work as a game, and he never hides it from his friends."

So far, there are still rumors that he once deceived Huang Binhong, Chen Banding and other giant eyes and masters by using Shitao, which shows Zhang Daqian's high level of imitating Shitao.

For example, Zhang Daqian's huge "Landscape of Imitation of Shitao" auctioned in 07, not only the picture is exactly the same as Shitao, but also the inscription and seal are lifelike, and the brush and ink technique is even better. Laymen come to it", and it is difficult for ordinary connoisseurs to distinguish the true from the false.

Zuo Lian disagreed with this, and he said: "Of course it is impossible for accidents to happen in this world, but if all accidents are used to judge, then the identification of antiques will be messed up. Therefore, we still use common sense to deduce that this painting It is extremely unlikely that Zhang Daqian did it, and I agree with Xiao Fang’s opinion that this is an authentic painting by Shi Tao.”

Xing Shu said: "Old Zuo, I didn't mean to contradict you on purpose. So far, I have never seen Shi Tao's uncredited works handed down to the world. And if the original works have money, why did the original owner deliberately remove the money? Did you use Zhang Daqian's money?"

It is really difficult for everyone to answer the question Xing Shu asked.

Different from other cultural relic appraisals, calligraphy and painting appraisal is the only cultural relic appreciation classification that cannot be replaced by scientific and technological means among all appraisal categories at present.From the previous "Di Zhu Ming" to the recent "Gong Fu Tie", the appraisal of calligraphy and painting is also the most controversial. The reason is that the lack of unified standards makes the appraisal of calligraphy and painting itself somewhat ambiguous.

As for this painting, due to the existence of money transfer, everyone can judge that this painting is not an imitation of Zhang Daqian, but this painting does not have Shi Tao's signature, which is also not in line with common sense, and then put the author on Zhang Daqian's head , must it be wrong?

If the trouble comes to the end, it must be that the public says the public is right, and the mother-in-law says that the woman is right, and no one can convince anyone.

Of course, the reason why Fang Hao can be sure that this painting is the original work is because the system has given him the experience of picking up leaks.

"I made another discovery just now."

Fang Hao said: "I don't know if you have noticed that the colors on the left and right sides of the sky pole in this painting are somewhat different?"

The so-called ground pole refers to the pole at the bottom after the painting and calligraphy are mounted, and the pole at the top is called the sky pole, and the ground pole is thicker than the sky pole.

The reason why Fang Hao noticed this was also due to his doubts about this painting, and because he thought that since Wu Hongchang wanted to take this painting without thinking about gains and losses, it must be because of something special about this painting.

So, he carefully inspected the details of the whole painting, only to find that the colors at both ends of the pole were inconsistent.

Everyone got the reminder, took a closer look, and found that it was really different.

Li Mingchao immediately understood Fang Hao's meaning: "Could it be that there is another universe in the earth pole?"

"I think it is possible, otherwise there is no need to do it."

While talking, Fang Hao tried to see if the two ends of the pole could be removed. He used a lot of strength, but he did not move. He thought for a while: "This painting will definitely have to be re-mounted in the future, so we should remove the whole pole and then re-frame it. Let's see."

"I'll do the job." Jiang Lan volunteered. When he was young, he learned the craft of painting and calligraphy mounting from a master in Liulichang, and he never let go of it for so many years.

Fang Hao said: "Then I will trouble you when you get old."

Xing Shu asked someone to bring tools, Jiang Lan carefully took off the ground rod, and then took off the shaft heads on both sides. Sure enough, he found something inside. When he took it out, he found that it was the missing inscription, and there was also a handwritten letter.

It turned out that this painting became like this only during the Republic of China. The owner at that time loved this painting very much and always regarded it as a treasure and never showed it to others. Hao Qiang, who loves Shi Tao's works, knew it and wanted to buy it.

If it was a fair trade, this person might be willing, but this tyrant is not a master of fair trade, so he thought of this way, exchanging Zhang Daqian's money for Shi Tao's money.

The letter only mentioned this, as to whether the powerful man got the painting, it is not known.

Now that there is the missing signature, there is no longer any doubt about this painting, and everyone expressed congratulations to Fang Hao.

Xing Shu smiled and said, "Okay, it's still Xiaofang who is good at picking up a big leak under the eyes of everyone."

"It's just my luck." Fang Hao waved his hand with a smile, and honestly told his thoughts during the auction, and why he found that the colors on both sides of the pole were different.

Zuo Lian said with a smile: "In our business, luck is also a kind of strength. Picking up leaks depends on fate. It's not yours, even if it's placed in front of you, you can't see it. It's yours, even if it's thousands of miles away. will also meet."

Everyone deeply agrees with these words. In the circle of antiques, there are too many such things, just like the few times Fang Hao missed it before, it is also a similar situation.

That being said, everyone here will no longer underestimate Fang Hao's strength.

"Xiao Fang, why don't you give me this painting?"

Zuo Lian said solemnly: "On the one hand, I admire Shi Tao quite a lot, and on the other hand, I also want to remember today's lesson, and I hope you can fulfill it."

Zuo Lian expressed his position like this, Fang Hao was too embarrassed to refuse, and finally transferred it to Zuo Lian at a price of 780 million.

It was getting late, and the old people looked a little tired. Everyone stood up one after another, came to the door of the clubhouse, and sent everyone to the car.

After seeing off Zuo Jian and others, Fang Hao and the others were also preparing to go back. Before leaving, Xing Shu gave Fang Hao a personal business card, and hoped to keep in touch in the future.

Same as when I came here, I still took the car driven by Li Ji when I went back. Li Mingchao got on the car and immediately became more active: "Brother Hao, you are really good at it. You can even pick up a big leak when you come to a salon."

Fang Hao said with a smile: "If you persist in the auction, this painting will be yours."

Li Mingchao blushed slightly when he thought of the scene at the auction, and his expression was a little embarrassed: "Don't mention it, it's almost ashamed to be thrown to Java! It's Mr. Li who sees it clearly, and it's easy to smash yourself in the foot if you do this kind of thing! "

Li Ji laughed: "There are always times when people are young. Back then, I also had the idea that I was a smart person and others were stupid. After suffering a few times, I have a long memory. In this world, don't underestimate anyone! "

(End of this chapter)