Xuan Neng Bao Jian

Chapter 16: Mountain Dwelling Flowers and Birds

"Now, let's invite the first collection to appear!"

Accompanied by the host's silver bell-like voice, the waiter brought up an exquisite tray covered with red satin, which looked extremely luxurious.

"Wow!"

The host stretched out his hand and tore off the satin, and on the tray was a simple scroll.

She gracefully and gracefully opened the scroll. It is a picture scroll with landscapes, flowers and birds inscribed on it. It looks lifelike and elegant. The middle ground seems to complement each other.

"This "Mountain Dwelling Flowers and Birds Picture" is the work of Li Daoyuan, a great painter of the Tang Dynasty. I will not say much about the name of Master Li. He is known as the Flower and Bird Fairy. The flowers and birds he painted are as lifelike as they are born in nature. Representative, and this picture of flowers and birds living in the mountains is the work of Master Li in his later years, the brushwork is thick and smooth, and it is really a rare masterpiece, showing the fairy bones of flowers and birds...!"

After introducing this painting of flowers and birds in the mountains, the host looked at the masters above the chairman.

"Now, I would like to invite all treasure appraisers to appraise and estimate for us!"

Hearing the host's words, the audience's eyes instantly fell on the chairman. This was the highlight of the event. Being able to hear the comments of Master Jianbao was a good opportunity for these antique lovers to gain knowledge.

The waiter walked past all the masters with a tray, and when a master was interested in recruiting the scroll, the waiter stopped in front of the master respectfully and offered him a tray for tasting.

The waiter walked slowly from left to right with the picture scroll. From time to time, Master Jianbao stretched out his hand to signal him to stop and study it confidently. When the picture scroll passed in front of Zhang Yunlong, he still drooped his eyes and did not move.

And Chen Yunfeng seemed to be interested in the painting of flowers and birds in the mountains. He took out a magnifying glass to study the painting, then waved noncommittally for the waiter to pass it on.

"Unfortunately, Master Zhang is not interested!"

"That's right! If I can hear Master Zhang's comments, I won't be in vain this time!"

"Cut, what do you know? As Master Zhang, as long as you open your mouth, the value of this collection will be almost guaranteed, so at auctions, Master Zhang rarely asks for an estimate!"

"That's right, but Master Chen also read it, I wonder if he will comment on it!"

"I hope, as long as these two masters have nothing to say, I will be sure!"

Soon, the picture scroll was sent to Wang Xiaohu, Wang Xiaohu squinted his eyes, but he didn't accept it.

His own knowledge and experience are very clear to him. Although Wang Xiaohu has been diligent and eager to learn since he entered the industry, compared with these older generation masters of appraising treasures, he can be regarded as a big sword in front of Guan Gong's gate. The first collection is the beginning of the auction, which is of great significance. It is usually reviewed by some well-established treasure appraisers. With his qualifications, it would be a violation of the rules for him to comment.

"The brush and ink in this painting are thick and expressive. Whether it is the brush or the ink, it is undoubtedly the style of Master Li. The paper used for the scroll is dark yellow, which is the silk paper that was popular in the Tang Dynasty. Preserved without losing its brilliance, no matter the pen, ink and picture scroll are impeccable, and the signature and stamp are square and smooth, it must be genuine!"

The person who made the comment, Wang Xiaohu, also knew Song Ziyu who had greeted him earlier.

This Song Ziyu is about 70 years old, and he is well-known in the treasure appraisal circle of Baihe City. It is reasonable for him to comment first.

"This painting is wonderful. It depicts mountains and rivers like a fairyland, and depicts flowers and birds so lifelike. It is no doubt that it is a very direct work of the flower and bird fairy. Judging from its brushwork, paper and ink, it should be an authentic work. I agree with Master Song!"

Li Raonian, who was at the last table, stroked the scroll in his hand, and said lightly.

"Okay, now that the masters have finished tasting and commenting, let's start bidding now!"

The host waved a small hammer in his hand and shouted loudly,

"For this painting, the starting price is 50, and each increase should not be less than [-]. Bidding starts now!"

"Since both Master Song and Master Li say it's the real work, it shouldn't be wrong!"

"55 million!"

A fat-looking businessman raised the sign in his hand.

"Tch, you underestimate this picture of flowers and birds living in the mountains! How can the pinnacle work of the Flower and Bird Fairy be worth this price!"

"This is 70 million less!"

"80 million!"

"85 million!"

Soon the price of this scroll kept rising.

Li Daoyuan is well-known, and his works are highly collectible, especially the works in his later years. The average price of each painting is over one million, so it is not surprising that everyone is bidding for it.

"100 million!"

Dajinlianzi Wangdan raised the sign in his hand with great pride. Although he was sitting at the bottom, his economic strength was not justified.

"Tch, a local rich man, isn't he afraid of you? 150 million!"

"200 million! Let's see who can beat me!"

The big gold chain on Wang Dan's big neck rattled, and the price was directly increased by 50.

Hearing his price, many viewers around frowned slightly, and instantly put out their plans to compete with him.

A businessman puts the most emphasis on profit, and the value of this painting is 200 million is considered the limit, unless he really likes this painting, or is not short of money, who would spend such a waste of money.

Seeing that the entire hall was quiet for a moment, Wang Danda's face was a little smug.

He is not short of money, but he is short of literature and art.

He was born as a coal boss. Although he has a lot of money, he is always despised by some upper-class people, so he is especially fond of Wenwan, which is full of literary and artistic atmosphere. To him, 200 million is just a matter of digging up a few more truckloads of coal, which is nothing at all.

"This gentleman bid 200 million, is there a higher price?"

The host glanced at the audience and said loudly.

"Damn, dare to grab this young master, 250 million!"

The one who spoke was a well-known playboy in Baihe City. The reason why he bid high was not because he liked the painting, but simply to attract the attention of the beautiful host.

Seeing the two of them confronting each other and constantly raising the price, the spectators around kept silent and looked like they were watching a show.

"Master Wang, I don't know this painting, what do you think?"

When the two were bidding fiercely, Li Raonian suddenly asked Wang Xiaohu.

"Ok?"

Wang Xiaohu frowned slightly, he didn't look at the painting carefully just now, now Li Raonian asked him, of course he couldn't say anything.

"Master Wang, I heard that you were able to beat Lao Li last time! We have always wanted to see your treasure-appreciating skills!"

A treasure appraiser next to Wang Xiaohu waved his hand, and the waiter brought the painting of flowers and birds in the mountains to Wang Xiaohu.

"That's right, Master Wang, after you beat me last time, I've been wanting to learn more about your methods. It happens that all the masters are here, so we can have a good chat!"

The corner of Li Raonian's mouth was lightly raised, the smile on his face was extremely cold, he looked at Wang Xiaohu and said, "Please ask Master Wang to comment for us!"

(End of this chapter)