Rebirth 93: Break off the engagement at the beginning and marry Bai Fumei

Wang Xiang's sentence "ten years later" just now reminded Chen Yang.

In the previous life, as of early 2023, many of Shen Zhou's surviving works had appeared. According to professional statistics, there are approximately 119 authentic works of Shen Zhou presented on the auction market; among them, 10 are of snow scenes and landscapes, 5 are of Zhaitang themes, and 7 are calligraphy.

In the appraisal of calligraphy and painting, the characteristics of the calligraphy and painting itself are the most important basis for authenticating the authenticity, while other such as inscriptions, descriptions, seals, circulation, etc. are secondary auxiliary basis.

If the calligraphy and painting itself is wrong and inconsistent with the characteristics of the calligrapher and painter, then only talking about the secondary basis of recording and dissemination is meaningless.

Therefore, the "visual inspection" of calligraphy and painting pen and ink judgment is the first, and the textual research of documents, descriptions, circulation, etc. is second.

But Shen Zhou is a special person. As mentioned before, he has a relatively relaxed attitude towards counterfeiting. When he sees some people who make his fake paintings for a living asking him to stamp them, he does not refuse and stamps them. Put your own stamp on it.

Therefore, it is inaccurate to identify the authenticity of Shen Zhou's paintings solely based on seals. In other words, the fake paintings made by Shen Zhou when he was still alive are still precious works of art. Therefore, it has become a difficult problem for future generations to identify whether it is the original handwriting of Shen Zhou.

But in 2020, when the Hong Kong City Art Museum reopened, a new Zhilelou calligraphy and painting exhibition hall was added. When it was opened to the public for exhibition, a very interesting thing happened.

A picture of Shen Zhou's "Baoru Hall Picture" was displayed side by side with a copy by an unknown painter. The best way to compare the real and fake was that a senior antique expert at the time saw the clues, that is, Shen Zhou's nominations were different.

"Haha," Wang Xiang couldn't help but raise his head and laugh when he heard Chen Yang say this. He thought Chen Yang could point out something different, but in the end he actually said that the nomination was wrong. This was simply a big joke.

"Chen Yang, that's all you said about other aspects. You just said that there was a problem with Shen Zhou's nomination. This is simply the biggest joke in the world." Wang Xiang glanced at Chen Yang with a mocking look, pointed at the nomination office and said, "The inscriptions of Shen and Zhou Dynasty are all with flat payment, and all are with flat payment from Yuan to Ming Dynasty. The way of writing the word "Zhou", the "丿" in the first stroke and the "一" in the second stroke are never sealed. Tell me what's wrong. !”

Wang Xiang is right. In the long landscape scroll inscribed by Shen Zhou, there is indeed no seal at the top of the word "zhou". This is also the inscription mark that Shen Zhou used throughout his life, but this does not necessarily mean that it is the inscription written by Shen Zhou himself.

"You are right," Chen Yang glanced at Wang Xiang, "but this does not prove that it was written by Shen Zhou himself. After all, Shen Zhou's tolerant attitude towards fakes is well known."

"But this is just a flaw. Today I will tell you about the rules for Shen Zhou's nomination!"

As he spoke, Chen Yang walked to the front of the painting. At this time, Mr. Ye and Mr. Geng also walked over. Others also walked to the landscape scroll. Song Kaiyuan stood beside Chen Yang and looked at Shen Zhou's nomination carefully. Wait for Chen Yang to say.

This picture made Song Qingyun's heart pounding in the audience. This is too... There are so many famous people. Listen to this young boy like Chen Yang, alas!

If you say it's good, it means showing off your face; if you say it's not good, it means making a big fool of yourself. Chen Yang, Chen Yang, I really don't know what to say about you!

"Oh, no matter what Chen Yang said is true or false, his name was used again today!"

"So many famous people actually gathered together to listen to Chen Yang's appraisal of a painting from the Forbidden City that has been certified as authentic, tsk tsk!"

"Mr. Wang is actually right, but what he just said is only part of Shen Zhou's nomination." Chen Yang squatted in front of the painting, looked at Shen Zhou's title and continued, "Shen Zhou's title, regardless of the composition, structure and writing style, , are highly consistent.”

"In the composition, "Shen" is to the left and "Zhou" is to the right, in a well-proportioned manner; the structures are all tilted to the left, and the vertical hooks are relatively restrained; there are many continuous strokes, and the vertical strokes have slight tremors, and the brushwork is subtle and changeable , beauty and mellowness coexist with strength and gracefulness.”

"Let's take a look at this title. The two characters are not scattered, but aligned up and down without any change." At this point, Chen Yang looked at the crowd and pointed to Shen Zhou's character Zhou.

"The character "zhou" here is too short and flat, unlike the original, which is slightly taller and longer. Especially in the writing, the character "深" falls down at three points, and the last word is bloated and draggy, shaped like a pig with ink; The vertical curved hook is very long, and the character "zhou" is "ji" vertically. The writing is cautious and hesitant, heavy and vague."

After speaking, Chen Yang clapped his hands and stood up, indicating that he was done and the rest was for everyone to see.

Wang Xiang glanced at the side and snorted. What this guy said was true, but how could he prove that what he said was right? Unless he could produce an authentic painting of Shen Zhou on the spot, he would obviously not be able to convince everyone.

"Boy, your jargon is easy to fool laymen, but who of you here today is not an expert? How can you prove that what you say is right?"

Yes, although Chen Yang was right, he has no way to prove it now. Wang Xiang is now making things difficult for Chen Yang, and everyone is sweating for Chen Yang.

Chen Yang looked back at Wang Xiang, and then a trace of contempt flashed at the corner of his mouth. Now everyone else was studying the landscape scroll, but it was good for him. The first thing he thought about was not to verify the authenticity, but to think about how to make things difficult for him.

But my own theory of Shen Zhou's nomination was analyzed by everyone from later generations of antiques, and the conclusion was reached by referring to many authentic works of Shen Zhou.

"Of course I can prove this," Chen Yang chuckled, "The original works of Shen Zhou such as "Wutong Spring Stone Picture", "Village Rice Field Picture", and "Imitation Ni Yunlin Landscape" collected by Shenzhou Museum, and "View of the Staff from afar" collected by the Palace Museum. ", "Bamboo and Stone Picture", Shen Zhou's "Chunxuan Picture" on silk in the collection of Wancheng Museum, "Qingshan Mangrove Picture" in Jincheng Museum."

Listening to Chen Yang talking about the authentic works of Shen Zhou collected in museums, Geng Lao was shocked and couldn't help but look back at Chen Yang.

"These collections, the Nomination Office of Shen Zhou's Authentic Works, all have the characteristics I mentioned. If you don't believe me, you can go see them right away when you go back." Chen Yang chuckled after saying this.

Mr. Ye also stood up and looked at Chen Yang. The Shen Zhou nomination theory he just mentioned has never been proposed before, so he should study it carefully.

Mr. Ye looked at Chen Yang again with admiration in his eyes. At such a young age, he actually traveled to such a place in order to identify the authenticity. This kind of care towards antiques is worthy of praise.

Song Kaiyuan was even more happy. He walked up to Chen Yang and patted Chen Yang on the shoulder. His eyes were full of distress. This was just the details about Shen Zhou's nomination. He had spent so much trouble, plus other antiques. I don't know. How much hardship did you have to endure to develop your eyesight like today?

Then think about my nephew, who stays in the capital all day long. When he was a child, he would not go to the museum without buying him some snacks. It was really disappointing!

Just when Wang Xiang wanted to say something, Mr. Geng walked up to Chen Yang and looked at Chen Yang seriously, "Chen Yang~~Oh!"

Elder Geng's long sigh confused Chen Yang. Song Kaiyuan looked at Elder Geng and gave him a dissatisfied look. My disciple has worked so hard to see the object. What do you mean by sighing now?

Geng Lao asked Chen Yang to face the people below and took a deep breath, "You have all heard it. I have heard many people say in private that Chen Yang was able to pick up this or that item because he was lucky and had famous people around him. Guidance.

"Now you all know in your heart, how many museums did Chen Yang have to visit, and how many times did he have to go to each museum to achieve the results he has today? Chen Yang is the role model for you to learn from, and a role model for you young people! "

After speaking, Mr. Geng took the lead in applauding Chen Yang, and there was also thunderous applause from below. Then Geng Lao said to Chen Yang, "Chen Yang, I can't give you an answer to your theory today, but I promise you that after I go back, I will study and understand what you said. No matter what you said is right or wrong, I will I will give you an accurate answer!"

Chen Yang looked at Mr. Geng and just nodded slightly. Anyway, his theory can withstand scrutiny, so there is nothing to be afraid of.

"You brat, Mr. Geng said he wanted to give you an explanation, so you just nodded and that's it?" Song Kaiyuan pushed Chen Yang from behind, "Why don't you thank Mr. Geng properly!"

Only then did Chen Yang react and hurriedly bent down and bowed to express his gratitude to Mr. Geng.

Wang Xiang snorted at the side, looked at Mr. Geng and said, "Old Geng, there is actually no need. We have more than one authentic work by Shen Zhou in the Forbidden City Museum. Isn't the "Spring Clouds Overlapping Mountains" also titled like this? ?”

"If we follow what he said, could it be that "Spring Clouds Overlapping Mountains" is also a fake?"

After hearing the picture of Chun Yun stacking mountains, Chen Yang turned around and looked at Wang Xiang with a smile, and the corner of his mouth moved slightly, "Mr. Wang, how do you know that that picture must be true?"

Holy shit, everyone looked at Chen Yang dumbfounded. Another fake?