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    As if seeing that they were still a little unconvinced, Zhou Shutong continued to preach.  In addition to the more subjective opinions I just mentioned, a few of us old guys have also carefully discussed this paper and ink.  This is what Lao Liu said before, and it must be true and supported by evidence.  We found that the paper and ink used in this painting are indeed consistent with the paper and ink used in Jiangxi Province in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

    This painting is made of the finest raw rice paper.  The characteristics of this kind of raw rice paper are that it is easy to apply ink without bleeding too quickly and too widely. The paper is tender but not slippery, and it can especially express the interest of calligraphy and painting.

    Since Dong Qichang founded the Southern School of Painting and the rise of the Literati School of Painting, the "Four Kings" and "Four Monks" of Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics, as well as the Shanghai School in the late Qing Dynasty, all did not draw on raw paper.  Zhu Da, a native of Bada Mountain, also likes to paint on raw paper because it can better highlight the vivid characteristics of his brushwork.  "

    "There is no other way to identify calligraphy and painting. Look at other genuine works from the same period and compare and analyze them carefully. Don't use paper produced in later generations and draw on the works of writers from previous dynasties. It's a joke that you still identify them as real.  I suggest that you check more information and have a clear understanding of the characteristics of paper in each era. You should also find out clearly what kind of paper and ink each painter likes to use. Between raw paper and cooked paper  There is no need for me to remind you of the different characteristics of painting on paper, silk paper, etc. You can think about it carefully yourself."

    Zhou Shutong¡¯s words were all taken seriously by several juniors, and they expressed their unanimous opinions with solemn expressions.  These are the hard-earned experiences of the senior experts. Of course, they must understand them carefully and accept them with an open mind.

    Zhou Xia felt that the trip was worthwhile. He also felt that there were many things that he needed to consider carefully on his journey as a treasure appraiser. He could not travel all over the world simply relying on the system.

    It¡¯s easy to know why, but it¡¯s not easy to know why.  Only by understanding deeply can Zhou Xia overcome his own difficulties.

    "Do you have any questions?" Zhou Shutong also asked a few of them.

    "A few people said they understood. If Zhou Shutong explained it in detail, if they still couldn't understand it, it would prove that they were not qualified to do calligraphy and painting, so they might as well quit as soon as possible."

    In ordinary times, it is quite difficult for experienced experts to reveal a little bit of identification skills to you.

    Liu Yuanshan also smiled and said, "At this point, we can basically confirm that this is the manuscript of Bada Shanren, and it is the most rare unfinished manuscript." Its significance is also extraordinary. Congratulations to Xiao Zhou, for getting such a piece again  Precious cultural relics.  "

    Zhou Xia quickly replied, "I have to thank a few old men for appraising my painting." I also learned a lot of things that I couldn't learn in other places, which benefited me a lot.  I feel like listening to you is worth ten years of reading.  "

    Zhao Xiangbo laughed and said, "I said you are still too young. Don't thank me too early. These old guys are not good people. Maybe they are paying attention to this treasure deep down in their hearts!"

    Liu Yuanshan smiled slightly and said, "Old Zhao has always said this.  But we do have some thoughts. As you know, Xiao Zhou, this autumn auction is of great significance to our Tiandi Auction Company. In such a market environment, it is both an opportunity and a challenge for our auction company.  If you miss this opportunity, it will be even harder to have such good conditions in the future. In terms of porcelain and miscellaneous items, with your help, Xiao Zhou, we collected a lot of fine products for us, and Xiao Zhou himself also contributed a lot of fine products. At this time, we "  We shouldn't have asked for too much, but seeing such precious Bada Shanren's handwriting made us suffer from occupational disease again.  If, Xiao Zhou, you are willing to bear the pain and let this Cuckoo Cry Blood Picture go to this autumn auction, our Liu family will be very grateful.  "

    "Mr. Liu is too strong in words. Without the help of several old men to identify it, I would still be ignorant. I would only subconsciously think that my own things are the best things. But what are the advantages and characteristics of it?  I can't explain it. In my opinion, it's nothing more than a hidden secret. A few old men helped me answer my questions." I am very grateful.  Now if the auction company needs it, I am willing to take it out and participate in this autumn auction.

    "Zhou Xia quickly replied that Liu Yuqing had already let him through the wind before, so he didn't feel strange that Liu Yuanshan made such a request. What's more, the Cuckoo's Crying Blood Painting was indeed in his hand.  Zhou Xia doesn't think that with his current knowledge base, he is qualified to own such a precious cultural relic. If a collector who really likes Bada Shanren can pay a high price to collect it, Zhou Xia would be very happy to see it.

    "It's great that you can think so, Xiao Zhou. On behalf of Tiandi Auction Company, I would like to thank you first!" Liu Yuanshan looked serious. He did not mean to be pretentious, but felt from the bottom of his heart.  Want to change??Other collectors who own such precious treasures are not as willing as Zhou Xia to take the treasures out for auction. They will not agree to meet you if it doesn't take ten days and a half.

    Zhou Xia hurriedly said, "I am also a member of the company, and I should do my best for the company."  However, the auction catalog has been prepared, is there still time to add it now?  "

    Liu Yuanshan smiled and said, "We are all gathered together today to make final adjustments and modifications to the auction catalog.  There were too few fine works in the original calligraphy and painting section. With this picture of cuckoo crying in blood, this autumn auction will definitely be even more glorious.  "

    "I firmly believe so!" Zhou Xia replied with a smile.

    Next to her, Liu Yuqing also expressed her gratitude to Zhou Xia for his generosity and said, "Under the current market adjustment situation, other collectors are keeping their Bada Shanren works tightly in their hands."  I haven¡¯t seen Bada Shanren¡¯s works appearing in the auction catalogs of other auction companies.  This time, we must increase investment, do a good job in publicity and promotion, buck the market trend, and make this unfinished work of Bada Shanren the biggest focus and highlight of this year¡¯s autumn auction.  "

    Zhou Xia nodded in agreement. He was also an auctioneer himself, so he naturally understood the meaning of Liu Yuqing's words. It seemed that they were really determined to work hard this time.  Although it is not completely comparable to the major domestic auction companies, at the very least, it can establish Tiandi Auction Company's position as one of the best in the East China Sea.  There are actually a lot of antique collectors in Donghai, but there has never been an outstanding sales company. The reason is that most of the famous collectors in Donghai directly cooperate with overseas Christie's and Sotheby's.

    As for the publicity and promotion methods, Liu Yuqing did not go into details. Zhou Xia could also guess it. The main thing was to arouse topics and increase everyone's attention.  In fact, if the news about this painting is revealed,

    It¡¯s already an excellent topic.

    No need to think about it, the topic about it will definitely be very lively.

    There must be many people who doubt it. Except for those who object for the sake of opposition, doubts are also normal.  But Zhou Xia is sure that there will be many people who support and agree with it, because the painting itself can stand the test of time.

    ¡°Even if the auction fails in the end because everyone is ignorant of the goods, Zhou Xia will not feel it is a pity. In that case,¡± he will not only save the Liu family¡¯s face, but also retain the ownership of this precious cultural relic.

    Liu Yuanshan did not let go of Liu Suifeng and Zhou Nanming, and called them forward. "Look at your magnanimity and eyesight. In the future, follow Zhou Xia's example and learn more. Don't go out and embarrass our old guy from the Yun Gang."

    What else can Liu Suifeng and Zhou Nanming say now?

    Although I felt unhappy, I could only nod my head frequently, saying that I would get closer to Zhou Xia and learn more from him in the future.

    Zhou Nanming, a literary young man, was particularly depressed. He had expected to defeat his potential love rival Zhou Xia in his field of expertise, but he never expected that he had already failed miserably before the war even started.  The successive setbacks also made him a little discouraged." He concluded that opposing for the sake of opposition is indeed a bad behavior.

    But what made him particularly sad was that even his own grandfather Zhou Shutong did not let him go. He pointed at Qiu Ying's hunting picture of Qiu Mountain in the auction catalog and lectured him, "Nanming, you have to be like Zhou Xiaduo."  Just learn.  Look at Qiu Shizhou¡¯s hunting picture in Qiu Mountain. Although Wen Zhengming¡¯s fake postscript is very obvious, the characteristics of Qiu Shizhou¡¯s painting style are equally outstanding. You just stare at the fake postscript and turn a blind eye to Qiu Shizhou¡¯s original work. It¡¯s really not true.  I know where you have learned in the appraisal of calligraphy and painting over the years. After you go back, you should reflect on it. Fortunately, Zhou Xia does not have such a problem as you and accurately appraised it. Although this postscript was forged later, Qiu Shizhou¡¯s  The painting is real. You can transfer the painting by yourself, and you are not allowed to have any other ideas in the future. If I find out, I will definitely not let you go. Just be honest and don't fix the mess all day long.  "Things and things" are the only way to improve your cultivation and level.  "

    Amidst Zhao Xiangbo¡¯s laughter, Zhou Nanming had to force his smile and nodded in agreement.

    This was his embarrassment. Seeing that Zhou Xiachu was promoted to senior appraiser, under Liu Suifeng's instigation, he went to slap him in the face to earn face for himself, so as to gain points in Liu Yuqing's heart.  I never thought I'd get slapped in the face,

    Instead, Zhou Xia beat him in the face and gave him this painting by Qiu Shizhou as a promotion gift.

    He originally wanted to hide this matter as much as possible, and Liu Suifeng, as his good friend, naturally would not mention it.

    But when Zhou Shutong saw the catalog, he praised them for being particularly accurate in identifying the painting with a fake postscript.  The fact that there are pseudo-postscripts is truthfully recorded in the catalogue, and there are also detailed explanations.  In Zhou Shutong's view, this requires a pair of discerning eyes to see through the surface and prevent the genuine product from being covered in dust.

    weekShutong also asked who did the appraisal. At first, he only guessed that it was Liu Suifeng or Zhou Nanming. Neither of them dared to admit it and could only respond vaguely.

    " But Liu Suifeng and Zhou Nanming didn't tell them, but Liu Yuqing would not hide the truth. What's more, the current owner of this painting is Zhou Xia. The elders will know these things sooner or later, and she is not afraid of being such a bad person.

    So, she described the scene truthfully.

    This made Zhou Nanming extremely embarrassed. Facing Liu Yuqing, he had no temper at all.

    Because of this, he was punished by Zhou Shutong, leading to the scene just now.

    Although Zhou Xia intended for everyone to focus on the auction catalog, he did not expect that such a scene would appear again, which really made him feel a little funny. Of course, on the surface, he still had to pretend to be nonchalant.

    He only thanked Zhou Nanming again for the promotion gift and said that everyone should indeed strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the future.

    Zhou Nanming only felt that his balls were extremely painful, and the sadness in his heart became brighter and brighter.

    "These are just minor incidents. Although the person involved felt pain, everyone took it as a joke and even laughed it off. Only Zhao Xiangbo did not forget to hit Zhou Nanming.  Although Zhao Xiangbo was a little unhappy when he saw Zhou Xia at first, he also felt that it was very pleasant to see Zhou Nanming suffer at the hands of Zhou Xia, and he even felt a little gloating about his misfortune.

    Putting all this aside, what Liu Yuanshan urgently needs to deal with right now is this picture of Du Que crying in blood.

    "Since it is going to be auctioned, we have to talk about its value." Although it is more vulgar, Liu Yuanshan feels that measuring it with money is actually the best expression of the value of these precious cultural relics.

    Finally, everyone agreed that the valuation of this painting is between 8 million and 10 million." In such a market environment, everyone's valuations and bids will be relatively conservative. The valuation they proposed can be regarded as a  Quite a bold estimate.

    Zhou Xia has no objection to this. He will naturally welcome more funds from the auction.

    ¡°And in his opinion, if it is systematically identified as a precious cultural relic, 10 million is not too much.

    But for buyers, this price may be a bit high, especially if it is not a Bada Shanren work that has been circulated in an orderly manner, and it is just an unfinished work. Even several experienced experts present have identified it as authentic.  , but others may not believe it!

    Liu Suifeng had raised such doubts, but Zhou Nan was still worried about himself and did not express any opinions on this.

    In order to refute his opinions, Liu Yuqing immediately pointed out some of her own opinions. "First of all, we have to make it clear that the buyers for such a collection are not collectors who are completely ignorant of the business, but only quite a few collectors."  Buyers with experience and strength are our first priority.  As for whether Bada Shanren is authentic, I think as long as the level is not too low, it will be an experienced expert."

    Everyone should have their own standards of judgment.  But we must also try our best to win over those new-faced collectors who are new and powerful. Before they become regular customers of Grand Auction Gongxi, we'd better win them over first.

    Therefore, the necessity of doing a good job in relevant publicity work is here.  "

    "Secondly, a higher estimate can also explain the attitude of our auction company towards this painting of Cuckoo Crying with Blood. I think that for works like Bada Shanren, a higher estimate is reasonable. If the estimate is too low, it will make people feel  The company has no confidence in the identification results, it is fake or something like that.

    If our auction company¡¯s position is not firm and we have no confidence in this work, how can buyers have the confidence to participate in the bidding of Bada Shanren¡¯s works with confidence!  "

    "Furthermore, the estimate is slightly higher and the contrast is large. It is easier to create a topic about whether the painting is worth the price. We can publicize it on our website. As long as there is a topic,

    We don¡¯t even have to do it deliberately, our peers will naturally spread it for us.  Now is the era of eyeball economy. We can¡¯t wait for some of the previous auctions to be completed before triggering overwhelming discussions. That is of little significance to our auction company.¡± ¡°In short,¡± I think it is difficult to succeed in this industry.  We cannot be timid when swimming against the current.  To have good things in vain and not be able to bring out their best effects is a failure for us managers, and we have no shame in trusting us and handing over the collections to the sellers we operate.  "

    Liu Suifeng was unable to struggle. He had to admit that what Liu Yuqing said made sense. As long as it could warm up everyone's interest in the painting before the autumn auction, no matter what the final auction result was, for Tiandi Auction Company,  It¡¯s all earned.

    What¡¯s more, in addition to this controversial Bada Shanren work, the company also has Yongxuan Qinghua porcelain, Tianhuang seals, etc.There are good topics to promote, so that everyone can feel the warmth of spring in this slightly cold season.

    Of course, there is a more important point.

    This painting belongs to Zhou Xia. As long as the client agrees with the valuation of the painting, Liu Suifeng's objections will be meaningless.  And his attitude is also quite clear, that is, he unswervingly supports Liu Yuqing without any reason.

    Liu Renfeng¡¯s objections were ineffective, and the matter was settled.

    In addition, Liu Yuqing, who has always been prepared for other matters related to this autumn auction, also reported to Liu Yuanshan and the others.  She is articulate, has clear thoughts, is confident, and is well-organized in what she says and does, and is highly recognized by her elders.

    Even in other aspects, Liu Suifeng agreed, and even added a lot to the suggestions and opinions put forward by Liu Yuqing.  But in the previous confrontations, he had lost several cities in succession, which caused him to lose a lot of points.

    Liu Yuqing also took a dominant position in various matters of Tiandi Auction Company for the first time.

    Zhou Xia saw this change and felt happy for Liu Yuqing from the bottom of his heart.

    Liu Yuanshan and the others had no reason not to see what Zhou Xia could see, but they had no intention of interfering. It was their established strategy to let the competition between Liu Yuqing and Liu Suifeng go.

    In the past, the company's business focus was on calligraphy and painting, so Liu Suifeng, who was specialized in this, had the advantage. Now Liu Yuqing has Zhou Xia's help, not only consolidating her own position, but also expanding into Liu Suifeng's field.  Marching in, Zhou Xia¡¯s picture of the cuckoo crying blood is the best symbol of this.

    For seniors of the Liu family like Liu Yuanshan, it doesn't matter who holds the dominant position in the company, Liu Yuqing or Liu Suifeng. Anyway, they are both juniors of the Liu family. As long as they can run the Tiandi Auction Company well and maximize the interests of the Liu family, it will be fine.  .

    The only variable is Zhou Xia. If he chooses to withdraw, Liu Yuqing's advantage will definitely be lost.  At the same time, the Liu family's interests will also be particularly affected.  (To be continued)

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