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In the 2009 autumn auction, a total of 15 Zheng Banqiao paintings were put up for auction by auction companies such as Guardian, Zhongmao Shengjia, Kuangshi, and Huachen. Not only were all sold, but the average price per square foot more than doubled compared to the spring auction, reaching 240,000 yuan.
Among them, in Kuang Shi's 2009 autumn auction of "Yangzhou School" works, "Bamboo and Stone Pictures" painted by Zheng Banqiao in 1764 was estimated to be 7 to 9 million yuan, and was finally sold for 15.12 million yuan, taking the top spot in the auction.
Since 2000, the prices of Zheng Banqiao's works have been on an upward trend. The average price per square foot has increased from 37,000 yuan to 240,000 yuan, an increase of about 6 times. Therefore, Uncle Li really will not sell this work easily.
"Although the market price of this painting is relatively high, selling it for five million is really too high now." Uncle Wu looked away from the painting with a little disappointment. It seemed that he had given up.
"Five million is too high." Han Kongque smiled and said, he could only give up clearly, otherwise Wei Changqing would not be able to negotiate the price.
Wu Dong and his son were the only ones in the field who did not express their opinions. Seeing everyone looking at them, Wu Dong wanted to say something, but was stopped by Uncle Wu: "The price of five million is indeed high. This time we come here, and...
,ww↘w. We need to purchase a batch of goods, so the funds are not that sufficient.”
Seeing that several members of the Wu family had given up, Uncle Li looked at Wei Changqing: "Young man, do you think it's too expensive?"
Wei Changqing smiled and said: "Uncle Li, if I can sell it at this price, I don't think I will wait until now, so if Uncle Li can give me some discount, I will accept it."
Uncle Li looked at the paintings on the table intently, and finally sighed and said: "Five million is really not expensive. You know, I asked someone to authenticate it. Not to mention the calligraphy and painting, whether it is paper or scroll, it is consistent.
The era when Zheng Banqiao lived."
Seeing that Wei Changqing was unmoved, Uncle Li sighed again and said: "Let's do it! Four million and a half million, I'll give you half a million, this is the lowest price."
Wei Changqing said: "Four million, if Uncle Li is really sincere about the transfer, my price will definitely not be low. After all, we are all experts. If I pay this price, I have already taken a lot of risks."
After thinking for a while, Uncle Li said in a daze: "Okay! Four million is four million. After all, I missed it."
Next, Wei Changqing signed a simple transfer agreement with Uncle Li, transferred the money, and then put the scroll away.
After returning to the place where they lived, Wei Changqing's uncle Zhaodong said hurriedly: "Changqing, those people from the Wu family were obviously asking for help. Why did you buy this painting at such a high price?"
"Huh?" Huangshan looked at Zhaodong Ke in surprise.
Wei Changqing smiled and said, "Brother Han also noticed it, right?"
Han Kongque nodded and said, "I can see it. However, I really don't know what their purpose is? Is it just to simply sell this fake?"
"And that Buddha statue." Huangshan said.
Wei Changqing also asked curiously: "Brother Han, there is clearly something inside that Buddha statue, why don't you buy it?"
Han Peacock smiled: "Because I know that the things inside the Buddha statue are not valuable."
"How is that possible? I can see clearly. It is a very transparent glass emerald bracelet, and there are two rubies as big as pigeon eggs. How can it be worthless?" Wei Changqing said in disbelief.
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Han Kongque glanced at Wei Changqing. This boy could indeed see the things inside the Buddha statue. But he could not see the quality of the things inside.
Han Kongque, on the other hand, was just the opposite. Although he could not clearly see the contents inside, he could clearly perceive the texture of the contents inside.
So Han Kongque said: "Because that bracelet is made of glass, because there are obvious bubbles in it, if this happens, it can only be made of glass, so even if the color reaches the emerald level, it is not valuable.
And those two rubies are indeed real gems, but they have been heat-treated, which I can’t mistake, so they are also worthless things.”
After saying that, Han Kongque's eyes fell on Wei Changqing's hand. Han Kongque also suspected that there was a trap in his painting. However, Han Kongque's perception of the perspective of calligraphy and painting was far worse than Wei Changqing's.
This kind of painting within a painting, hesitating both internal and external calligraphy and painting, Han Peacock's perception is not so delicate, so he cannot clearly see the hidden painting inside, so he is not sure that the inside is really a treasure, so he
That’s why he didn’t offer a high price to compete with Wei Changqing.
"Brother Han, don't hit me. Is this also a trap?" Wei Changqing looked at the painting in his hand, and his confidence was not that high.
"Just now, even I saw that the Wu family was relying on you, and you still have to pay a high price. But fortunately, your appraisal of calligraphy and painting is pretty good. You shouldn't be fooled by something so obvious." Zhaodong is a little bit.
He said happily.
"It's obvious at a glance?" Han Kongque and Wei Changqing both felt something was wrong.
"What's wrong?" Zhaodong asked looking at their expressions.
Wei Changqing's face looked a little ugly and said: "Are they specifically trying to trick people like us?"
Han Kongque said with a bitter smile: "Maybe that's the case. You know, the Buddha statue just now, although it looks inconspicuous on the outside, they insisted on asking for a high price, and this painting is also in the same situation."
By this time, Han Kongque had already figured out the deception of those people.
"I'm going to see if the Li family is still here. If the building is empty, it means they are liars." After Huang Shan finished speaking, he hurried out of Maimaiti's home.
"Let's take a look at this painting first! This kind of unveiling is not that easy to deal with. Originally, I wanted to find an expert to help, but now it seems that I have to do it myself. If it is really a trap,
It wouldn't be a pity if it was destroyed." Wei Changqing said.
Zhaodong Ke's expression was obviously startled. The meaning of "uncovering a painting" is "painting within a painting". The painting is then mounted with a layer of painting paper. However, the purpose of this is usually to hide and cover up the "real painting".
Could this be a real painting?
But look at the painting again. It’s not thick enough at all. If this is an authentic work concealed by a “painting within a painting”, then the person who framed it must be a master!
This painting of dianthus does not look like it has been re-framed. Zhaodong opened it quickly and said as he did so: "I think there is nothing wrong with this painting!"
"This is the picture. I think there is another mystery. Uncle, please feel the paper. Is it a bit thick?" Wei Changqing said.
Zhaodong frowned and touched the paper. He couldn't feel anything.
So he frowned and said, "Do you think this is a picture within a picture? But although the paper feels a little thick to the touch, the thickness is really not obvious, unless the person covering it up is a master. But you just
Isn’t it too natural to conclude based on this little bit of paper thickness?”
Wei Changqing smiled and explained: "Of course this is impossible. This is just a difference I felt after I discovered a clue. Uncle, look at this place with water."
Zhaodong looked over where he pointed. When he first saw it, there seemed to be no difference. When he took a closer look, he felt that there seemed to be a hint of ink. Then he looked carefully. The ink should be coming from the inside of the paper.
This discovery immediately excited him.
If they all read it correctly, it is very likely that there is another work hidden in this painting, and it is actually covered up with such a calligraphy and painting that is comparable to Zheng Banqiao's original work. The covered work must be even more important.
precious.
Zhaodong Ke said excitedly: "Okay. You really have poor eyesight. I can only see this little color for you!"
Seeing that Wei Changqing didn't look happy at all, he said: "Okay, don't be modest. The key now is to uncover the painting. But your uncle, I really don't have the ability. It seems that I'd better wait."
Let’s talk about it after I return to the capital. I actually know a master of framing. He studied framing for a long time when he was young, and his framing skills are definitely at the master level.”
Wei Changqing opened the painting while sighing in his heart. He had seen his uncle always looking steady before, but he didn't expect him to have such a side. However, Han Kongque was not optimistic about it, so he gave up on the painting.
How much to look forward to.
After the dianthus picture was displayed in front of everyone, Zhaodong stepped forward to observe it carefully. At this time, he was not impatient or impatient. He first browsed the entire painting carefully, and then focused on the place where the water crossed the water.
, and touched the paper carefully.
After looking at the entire painting, Zhaodong said with some admiration: "The person who framed the painting has very exquisite craftsmanship. He should be a master-level figure."
The frame of this painting is flat and soft, the coloring is pure and elegant, simple and generous, harmonious and unified, the decoration is appropriate, the decoration is done properly, and the mounting work is exquisite. At first glance, it is an authentic Beijing mounting.
Beijing mounting is one of the main styles of mounting in my country. It is popular in the northern region centered on the capital. The decoration generally tends to be noble and gorgeous, with thick texture and brocade edges. Multi-colored damask is often used, with stunning exterior decorations and rich colors. Featured.
Jing mounting was formed under the direct influence of Su mounting. Jing mounting was influenced by the palace. Its mounting features are magnificent colors and thick mounting backs, giving people a sense of nobility and magnificence.
Jing Cai and Su Cai echo each other in the north and south, becoming the two most representative schools and still occupy a dominant position today.
Now that this work is mounted in Beijing, will it be impossible for Wei Changqing to uncover the paintings?
There was no need to worry about this, because Wei Changqing's heart was already a little cold. This was because he saw the expression of sudden realization on Han Kongque's face.
"Brother Han, do you know what's going on?" Wei Changqing involuntarily stopped what he was doing and asked.
Han Kongque nodded and said, "I think I should know what's going on. I really can't let you reveal this painting casually now."
"Ah?" Wei Changqing's eyes lit up: "Could it be that what is hidden in this painting is the real thing?" (A great activity of pie-in-the-sky, cool mobile phones are waiting for you! Follow ~ click / official account ( Add a friend on WeChat and add a public account by entering ddxiaoshuo) and join now! Everyone will win a prize. Follow the ddxiaoshuo WeChat public account now!)