Curator Yu touched his goatee and explained in a clear and logical manner, showing off his knowledge.
First of all, I have to admit that this painting is very good. The inscription of "Snow Creek Picture" is still Wang Wei, and the position of the inscription has Wang Wei's shadow.
Moreover, this painting also has Wang Wei's style in terms of painting skills and charm, but what is fake is just fake and cannot be true.
The biggest bug in this calligraphy and painting is that the paper is not from the Tang Dynasty, but from the Ming Dynasty. This kind of paper is easy to use, but it is thicker.
At that time, most of the painting shops used this kind of leather paper, and the paper for this painting was deliberately cut into two, and the Ming Dynasty leather part on the seal was removed, so that it could achieve the desired effect.
To the point where the fake is mistaken for the real thing.
Therefore, this painting was a high imitation made during the Ming Dynasty and Zhu Qizhen period, and is not the original work of Master Wang Wei.
"Director Yu is so knowledgeable and talented. He even knows whether a painting was deliberately cut into two. He deserves to be from the archaeological team. He is so professional!" Yang Zhenxiong almost became a fan of Director Yu.
Director Yu waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Three hundred and sixty, and I will be the number one scholar. This is what I eat. When it comes to business, I will definitely not be able to compare with Boss Yang."
The exchange between the two was not quiet, and everyone sitting around him heard it very clearly.
Everyone couldn't help but look at Director Yu with admiration: "He is indeed a master. What he said is reasonable and well-founded. You can even tell the year of the paper."
Those who originally thought it was genuine were all panicked.
But at the same time, I'm glad that they knew it was a copy, otherwise they would have bought it at the price of the genuine article, which would have been a huge loss.
After being praised by so many people, Director Yu looked humble, but he couldn't stop smiling.
"Brother Li, is what Director Yu said true?" Cheng Tai'an asked after hearing this. He still believed in Li Yiyang's judgment more than Director Yu.
Wang Kunpeng and Chen Bo also heard what Director Yu said.
His voice was unusually loud just now, for fear that others would not know that he could tell that it was a copy.
It's just that he spoke so professionally, which made them very stressed.
After all, if he really knew what he was doing, this would be very detrimental to them.
Now Cheng Tai'an was asking Li Yiyang, so they hurriedly came over.
Li Yiyang nodded: "This calligraphy and painting is indeed not Wang Wei's original work."
His words made all three of them disappointed.
At first, they thought that Director Yu was just a name for himself.
Now it seems that he is indeed capable.
Since many people were satisfied with what Director Yu said that this was a copy of calligraphy and painting, they lost much interest.
So there are very few people bidding.
"Two hundred and twenty thousand!"
"Two hundred and thirty thousand!"
"Two hundred and fifty thousand!"
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"Two hundred and fifty thousand, is there anyone else bidding?" the host asked, holding up the microphone. He was a little surprised by the low price.
The people below were whispering to each other, but they were not bidding.
This made the host a little embarrassed.
"Boss Cheng, although this painting is a copy, it is also a painting from the Ming Dynasty and is still very collectible. Why don't you shout a few words?" Yang Zhenxiong asked with a smile.
Without waiting for Cheng Tai'an to speak, Li Yiyang asked: "Director Yu, I don't know much about this business. How much is this highly imitated painting from the Zhu Qizhen period worth?"
Curator Yu glanced at him indifferently and replied enthusiastically: "This kind of copied painting is not very valuable. Two hundred and fifty thousand is a lot."
Unexpectedly, Li Yiyang showed a surprised expression after hearing this: "My father-in-law likes to collect calligraphy and paintings when he has nothing to do. I can't afford this expensive one. Can't I buy a cheap one?"
And the longer this thing is stored, the more valuable it will be.
I’ll take a photo of this in a while, Boss Yang, don’t argue with me!”
Yang Zhenxiong said disdainfully: "This has reached its peak, and only fools would fight for it."
Li Yiyang breathed a sigh of relief immediately, so I shouted.
Unlike some of your bosses, I have a big family and a big business, so I can't afford expensive items, so I can only buy cheap items.
After saying that, he was unwilling to give up. When the host was about to give the final word, he held up a sign and shouted: "Two hundred and sixty thousand!"
Seeing that he really planned to take a picture, Director Yu shook his head: "To please my father-in-law, I would buy it at such a high price. I am really stupid and have too much money!"
This is not the first time for Cheng Tai'an, Wang Kunpeng and Chen Bo to contact Li Yiyang.
They still know quite a bit about his character.
What I just said is just for outsiders to believe.
But they didn't believe a word of it.
He is now worth more than 10 million, but he deliberately looks like he is reluctant to part with it and insists on buying it. He is just acting for Yang Zhenxiong and others.
So that they don't bid, and play the emotional card.
But they were really puzzled. Didn't Li Yiyang personally admit that this was a copy of the painting?
Since it is a copied painting, the price cannot be compared with the original painting.
Why did he put on this show and buy the painting?
Could it be that he really planned to buy it as a gift to his father-in-law?
But no matter what, his play was quite successful.
Yang Zhenxiong did not participate in it. He really didn't like the painting worth more than 200,000 yuan.
In this way, Li Yiyangyi bought this painting within a painting for 260,000 yuan.
"What a fool. You still want to buy it even though you know it's not worth the price. What kind of fortune teller? I think he's just like a liar." Yang Yufan mocked.
Since Director Yu said that this painting is worth at most 250,000, it must only be worth 250,000.
Li Yiyang bought it for 260,000 yuan, so he was no fool.
Even if the painting can really appreciate in value in the future, who knows that day will have to wait until the Year of the Monkey and the Horse. Whether it can be preserved is another matter.
Calligraphy and painting are no better than antiques such as jade. As long as they are not broken or bumped, they can be preserved forever.
And if the paintings are not stored properly, they will become damp and deteriorate, and it is possible that they will eventually become waste paper.
"Brother Li, I can buy whatever I want. What's wrong with you?" Wang Kunpeng said.
"It is a good idea for young people to want to increase the value of a painting over time.
It's just that paintings like this, copied by unknown painters, will not have much room for appreciation no matter how many years pass.
This is the difference between genuine and pirated copies, so your idea of increasing the value through it may be in vain." Director Yu said seriously.
Li Yiyang smiled nonchalantly: "Who can say for sure what will happen in the future!"
Seeing his stubborn look, Director Yu shook his head angrily: "With your appreciation ability, you dare to compare with me.
Even if I win against you, I will be disgraced!"
Yang Zhenxiong said aside: "Director Yu, don't worry about them. If you find something you like later, tell me and I will take a photo of it for you to watch."
Curator Yu smiled and said: "How embarrassing is that!"
"Tch, I really thought I had a sharp eye!" Chen Bo said disdainfully.
But no matter what, their momentum cannot be low.
Wang Kunpeng patted Li Yiyang on the shoulder: "Brother Li, I support you!"
"Suppress your emotions and don't confront him head-on. We want to buy the lot at the lowest price, so we can't make enemies to avoid vicious competition." Li Yiyang warned again.