"What's the second thing? Xiao Shen, please don't show off!" Gu Zhengyan asked impatiently, even speaking in Cantonese. His tone was full of urgency and curiosity, which made everyone focus on Shen Yu. On the body.
Shen Yu smiled softly and slowly glanced at the several big guys present, "Seniors, when you first started collecting and spent a lot of money to buy your first authentic ancient work, did you all have this question lingering in your heart?
"That's why I'm worried that ancient painters might have painted several paintings like this?
"Mr. Gu, your ancestors are collectors. You have grown up under the influence of antiques since you were a child. You are the first to come into contact with antiques. I believe you must be deeply touched by this. Please answer this question from this junior."
Gu Zhengyan nodded without hesitation, with a look of reminiscence on his face, "This is natural. When I first came into contact with antiques, this question appeared in my mind more than once.
"When I was a child, I often pestered my grandfather and father and asked them this confusing question. And when I spent a lot of money to buy an authentic painting of Tang Yin's "Ladies", this question came up again!
“The moment I got it, I was so happy that I couldn’t express it in words.
"That kind of ecstasy is hard to express in words. Since then, I have taken great care of it, treating it like a rare pearl. I keep it properly in a special brocade box. When I appreciate it carefully, I need to wash it with water first. Wash your hands repeatedly until they are spotless before taking them out for tasting.
"While looking at the painting, I suddenly thought that although the seller boasted that there was only one like this in the world, if a few years later I heard that someone else had bought an identical painting, and after many appraisals, it was also recognized as an authentic work by Tang Yin. Then wouldn’t I have suffered a big loss? Because this possibility cannot be ruled out at all.”
After saying that, Gu Zhengyan seemed to suddenly think of something, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, "Xiao Shen, is it possible that what you are going to say next is related to this?"
Shen Yu nodded slightly and said calmly: "Yes, it is true that you can paint several identical works in a lifetime!
"This is Li Song, who served in the painting academy during the reigns of Emperors Guangzong, Ningzong and Lizong of the Southern Song Dynasty, and was known as the old painter of the three dynasties!
"Speaking of which, although he was not a famous painting master in the Southern Song Dynasty, he still left a mark with his unique painting style and superb skills.
"He has four nearly identical paintings of "Salesman" handed down from generation to generation, which are preserved in different museums and art galleries.
"Except for some differences in size, these four paintings are very similar in terms of composition, figures and details, as if they were printed from the same mold. There are only some minor surprises in some extremely subtle points. It can be considered that the same painting was painted several times.
"Now it seems that there is one more authentic piece of "Picture of a Merchant"."
Lin Qingzhi was startled when he heard this, as if he was shocked by the news, and he couldn't recover for a while.
Immediately afterwards, his face showed a look of overjoyed, "If this is true, then you are really lucky!
"Ever since I saw Li Song's authentic works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York 20 years ago, I have been searching for his authentic works for many years. The hardships and ups and downs during the process are truly indescribable.
"I have wandered around countless auctions and antique shops, and I have seen many imitations of Li Song's "Peddler's Picture", but every time I came back disappointed.
"Those imitations are either very different in the charm of the pen and ink, or they are full of loopholes in the details.
"Xiao Shen, you need to explain to me carefully. What specific details did you rely on to judge that it is authentic? I still feel a little uneasy and want to hear more details. Otherwise, if others ask, I will still It’s hard to answer.”
Shen Yu took a few steps closer, focused his eyes on the painting, and explained with great confidence: "President Lin, look at this "Picture of a Merchant". First of all, from the perspective of pen and ink techniques, it shows the best It is the real and most vivid scene of the market, which is completely consistent with Li Song’s previous works.
“Secondly, the goods on the cart are almost exactly the same as the real ones, consistent with Li Song’s authentic works passed down from generation to generation.
"Thirdly, although the overall content of the whole painting is quite different from the other four paintings, the characters in this "Picture of Merchant", their clothes, expressions and movements are all similar to the characters in Li Song's other works. The images are very similar.
"The expressions of the characters in this painting, the shopkeeper's smile and lively eyes, the innocence of the children around him, looking curiously, the expressions of each character are lifelike, as if people can feel their emotions and atmosphere at that time, this is exactly Li Song is good at capturing the unique charm of characters.
"Fourth, the paper texture and preservation condition of this painting are also consistent with the characteristics of the Song Dynasty. Although there is a certain degree of yellowing and insect infestation, it is more authentic and has no trace of forgery."
After speaking, Shen Yu put down the magnifying glass in his hand and took a hand-held high-magnification microscope from Liao Wansan, "As we all know, Song paper is mostly made of hemp, bamboo, bark, etc., and its fiber structure has its own unique characteristics.
"This paper is made of hemp paper. It can be seen under this microscope that the jute, grass marks and cloth threads on the paper are clearly identifiable, and there are obvious signs of aging, which is in line with the change pattern of paper in the Song Dynasty over the years.
"Fifth, judging from the inscription on this painting, it is exactly the same as Li Song's handwriting on other authentic works.
"Based on these five aspects, I have initially judged that it is most likely an authentic work of Li Song."
In fact, Shen Yu didn't say anything yet. He had just used his golden eyes to identify it. The golden light the size of a walnut was definitely a Song painting!
Lin Qingzhi touched the drawing paper and couldn't help but murmured to himself, "That's great, that's great!"
Gu Zhengyan was quite amused, and said deliberately sourly: "Old Lin is really lucky. I have been in this antique shop for most of my life, but why haven't I encountered such good things? Is it because I burn incense on weekdays? Worshiping Buddha is not pious enough?”
Seeing this scene, Ximen Hou rolled his eyes and immediately said to Gu Zhengyan with a smile on his face: "Mr. Gu, please don't worry. I also have eight antiques here, all of which are of the type you usually like. How about you add more?" Take a look? Maybe there is a treasure among them that will make your heart beat?"
Gu Zhengyan nodded helplessly, "Take it out!"
This time, Marquis Ximen carefully took out a cup.
The color of the cup is as bright and eye-catching as newly condensed chicken blood, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
He placed the cup solemnly on the table, with a look of great pride on his face, "A rare treasure, a bright red glaze goblet with clouds and dragons printed on it from the Ming Dynasty."