The time at night is not as full as during the day, so there are not too many works of art auctioned at Philip's auction this time. According to the list in the brochure, there are only 596 pieces in total. And many of them are done in one set.
Auctioned. Although there are not many items, almost every piece (set) is a masterpiece.
Just like Liu Dong, after spending 4.2 million euros to buy Van Gogh's "Ariscon Road" oil painting, he also spent 5.8 million euros to buy a set including plates, cups, bowls, and chopsticks.
A set of 78 pieces of Louis XIV court tableware.
These tableware are all fired porcelain ordered by the French royal family from Guangzhou in the Qing Dynasty. They combine the exquisite firing techniques of Chinese porcelain and are edged and inlaid with European gold. After such processing, the whole set of porcelain retains its original appearance.
While traditional Chinese porcelain is quiet and elegant, it also has a hint of the complexity and magnificence of the European royal family. There are not many exquisite works of art that combine these two civilizations, and even fewer can be preserved in sets, so the price is naturally high.
"Everyone, after two hours of intense auction, we have now come to the end of this auction. Next, is the finale of this Philip auction, a sunken ship from the Roman Classical Period!"
After the auctioneer finished speaking, a single-masted and double-decker sailboat that was slightly damaged but not completely corroded by seawater appeared on the large screens on both sides!
According to the introduction in the auction catalog, this ancient Roman shipwreck around 6o BC is about 1,569 meters long, 378 meters wide, and 447 meters tall without the mast. The main body of the ship is relatively well preserved. There are also many ancient Roman ships in the cabin.
Cultural relics from the period have also been preserved.
While everyone was talking about the ancient Roman shipwreck on the big screen, the auctioneer introduced again: "Along with this ancient Roman shipwreck, there are also 143 pieces of pottery, 67 pieces of bronze, and 168 ancient Roman gold coins on board.
13 marble statues! The auction base price of all these works of art is 25 million euros, and each increase in price must not be less than 50 million euros. Start bidding now...!"
"Is Mr. Bouygues interested in this ancient Roman shipwreck?" Liu Dong asked instead.
"Of course I'm interested! Although most of the 13 marble statues are incomplete, the three complete pieces include the "Statue of Hercules" by Phidias, the most famous sculptor in ancient Greece!" After a pause,
After looking at Liu Dong with a smile, "I guess Mr. Liu won't miss this opportunity, right?"
"That's not the real work of Phidias. It's just a replica from the ancient Roman period!" Liu Dong said.
"Even so, such a complete ancient Roman sculpture can still have a value no less than the top ten sculptures in the world today!" Martin Bouygues said.
After smiling, Liu Dong said: "It seems that this time I will inevitably have a fair competition with Mr. Bouygues!"
As the other party said, although the "Statue of Hercules", which is based on the greatest hero in Greek mythology, Hercules, is only a sculpture of Phidias copied by ancient Roman sculptors. But this is not
This has prevented this marble sculpture, which has been buried under the sea for more than two thousand years and is about two meters high, from becoming a world-famous top art piece.
Just like "The Discus Thrower", "The Statue of Hercules" also has the artistic ability to become one of the top ten sculptures in the world.
What's more, except for the "Statue of Hercules", the other 12 marble sculptures, although not as tall and complete as it, are also rare art treasures.
After seeing it this time, there is no reason to let it go!
The ‘Ancient Greece-Roman Exhibition Hall’ in Liu Dong’s Yuanming Museum is filled with rare and precious exhibits!
"...88 million euros!"
"EUR 88 million. Mr. No. 2 bids EUR 88 million. Is there anything higher now?"
Martin Bouygues put down his bidding sign and smiled at Liu Dong: "What? Mr. Liu is not ready to take action yet?"
"Haha, the lady over there holding plate No. 1 is still planning to bid. I won't be too late to bid after Mr. Bouygues beats her!" Liu Dong said.
"9,000,000 euros!"
"Ms. No. 1 bids 9,000,000 euros. Is there anything higher than this?"
Looking at the way the auctioneer looked at him, Martin Bouygues thought for a moment and unexpectedly did not bid again!
Facing Liu Dong's surprised look, Bouygues smiled and said: "Although Ms. Pétain is low-key, she is as famous in the French business community for her resolute and tough style as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
I don’t want to fight this ‘iron lady’ to the end! And my funds are not as rich as Mr. Liu’s!… So, what happens next is up to you!”
"Ms. No. 1, 9,000,000 euros a time...!"
After taking a look at the smiling Martin Bouygues, just when the auctioneer was about to drop the hammer, Liu Dong raised his bidding sign.
"92 million!"
"92 million! 92 million! Mr. No. 7 bids 92 million, an unprecedented new price. Is there anything higher than this price?"
At this moment, Liliana Pétain, who holds 274% of the shares of L'Oréal Group, one of the world's top 500 companies and a leader in the cosmetics industry, and about 3% of the assets of the Swiss company Nestlé, with a wealth of over US$3 billion, did not watch what was happening on the stage.
The auctioneer turned his head and looked towards where Liu Dong was.
However, what surprised Liu Dong was that this strong woman in the French business world whom he was familiar with just looked at his face briefly and then passed away. She did not show any friendly or disgusting look. But she looked at him sitting next to him.
Helen nodded with a smile on her face.
"Helen, do you know Ms. Petain?" Liu Dong asked curiously.
"Well, when I was young, my father once took me to Aunt Petain's house as a guest!" Helen Wittgenstein whispered after a slight hesitation.
"No wonder!"
"92 million once, is there a higher price?"
I don’t know if it was because of Helen’s relationship, but in the subsequent bidding, Liliana Pétain surprised Liu Dong, and even Martin Bouygues unexpectedly did not bid again.
This ancient Roman sunken ship and the 388 exquisite works of art on board were snapped up by Liu Dong for 9.2 million euros, or nearly 117.76 million US dollars.
"Mr. Liu, congratulations!"
After holding the right hand extended by Martin Bouygues, Liu Dong said with a smile on his face: "Thank you!"
"We'll talk about it later during the dinner. Now I won't disturb Mr. Liu's guests!"
"Receiving guests?" Liu Dong noticed the look in Martin Bouygues' eyes for a moment. He turned around and understood immediately.
"See you soon!"
After patting Liu Dong's right arm, Martin Bouygues nodded to Liliana Pétain, who was walking over, and left with his secretary.
"Hello, Ms. Pétain!"
Due to the relationship between the other party and Helen, Liu Dong's attitude was relatively low. And in terms of age, the other party was almost his grandmother!
Respecting elders and the elderly is also a traditional virtue in China.
"Well! Mr. Liu is indeed as young and talented as the rumors say!" Liliana Petain looked Liu Dong up and down and nodded with a calm expression.
"Thank you for the compliment!"
"Helen!"
"Aunt Petain!" Helen said quickly.
At this time, the old lady finally showed a smile on her face.
"You have a good sense. Liu is a young man worth trusting!"
This sentence made the other party's favor in Liu Dong's heart suddenly rise several notches.
"Yes!" Helen, who was blushing a little, but mostly proud, glanced at Liu Dong beside her and nodded vigorously.
"Don't be influenced by your father, they are all a bunch of stubborn old guys!"
After seeing Helen nod, Liliana Pétain turned to Liu Dong and asked, "I just saw you with Martin Bouygues?"
"Yes, I have just reached several cooperations with him!" Liu Dong said respectfully.
After nodding, Liliana Pétain said again: "Your ability in business is obvious to all, and I don't want to say anything more. But Martin Bouygues is notoriously cunning in the European business community.
As for playing scheming, you should be careful when cooperating with him and don't be easily fooled!"
"I understand!" Liu Dong nodded thoughtfully.
"If you encounter something that cannot be solved, come to me! I watched Helen grow up. I will help you even for her sake!"
Listening to the old lady's blunt words, Liu Dong felt somewhat disgusted.
He is not a man who relies on women!
But people have good intentions, and Liu Dong can't keep others from coming to power.
"Yes!" Liu Dong nodded respectfully.
"Then let's talk! I'm leaving first!"
After patting Helen's delicate hand, the old lady left with her secretary and bodyguard.
"Let's go too!"
Taking Helen's delicate hand, Liu Dong walked outside.
After the auction was completed, Philippe Auction House, which had made a huge profit, held a grand dinner. Liu Dong, who didn't like the lively atmosphere and didn't know many people around him, simply stayed at the banquet for a few minutes.
, and took Helen back to the villa.
After staying in Paris for another day, Liu Dong flew from Paris to Marseille, the second largest city in southern France.
Led by the entourage from Philips Auction House, Liu Dong saw the ancient Roman shipwreck he had photographed in a seaside venue.
Due to the lack of oxygen and low temperature in the sea for a long time, the material of the ship changes. Without careful treatment, the sunken ship cannot be exposed to the air.
Looking at the well-preserved ancient Roman shipwreck in the huge water tank in front of him, Liu Dong nodded.
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