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Chapter 677: Picasso's "Portrait of Stein"
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In the following 12 consecutive auctions, there was no auction with a reserve price exceeding 100,000 euros, which made Liu Dong very disappointed. Of course, he did not know that the reason for this was mainly because of his previous large-scale purchases.n∈
Van Gaal, who has collected 100 million euros in cash, is not willing to auction any more of his family's 300-year-old collection, so apart from the first few pieces and the finale he prepared to give an explanation to those who came today, there will be no more auctions.
Any fine antiques appear.
"The official kilns of the three dynasties of the Qing Dynasty, the official kilns of the Ming Dynasty, the blue and white flowers of the Yuan Dynasty, the five famous kilns of the Song Dynasty, and 239 ancient paintings before the Yuan Dynasty, including "Cefu Yuangui" of the Song Dynasty, "Tiangong Kaiwu" of the Ming Dynasty, and 12 volumes of "Tiangong Kaiwu"
"Yongle Dadian" and other rare ancient books, as well as 217 pieces of bronzes from the Shang, Zhou, Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and many other priceless works of art from all dynasties in China cannot be recovered!" Liu Dong sighed in his heart.
However, while Liu Dong was filled with regret, the expressions of Tanaka Kenji and Tanaka Ichiro also became gloomy.
"Uncle, it seems that Van Gaal did not get what we wanted at the auction!" Tanaka Ichiro whispered.
After nodding silently, Tanaka Kenji said in a concentrated voice: "It seems that the organization's intelligence is wrong this time!"
"Does that mean launching the second plan?" When he said this, there was obvious urgency in Ichiro Tanaka's tone.
Tanaka Kenji naturally understood what his nephew was thinking, which was just taking the opportunity to retaliate, but he didn't say anything about it. As long as it didn't hinder his actions, it didn't hurt to let him vent. This would also be good for his future growth.
"As soon as the auction is over, go make a phone call. Remember, don't let others discover you!" Tanaka Kenji whispered after nodding.
"Yes, uncle, I understand!"
After suppressing the extreme joy in his heart, Tanaka Ichiro couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Liu Dong not far away, who had made him look foolish many times. His eyes revealed deep cruelty and viciousness, and were extremely ferocious.
Since his internal strength broke through again, Liu Dong's five senses have become much sharper, and he always has an inexplicable premonition of threats. When Tanaka Ichiro's eyes focused on him, Liu Dong felt something in his heart and turned his head, just in time to see.
There was something strange in Tanaka Ichiro's eyes.
Seeing Liu Dong discovering this, Tanaka Ichiro was surprised, but he was not afraid. Instead, he silently said to Liu Dong with a murderous look on his face: "You are finished!"
From the other person's mouth shape, Liu Dong quickly understood the meaning. While frowning, his heart seemed to be suppressed by something, as if something bad would happen next.
But before Liu Dong could think about it, the final lot prepared by Van Gaal finally appeared. While his heart was shocked, Liu Dong had to temporarily put aside his unfounded worries and return his attention to the auction.
"Gentlemen and ladies, what is about to be auctioned next is the finale of this auction, the masterpiece "Portrait of Stein" from the greatest painter of the 20th century, Mr. Pablo Ruiz Picasso!"
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became lively.
There is no need to overstate the greatness of Picasso. He will always be the most creative and influential artist in the contemporary West, and the greatest artistic genius of the 20th century. Unlike Vincent Van Gogh, who lived in poverty all his life, Picasso's life was brilliant.
In fact, he was the first painter in history to live to see his work collected in the Louvre.
Moreover, Picasso was also a prolific painter. According to statistics, his works totaled nearly 37,000 pieces, including: 1,885 oil paintings, 7,089 sketches, 20,000 prints, and 6,121 lithographs. He was elected as the 20th century artist with a high vote of 40%.
The top ten greatest painters. Regarding his works, Picasso said: "Every painting of mine contains my blood. This is the meaning of my paintings." Among the top 10 paintings with the highest auction price in the world
, Picasso’s works account for 4 pieces.
The 100 cm long and 81 cm wide canvas oil painting now displayed by the projector is the springboard for Picasso to jump from the "Rose Red Period" to the "Cubism Period". It was influenced by primitive art and also paid attention to
The basic shapes of geometry can be seen in the painting. The characters' hands are realistic, while the face looks like an indigenous mask-like image.
It is one of Picasso's most outstanding masterpieces!
Even Liu Dong did not expect that Van Gaal would be willing to take out this painting in the end.
In fact, why would Van Gaal be willing to put it up for auction?
It's just that there are so few high-quality products in today's auction. He always has to give an explanation to those who are invited by him to participate in the auction. Moreover, the Picasso work in his hand is not one, so there are thousands of oil paintings in the Van Gaal family's storage warehouse.
After some analysis, Van Gaal finally decided to take out Picasso's masterpiece "Portrait of Stein".
"I didn't expect such a surprise at the end. It seems that this time it is not in vain!"
Eskenazi, who had been a little drowsy just now, became excited now. Judging from the way he was gearing up, he was obviously ready to participate in the competition for this Picasso work.
"I didn't expect to see Picasso's works here!" Mei Xue said with the same surprise.
"What's wrong, Xiaodong?" Mei Xue said quickly, turning around and noticing Liu Dong's frown.
"I'm wondering how much it will cost to buy this famous painting by Picasso!" Liu Dong said.
After he finished speaking, Mei Xue's little mouth immediately turned into an 'O' shape!
No matter how surprised Mei Xue was, Liu Dong really planned to buy this famous painting by Picasso at this moment, but he also knew that the funds in his card were still far from enough to buy this famous painting.
"It seems that I have to borrow some from you this time, but you can rest assured that I will not return it!" Liu Dong's heart moved when he saw Tanaka's uncle and nephew who were also excited, and he took a look at the sudden appearance of
After seeing two cash checks from Dutch banks in Mustard Seed Space, I felt relieved.
"A cash check of 50 million euros, plus the remaining 25 million euros in my card, should be almost enough!"
Thinking of this, Liu Dong immediately joined the competition for Picasso's famous painting "Portrait of Stein" with a reserve price of 25 million euros.
"40 million euros!"
Liu Dong's raising of the placard instantly increased the original auction price by 5 million euros. At the same time, the surrounding buyers all looked over, with surprise showing on their faces.
Even Eskenazi, who was sitting next to Liu Dong, was surprised by Liu Dong's almost inevitable victory.
"Mr. Liu, I didn't expect you to be so interested in this painting?"
After a faint smile, Liu Dong said: "Of course, although Picasso is a European, he is indeed an art master recognized by the world. Of course I am eager to collect his paintings!" After a pause, Liu Dong looked at the other person and continued, "
How about you, old sir, be more polite and give this painting to me, a junior?"
"Haha, this is not possible. Picasso is not Chinese and is not within the scope of our previous agreement!" After saying that, after glancing at Liu Dong, Eskenazi raised the bidding sign in his hand and loudly said, "4500
EUR!"
His momentum was not inferior to Liu Dong's at all.
But after all, not everyone bids as unscrupulously as the two of them. Although they also like Picasso, collecting is just their hobby, not a hobby. There is no need to add five to six million euros.
However, after the price reached a height of 45 million euros, not many people continued to raise the price!
"Mr. Tanaka, don't you want to participate?"
Liu Dong responded with an angry snort and a gloomy expression from Tanaka Ichiro, but Liu Dong didn't care. It was just the winner's teasing.
"50 million euros!"
Liu Dong instantly raised the original auction price by nearly 3 million euros!
"Wow, who is this young man? He is so rich?"
"This is simply mistaking money. If you add three to five million, it's too generous!"
Discussions in English, Chinese, Dutch and other languages were raging in the spacious living room, and young Liu Dong instantly became the focus of everyone's discussion.
At this moment, facing Liu Dong's inevitable victory, the pressure in Eskenazi's heart is becoming more and more intense. Although he does have money and really wants to collect this famous Picasso painting, he also has his own bottom line.
, if it exceeds this bottom line, he will not be able to bear it.
After all, his money is not like Liu Dong's. The old man earned it by his own skills, and it feels painful to spend it.
"51 million euros!" Eskenazi said after some hesitation.
Although the money he got from Tanaka's uncle and nephew has been spent, Liu Dong feels distressed if he spends his own money again, but he also knows that at this time, he cannot weaken his momentum, otherwise all the previous efforts will be in vain!
"55 million euros!" Liu Dong said without hesitation.
"€56 million!" Eskenazi continued.
"It seems that this old man is quite tenacious!" Thinking of this, Liu Dong once again raised the No. 18 bidding card in his hand and loudly said: "60 million euros!"
Now everyone's nerves have been numbed by the shock of the two consecutive high prices, so the entire auction hall is silent, everyone is waiting for Eskenazi's bid.
Now this old man is also very conflicted. With his many years of appraisal experience, he understands that Picasso's "Portrait of Stein" has exceeded its market value, but any masterpiece by Picasso cannot be copied. If you miss it today
This opportunity may mean that he will never be able to own this painting until his death. It is precisely because of this understanding that Eskenazi finds it extremely difficult to make up his mind!
To be honest, Liu Dong is also very nervous now. He only has 75 million euros in his hands. If this old man continues to pester him, he will soon be unable to hold on!
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