"Brother Qin, it's not that I am so beautiful. As you know, I am in the jade business. I am naturally fond of this stuff. I can't take it out after seeing it in my eyes."
Nie Tianbao half-seriously joked with Qin Feng, but he really fell in love with this set of jade articles. Although zodiac jade is common, there are not many high-quality ones spread around the world.
The set of jade in front of you is not only a jade with the zodiac head and human body that has never appeared before, but also has exquisite knife work and elegant shape. Judging from the luster and patina of the jade, it can be said that it is an ancient jade handed down from generation to generation. It can be said that
A set of treasures.
Qin Feng laughed when he heard this and said: "Boss Nie, I also plan to deal in jade. This set of stuff is just for me to use in the store, so don't think about it."
"You also want to run a jade shop?" Nie Tianbao was stunned when he heard this. He had only heard that Zhou Lihong became Qin Feng's boss before, and he never knew what projects Qin Feng was running.
"I have this idea."
Qin Feng nodded and said: "But the things I dabble in are quite complicated. In addition to jade, I also have a few items like celebrity calligraphy and painting and ceramics. Is it a grocery store?"
"Hey, my brother is really awesome. Isn't he an all-rounder?"
Qin Feng said it lightly, but Nie Tianbao didn't dare to really think that he opened a grocery store. Apart from anything else, his status as Mr. Qi's disciple alone was enough for Qin Feng to gain a foothold in the antique world.
"Brother Nie is famous in the jade shop in the north."
Qin Feng said politely, but with a proud look on his face, he said: "Although ancient jade is rare and precious, its international recognition is too high compared to ceramics and celebrity calligraphy and paintings.
Low. In the future, my store will still be in line with international standards..."
"In line with international standards? Boy, don't you know the sky is high and the earth is high?"
After hearing Qin Feng's words, Nie Tianbao lowered his head, but a sneer appeared on his face. He has been in the jade business for so many years. He naturally knew that the birthplace of jade was in China, and Hetian jade was also unique to China.
As a category of jewelry, jewelry such as jade is still far behind compared to diamonds, rubies and sapphires, which have won many awards at international jewelry exhibitions.
Europeans, in particular, basically do not recognize the status of jade in the jewelry industry. Even the popularity of jade in the West is much higher than that of Hotan jade.
There were also people who wanted to bring the jade business to the West. However, compared to the crystal clear and radiant diamonds, the restrained and moist nature of jade was not recognized by Westerners.
On the contrary, Chinese porcelain, calligraphy and paintings have fetched high prices in many foreign auction houses in recent years, attracting the attention of many Western collectors. That's why Qin Feng said those words.
However, due to various domestic restrictions on cultural relics, it is almost impossible to do business in the West except smuggling, which is the only channel.
You should know that antiques circulated in the domestic collection circle also need to follow the cultural relics grading system.
Even if there are masterpieces that have been passed down from generation to generation, foreigners cannot take them out of customs if they buy them. This not only protects the cultural relics from being lost, but also restricts the exchange of domestic artworks with the world.
Therefore, Qin Feng's words about being in line with international standards sounded like a joke to Nie Tianbao. You can't sell domestic products. How can we talk about being in line with international standards? It's just Qin Feng's wishful thinking.
"Brother Qin, you have a big business and it's just a set of jade articles. Just transfer them to me."
After thinking about it, since Qin Feng has such a "grand goal", wouldn't he have a chance to win this set of jade articles? Nie Tianbao's face was suddenly full of smiles and he said: "Brother, as long as you are willing, I will definitely do it."
I’ll give you a satisfactory price!”
"Oh? Brother Nie, do you really want it?"
Qin Feng showed a trace of hesitation on his face and said: "I want to open a shop in Panjiayuan recently, but I only have a few hundred thousand in cash on hand, so I really can't afford it."
"That's right, Brother Qin, if you want to open an antique store, it won't work without a million-dollar store..."
Seeing Qin Feng loosen his lips, Nie Tianbao quickly encouraged: "Especially for people like you who make celebrity calligraphy, paintings and ceramics. Those items are very expensive."
This man, sometimes he forgets about the pain when his scars are removed. I think Nie Tianbao was also rushing to buy the jade from "Ma Zibian", but now he completely forgot about that matter, and was only thinking about the jade in front of him.
Put the jade set in your bag.
"Forget it, Boss Nie, I wonder if you are interested in calligraphy and painting? How about... how about I give you a painting by Qi Baishi?"
Qin Feng thought for a long time, shook his head and said: "I still have a few calligraphy and paintings by modern masters, but this is the set of jade. If I sell this thing, I won't even have the stuff I used in the shop..."
"Brother Qin, I am in the jade business and I don't know how to calligraphy and painting."
Nie Tianbao became a little anxious and said: "You must have heard of Qi Baishi's calligraphy and paintings. They are sold by the foot, but the size of his paintings are not large. One painting only costs one or two hundred thousand, right? This can't be explained little brother.
It’s your urgent need.”
With the improvement of people's living standards, antiques have gradually become popular in society in recent years. Unlike in the 1980s, you can find good things everywhere. Now it is even more difficult to buy your favorite items.
Therefore, Nie Tianbao's urgent mood is completely understandable. When some collectors communicate in private, if they encounter something they like, they will chase the owner for several years.
"Brother, that's what you said..."
After hearing Nie Tianbao's words, Qin Feng showed a struggling look on his face. He looked at the brocade box with reluctance and said hesitantly: "Actually, the pressure on money is not very great. It's okay to find some friends to raise funds.
Enough."
"Brother Qin, it's not that I'm saying weird things. This money is not my own, and it's not easy to use it." Nie Tianbao is now obsessed with buying this set of jade articles. He doesn't even know that he looks ugly now.
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"Brother Nie, do you really want it?" Qin Feng touched the brocade box and looked at Nie Tianbao.
"Of course, brother Qin, don't worry, I will definitely not lose you money on the price!"
Nie Tianbao patted his chest. He could see how rare and precious this jade set was. Even if it was sold at a high price now, he would definitely not suffer a loss if the jade items appreciate in value in a few years.
"Then...then what price can you offer?"
Qin Feng gritted his teeth and said: "Brother Nie, we brothers will settle the score clearly, and I'll be the one to tell the ugly story. If the price is too low, I won't sell it!"
Nie Tianbao stretched out two fingers, waved them in front of his face, and said, "Brother Qin, what do you think of the price?"
"Two hundred thousand?" Qin Feng straightened his face and said, "Brother Nie, are you trying to be a brother? I'll sell you two hundred thousand and it's almost enough!"
The purchase and sale of ancient jade depends on the quality of the jade, the craftsmanship of the carver, and the inheritance of ancient jade. It also depends on the skill of how to plate the jade. A piece of jade is all about playing with it. If the jade is well plated, the value can even increase several times.
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In today's ancient jade market, you can find common toy pieces, good ones costing millions, and low-priced ones costing several thousand yuan. The prices vary greatly. The market is relatively chaotic.
Qin Feng's set of jade wares, for example, uses the finest Hetian jade. Moreover, each piece of jade has at least one clear color. The jade wares are oily in color, so they are obviously often played with.
Among them, the Dragon Head and Human Zodiac Jade has a total of four clear colors from the dragon head to the human body. If it were not too small in size, it would cost at least more than 300,000 yuan if sold alone.
"Hey, Brother Qin, don't worry, I didn't say 200,000 yuan to buy these items of yours."
Seeing Qin Feng's anxious eyes, Nie Tianbao laughed instead and said, "Two million, I'll accept this deal. What do you think, brother Qin? Isn't the price I offered you generous enough?"
"Two million? This price is still low."
Qin Feng thought for a moment, shook his head, opened the brocade box and said: "Brother Nie, it's not that I'm greedy. If this set of jades is sold separately, the dragon, tiger and the ox and monkey zodiac signs must be at least three in number.
About 100,000.
Although the other ones are not as outstanding as the Dragon, Tiger, Ox and Monkey, this is a set. You also know the rules in the industry. The price of orphan items is high. Likewise...this complete set is even more rare than the orphan items..."
Qin Feng closed the lid of the brocade box as he spoke, and then said: "The price is 2 million, I'd better keep it for myself. I'll keep this thing in my hand for a few years, and then I'll send it to the auction. I guess
It’s worth at least 5 million!”
"Five million, Brother Qin, you...your price is too high, isn't it?"
Nie Tianbao laughed bitterly when he heard this. He knew that 2 million would not be enough to buy this set of jade articles, but the price offered by Qin Feng was really hard for him to accept. After all, it was too high beyond the market price.
Nie Tianbao thought for a while and said seriously: "Brother Qin, three million, I can offer up to three million at most. You also know that if this set of jade is in the hands of others, it would be great if Dingtian can give you 2.5 million...
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Nie Tianbao admitted that what Qin Feng said made sense, but the market in a few years will definitely be different from now. Moreover, due to inflation, the currency is also depreciating. The purchasing power of 5 million at that time may not exceed the 3 million now.
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"3000000?"
Qin Feng pondered, but his heart burst into laughter. This Nie Tianbao is really a living Lei Feng of the modern era. Every time he encounters difficulties, he can always meet this buddy.
"Okay, then three million!"
Qin Feng nodded and said: "Boss Nie, we are talking about business. Although I guarantee that this thing is handed down from generation to generation, it is best for you to find an expert to identify it. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, I will not be responsible...
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This set of jade articles was originally carved from ancient jade. Even if it is tested with instruments, it is still true, so Qin Feng is not afraid to take it out for identification. Even if it is in Qi Gong's hands, he will not be able to tell for a while.
It is true.
"Okay, Boss Qin is really honest in doing business!"
Nie Tianbao was thinking about talking to Qin Feng about the appraisal, but he didn't expect that the other party actually mentioned it himself. The last trace of doubt in his heart disappeared. After all, he had suffered a loss a few years ago, so he was bitten by a snake.
Ten years of fear of well ropes. (To be continued...)
ps: ps: First update, I am being chased very closely.
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