Chapter 470 Finale, Island National Treasure (2 more)
The Warring States Period gold and silver hunting pattern mirrors are already some of the most expensive among the items offered for auction by Hosokawato this time.
Its appearance means that the auction is coming to an end.
Lin Chen noticed that there were several people in this auction who had never made a move from beginning to end.
Among them was Hayata Akira from the Kasumigaura family that he had noticed before.
These people came to Hosokawa's house early in the morning and spent a long time. Naturally, they couldn't just look at Hosokawa's collection.
Their target, if nothing unexpected happens, should be Hosokawato's final collection.
What kind of collection could make these people take it so seriously?
Lin Chen was a little curious.
After about ten minutes, the truth finally came out.
"Everyone, next is my, Hosokawato, my last collection."
This time, it was completely different from before. Hosokawado sat up straight and started the auction in person for all the abbots.
He patted his palms gently, and then, a kimono woman came over holding a wooden box.
She opened the wooden box and found a folded scroll inside.
"Everyone, this is the next lot..."
Before the scroll was opened, Lin Chen noticed that many people around him raised their heads and widened their eyes. Some even stood up, looking like they were facing a formidable enemy.
Seeing the appearance of these people, even Lu Li and Mr. Kong couldn't help but become curious.
"What kind of collection is this? Why do these people look like this?"
"I don't know. It looks like it's a painting, right?"
Amidst Lu Li's and others' doubts, the scroll was unrolled and spread flat on the tatami.
I saw an ink landscape painting framed in this scroll.
As soon as they saw the true appearance of this painting, someone immediately shouted: "Sesshu! It's really Sesshu!"
"Professor, please confirm quickly! Is this the authentic work of Sesshu?"
A group of people from the archipelago gathered around the scroll, almost completely engulfing it.
But at this moment, Hosokawato said with a smile: "Everyone, there is no need to read, this is indeed the authentic work of Sesshu, and it is the authentic work of Sesshu and Yang!"
"Sesshu, wait for Yang?" Mr. Kong had a genuine expression on his face.
"No wonder these islanders are so excited, it turns out to be his work."
Lin Chen asked curiously: "Mr. Kong, is Xuezhuo Yang very famous?"
"Of course! This can be said to be the most respected painter in the island country!"
Sesshu Toyo was a famous Zen monk painter in the late Muromachi period of Shimaguni and a master of Tang style works in Shimaguni. His real name was Oda Toyo. After he became a monk, Sesshu became the priest of Sesshuji Temple. He loved painting since he was a child. He was twelve years old.
When he was 18 years old, he converted to Buddhism and became a monk.
Later, Sesshu and other Yang went to China and learned Chinese landscape painting techniques. Later, they conducted creative research and development on this basis and created island country-style ink landscapes.
For this reason, Sesshu and other Yang are revered as painting saints in the island country. They were also the only islanders selected as one of the top ten cultural celebrities in the world at the 1956 Vienna World Peace Conference.
His status in the hearts of the islanders can naturally be imagined.
With Sesshu and other Yang being so revered, the value of their works has naturally increased.
What's more important is that works by Sesshu and other Yang are extremely rare.
Although there are currently more than 10,000 landscape paintings said to be by Sesshu around the world, only thirty of them are considered authentic.
Among the thirty genuine works, only five are truly the works of Sesshu and other Yang himself. The rest are the disciples of Sesshu and other Yang, or the monks of the Sesshu Temple where they are located imitated the style of Sesshu and other Yang and borrowed their names.
paintings.
"There are only five known works by Mr. Hosokawa, Sesshu and other Yang, but your painting does not belong to any of them. Is this the sixth one among the five genuine works?" Someone asked.
Hosokawado nodded: "Yes, to be honest, this painting was once exiled from the island country to abroad, and finally ended up in a French museum. But later, this painting was stolen again and fell into my possession.
In my hands. Because it is stolen property, I have never made it public."
"Mr. Hosokawa, this is a very important matter. Can we authenticate this painting?"
Although Hosokawado explained the whole story of this painting, people still felt uneasy.
Hosokawado then smiled and said: "Although there is no need, but since you are worried, then please go ahead."
Naturally, it would be impossible for everyone to rush into this matter, so the islanders at the scene recommended each other and invited a white-haired old man to come forward as a representative to authenticate the authentic Sesshu.
Seeing this old man, Mr. Kong explained to Lin Chen and the others: "This old man is Guofu Shuangliu, the curator of Dongdu National Power Museum. If it is his identification result, there should be nothing wrong."
Kufu Sugoroku observed the original work of Sesshu for a long time, then stood up and said: "This painting is unique in artistic conception, and the brushstrokes are mature and sophisticated. In my opinion, it is indeed the original work of Sesshu! And it should be the best work of Sesshu and other Yang in his later years!"
"Mr. Hosokawa, you have hidden a big treasure at home!"
After hearing the judgment of the government office Shuangliu, all the islanders present had greedy looks in their eyes.
In their minds, the authenticity of Sesshu and other Yang's works is actually the same as the status of the Warring States Period gold and silver hunting pattern mirror in the heart of Kong Lao, and it may even be higher.
Because this is the national treasure of their island country!
The country's most important treasure is right in front of us, how can these island people remain indifferent?
What's more, many people just make a mental evaluation of the potential benefits they can get from acquiring Sesshu's works and know which choice they should make.
purchase!
Be sure to take this painting down!
With this idea in mind, it can be seen from the fact that after Hosokawato announced the start of the auction, the first bidder directly called out a price of one billion yen.
Although someone called for one billion at the beginning, others did not flinch, and the bidding continued one after another.
Among them was Hayata Akira, who had never made a move before.
In addition to Hayata Qiu, Sansang's Li Xiuzhen also took the initiative for the first time without Lin Chen and others making a bid.
It seems that their original goal was this painting.
Seeing this, Lin Chen also took action: "1.6 billion!"
"Lin Chen?" Mr. Kong was a little surprised that Lin Chen would take action at this time. He advised: "That is just the national treasure of the island people. Your 1.6 billion is too much! No matter how good Sesshu's paintings are, in terms of artistic value alone
, there are many people in China who can compete with Sesshu, or even surpass him. Your money is really not worth it."
However, Lin Chen waved his hand and said: "It's okay, Mr. Kong, I'm just trying to compete with others."
"Fight for a breath?"
Mr. Kong turned his head and glanced at Li Xiuzhen, and couldn't help but shook his head: "Oh, I really can't understand what you young people are doing at all."