After Shao Wenhao had finished his opening remarks, he said with an apologetic look: "It was originally agreed that Chen Yongyuan and Chen Shengren would take advantage of their busy schedule to come to today's calligraphy and painting auction to meet with everyone.
But I just received news that Chen Shengren is not feeling well today and cannot come. I am really sorry."
"What, Chen Yongyuan can't come?"
"I made a special trip to see Chen Shengren today."
"Doesn't that mean we can't see Chen Shengren's "Mid-Autumn Festival" today?"
For a time, all kinds of regretful voices sounded in the field.
Han Jiulin also frowned slightly. After all, the purpose of his coming here today was just to meet Chen Yongyuan.
"Don't be discouraged, everyone." Shao Wenhao smiled and said: "Although Chen Shengren cannot come today, his "Mid-Autumn Tie" has been sent over. Today's finale is still the "Mid-Autumn Tie"."
"That's okay. Although I can't see Chen Shengren in person, I can see his "Mid-Autumn Festival Poster". Today's trip is worthwhile."
"Yes, many years ago I visited Chen Shengren's home and wanted to see the "Mid-Autumn Tie", but I couldn't get my wish. Today, as long as I can see the "Mid-Autumn Tie", it can be regarded as making up for my long-cherished wish.
Already."
For a moment, the faces of everyone present became much better.
Shao Wenhao said no more and immediately announced that the auction would officially begin.
Soon a middle-aged man in a suit walked up to the stage and introduced himself concisely. He was the auctioneer of this painting and calligraphy auction.
Then the auctioneer began to auction the first lot, which was the painting "Pine and Cane Picture" by the famous Qing Dynasty painter Li Eel.
Many of the people present were familiar with Li Eel's origins and deeds.
Before the "Pine and Vine Picture" was brought up, everyone in the room had already started discussing with each other about Li Eel.
Li Eel was one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou in the Qing Dynasty. In his early years, his painting style was rigorous and methodical. However, in his middle age, his painting style began to change, turning to freehand brushwork with bold brushstrokes, bold strokes and vigorous momentum. He had a great influence on the flower and bird paintings of the late Qing Dynasty.
In his early years, he studied painting with Jiang Tingxi and Gao Qipei. Later, he was influenced by Shi Tao and became good at painting flowers, bamboos, rocks, pines and cypresses, etc.
Most of the people present did not expect that the first auction item in this calligraphy and painting auction would be such a heavyweight painting as "Pine and Vine Picture" by Li E. For a moment, everyone was very excited.
After the staff brought the painting up, they opened it in public, and a freehand "Pine and Vine Picture" was spread out in front of everyone's eyes.
This "Pine and Vine Picture" can be said to be a masterpiece of Li Eel's freehand paintings. The pine in the picture has no head and tail, but its majesty is evident. The old vines are entangled, the branches and leaves are intertwined, and the brush is swaying and the ink is flowing.
"OK!"
"The artistic conception of this painting is extraordinary and the layout is bold. It is a treasure handed down from generation to generation!"
Many of the people present moved forward to watch in turn, and for a while, they began to praise him.
Wu Qi came to Cai Qingman and invited with a smile: "Qingman, let's go and see this "Pine and Vine Picture" too?"
Cai Qingman hesitated for a moment, but shook his head and rejected Wu Qi's invitation, and then looked at Han Jiulin: "Mr. Han, I wonder if you are interested in this "Pine and Vine Picture". Would you like to go and see it with Qingman?
Sub-painting?"
Han Jiulin shook his head lightly and said, "I won't go, you can go by yourself."
Cai Qingman let out a disappointed sound and said to Wu Qi: "I won't go up to see. You can see clearly here."
Wu Qi gritted his teeth, and for a moment, his teeth itched with hatred.
After about ten minutes, everyone present who was interested in the "Pine and Vine Picture" had carefully looked at the "Pine and Vine Picture".
The auctioneer said: "The starting bid for this "Pine and Vine Picture" is 1.3 million yuan, and each bid increase must not be less than 5,000 yuan. If you like this painting and want to buy it back for collection, you can bid now."
"I'll offer 1.3 million." There was a middle-aged man who was particularly fond of "Pine and Vine Pictures" who bid the first price.
Several people followed up and raised their bids one after another, and soon the auction price of this "Pine and Vine Picture" was raised to 1.55 million.
Han Jiulin suddenly raised his eyebrows and asked in a low voice to He Qisi beside him: "In an auction like this, can all the items be sure to be authentic?"
He Qisi nodded and replied: "Of course I am sure it is true. The people present are all experts and masters in calligraphy and painting. If it is a fake, it cannot escape the eyes of so many people."
She pointed at Ji Xuehai, who was sitting with He Feng, and said: "Especially that Ji Xuehai, Master Ji, is a famous master of calligraphy and painting appraisal.
The reason why he was invited to this auction was so that he could be on site to identify the authenticity of the items at any time to prevent the occurrence of fake auctions in the circle.
Since Ji Xuehai didn’t say anything, it means the auction item is genuine.”
Han Jiulin glanced at Ji Xuehai, nodded slightly, and asked no more questions.
There is no doubt that this "Pine and Vine Picture" is authentic, but what puzzles Han Jiulin is that in ordinary antique calligraphy and painting auctions, along with the auction items, there is also an appraisal certificate from an authoritative appraisal agency.
At this calligraphy and painting auction, an ancient painting was brought up, but there was no appraisal certificate. This was contrary to common sense, and that was why Han Jiulin asked this question.
Only then did I realize that the people present were all experts in the painting and calligraphy industry. They all prided themselves on their excellent eyesight. In addition, there was a famous calligraphy and painting appraiser at the scene, so I skipped it and took the auction items for appraisal in advance.
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The cost of appraisal of calligraphy and painting is based on the original value of the painting and calligraphy. It is expensive. These people do not need to go to an authoritative appraisal agency to authenticate the authenticity. Presumably, in addition to self-confidence, they also have the original intention of saving money.
"Pine and Vine Pictures" was quickly sold for 1.83 million. Next, there were several auctions in succession, with calligraphy and paintings from different dynasties, but the most recent ones were from the Qing Dynasty and the early Ming Dynasty.
After all, everyone present can be considered a master of contemporary calligraphy and painting. Except for Chen Yongyuan, who has been regarded as a saint of calligraphy since he was alive, no one cares about them and does not have the face to auction, buy and collect other people's works.
What surprised Han Jiulin was that two fakes were included in several auctions since "Pine and Vine Pictures".
However, Master Ji Xuehaiji never said a word from beginning to end.
Even if some people seemed to think that the work was a fake, when they saw Ji Xuehai sitting there steadily, they thought they were overthinking it, so they treated the fake as the genuine article and successfully auctioned it off at a high price.
The prices of the two calligraphy and paintings were not too high, so Han Jiulin saw through it and did not say anything, but quietly allowed the auction to continue.
However, in the bottom of his heart, Han Jiulin already had a suspicion about today's auction and Ji Xuehai.
During the process, Wu Qi repeatedly stated that he wanted to buy a good work by Cai Qingman, but Cai Qingman was not interested in the previous lots. She seemed to be looking forward to the finale, Chen Yongyuan's "Mid-Autumn Festival".
Soon, the auction came to an end, and the item to be auctioned was the "Mid-Autumn Festival Poster" as the finale.
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