Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1223: Hudson River School
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After a while, Robert came to his senses.
"Steven, I know that you are the top professional treasure hunter and the top antique art appraisal expert in the world today. You have discovered countless top-notch works of art and own many priceless treasures.
Since you said that this landscape oil painting is a very good work of art, you must be right! However, I know nothing about the value of this landscape oil painting. If possible, I hope you can tell me.
The origin of this landscape oil painting is not complicated. About eleven years ago, my wife went to the Hell's Kitchen Flea Market and saw this oil painting. She thought it was very beautiful and bought it for $50.
From then until now, this landscape oil painting has been hanging in the living room of this apartment. No one realized that it turned out to be a valuable work of art. It's incredible!
I don’t know exactly who I bought this landscape oil painting from, but my wife may remember it, but unfortunately, she went to work the night shift today and won’t be able to go home until tomorrow morning."
Robert said excitedly, his eyes full of expectation, staring at Ye Tian closely, looking forward to hearing the most perfect answer.
This guy is also quite smart. He did not say whether he would sell this landscape oil painting, but he was just asking for relevant information about this oil painting.
Although Ye Tian likes this landscape oil painting, he doesn't like it so much that he has to take it. In addition, today's situation is special, and he doesn't have the time or mood to make detours.
Hearing Robert's question, he began to explain the oil painting to the other party.
"Robert, your wife is so lucky! She actually picked up such a big leak at the Hell's Kitchen flea market. It is no exaggeration to say that this landscape oil painting is enough to change your destiny.
This is a landscape oil painting from the Hudson River School. It has superb painting skills, delicate brushwork, flexible and natural nature, and has extraordinary artistic value. It is one of the outstanding representative works of the Hudson River School.
You may not know about the Hudson River School, which was a famous painting school active from the 1820s to the 1880s. It was named after its expertise in depicting the scenery of the Hudson River Basin in New York.
The Hudson River School is good at using realism to depict the vast and magnificent scenery of the New World, showing the beauty and grandeur of nature, and plays a very important role in the history of American art.
It is the first art school with a distinct "American" mark, marking the beginning of American art getting rid of European influence and gradually revealing its own character, so it is also called the American Landscape School.
It can be said that the Hudson River School is the originator of all American painting art schools. After its exchange and collision with various painting art schools from Europe, the famous New York School of painting was born.
Many painters of the Hudson River School are famous figures in the history of American art. Some of these famous painters are the founders and founders of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, with a transcendent status!
The oil painting in front of you depicts the scenery of the Hudson River. The colors are bright and vivid, and the style is fresher than European realist paintings. It has a real texture and makes people feel immersed in it.
I have identified that this Hudson River landscape oil painting was created around the 1860s. The artist who created this painting is named Hart, who is one of the famous representative painters of the Hudson River School. .
You may not know Hart, the Hudson River School painter, but if you have visited the White House, you must have seen his work, which is the "Mountain Lake" hanging in the White House Map Room!
That is a famous painting created by Hart in 1858. In addition, we can see Hart's works in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, and many other famous museums.
In my opinion, the Hudson River landscape oil painting in front of me is more outstanding than the "Mountain Lake" in the White House Map Room, and it better represents Hart's artistic and painting level. It is very rare!
Okay, Robert, time is limited. I can only explain this piece of Hudson River landscape oil painting so far. I still said what I just said. Are you willing to transfer this oil painting? I intend to accept it!
If you are willing to transfer, I will immediately contact the company employees and my personal lawyer and ask them to contact you. We can complete this art transaction at any time, even tonight, no problem."
Ye Tian explained the landscape oil painting in detail and made a purchase request again.
If possible, he still wanted to get this landscape oil painting. Since he was lucky enough to come across this painting, it would be a pity to miss it!
If the other party refuses, it doesn't matter. The main purpose of coming to Hell's Kitchen this time was not for this painting, so there is nothing to regret!
At this time, Robert's face was flushed with excitement and his eyes were shining. Fortunately, his health seemed to be pretty good, so he didn't pass over in excitement!
The rest of the people at the scene were also very excited, their eyes looking at Robert were full of envy, and they were all envious of this guy's incredible good luck!
For only $50, I actually bought such a precious piece of art! Can you not be envious?
Their eyes looked at Ye Tian, full of admiration.
It certainly lives up to its reputation! Steven's vision is really sharp. No matter what grade or where the antique art comes from, no antique artwork can escape his eyes!
"I have been to the White House and saw the "Mountain Lake" in the Map Room. I didn't expect that this oil painting was also a work by Hart, and it was even more outstanding than that one. It's amazing!"
Robert said excitedly, his voice was trembling, his eyes were fixed on the oil painting hanging on the wall, and he couldn't bear to move his eyes away at all.
He was afraid that if he looked away, the landscape oil painting on the wall would disappear. That was a huge fortune! It is also the hope for his family to leave Hell's Kitchen and start a new life.
Looking at Robert's almost crazy look, Ye Tian just stood there with a smile on his face and did not disturb the guy.
After about a minute, Robert finally woke up.
After taking two deep breaths and calming down a little, the guy immediately said excitedly:
"Steven, thank you very much for your appraisal and explanation. You are worthy of being the top antique art appraisal expert. Your explanation is so professional and convincing that you truly deserve your reputation!
As for whether to sell this Hudson River landscape oil painting, I can't give you a definite answer yet. I'm very sorry. I have to discuss it with my wife before I can make a decision!
Furthermore, she bought this landscape oil painting. She must ask for her opinion on how to deal with it. Even if it is sold to you, she still needs her nod of approval. I hope you can understand! "
"It doesn't matter, I can wait. If you decide to sell this oil painting to me, you can contact me at any time. If you don't plan to sell it to me, that's okay"
Ye Tian said with a chuckle, his expression was very natural and there was nothing unusual about it.
Seeing his performance, Robert couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed a lot.
At this time, he had begun to worry about gains and losses, fearing that Ye Tianqiang would forcefully sell it, or use some underhanded trick to steal this valuable artwork from his hands.
But after thinking about it carefully, he gave up his worries in this regard.
As a native of New York, he had heard something about Ye Tian. He knew that although Ye Tian was known for being ruthless in the business world, he had never engaged in forced buying or selling. This was known to everyone!
Even if this guy traps people or picks up holes, he uses his overwhelming advantage in professional knowledge and his unique and sharp vision to dig holes for his opponents to jump into or pick holes from!
Those guys who suffered big losses in his hands were very depressed, and everyone hated them until their teeth itched, but they had no choice but to break their teeth and swallow them in their stomachs. They could only blame themselves for not being as good as others!
After quickly adjusting his mood, Robert asked expectantly:
"Steven, let me take the liberty to ask, what is your valuation for this landscape oil painting? Can you tell me? I would like to know!"
Not only him, but everyone else at the scene also wanted to know the answer to this question.
Everyone turned to look at Ye Tian, expecting to hear his answer.
Ye Tian nodded slightly, then said with a smile:
“There is nothing that cannot be said, because the Hudson River School plays an important role in the history of American art. The works of several famous painters from this school have always been sought after in the American art market.
Especially in New York, due to geographical reasons, these paintings depicting the scenery of the Hudson River Valley are enthusiastically pursued by many top collectors in New York and surrounding areas, and can be said to be very popular.
According to my understanding of the current antique art market, the market value of this landscape oil painting should be between 8 million and 10 million US dollars. If it is sent to auction, it may fetch a higher price!
The only pity is that the preservation condition of this landscape oil painting is not very good, and the oil paint on the picture is a bit chapped. Otherwise, its market value must be more than 10 million US dollars, there is no doubt! "
Before he finished speaking, this small living room was already completely boiling.
"Eight million to ten million dollars, my God! What a huge fortune that is, it's crazy, it's like a dream!"
Robert hugged his head and exclaimed, almost going crazy.