Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1625: Special paintings
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Calmet looked at the lyrical abstract painting again, with suspicion flashing in his eyes again.
Those thoughts just now appeared in his mind again, leaving him in a dilemma of hesitation.
Ye Tian looked at him with a smile, waiting for Calmet to make a decision, acting very relaxed.
After confirming that the painting was in the style of lyrical abstraction, and then seeing the content of the painting, some onlookers at the scene who thought they knew something about it all lost interest in the painting!
As for those who knew little about the art of painting and Western art history, they all looked at the painting and the excitement curiously, without knowing the mystery at all.
After pondering for a moment, Calmet raised his head and looked at Ye Tian and said:
"Steven, these two paintings can be sold as a bundle, but the price is not 5,000 euros, but 6,000 euros. I wonder if you can accept it? If you can accept it, the deal can be done now"
However, Ye Tian changed the topic at this time and did not immediately finalize the art transaction.
"Calmet, can you tell us about the origin of this painting? How come you have a lyrical abstract painting in your hand? I'm very curious!"
"Okay, Steven, as I said before, I am not only a professional painter, but also an art dealer. This is a painting I received!
The original owner of this painting was a retired old man who came to Nice to enjoy his old age. At the beginning of the year, the old man passed away and left some relics.
The painting in front of me is one of the relics. When the old man’s family disposed of the relics, they sold this painting to me. The source is legal and there is no problem! "
Calmet explained a few words, which sounded reasonable.
As long as the origin is legal, or this is the explanation!
"In this case, it's no problem, six thousand euros, deal! Calmet, I want these two paintings!"
Ye Tian nodded with a smile and stretched out his right hand.
Calmet took a deep look at Ye Tian, then looked at his rock-like right hand, then gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, and directly shook hands with Ye Tian to conclude the deal.
"Okay, Steven, deal, six thousand euros, these two paintings belong to you. Congratulations on getting two good works of art!"
"I also want to congratulate you, Calmet, for making this business. Your income must be very good!"
Ye Tian said politely, but his heart was already filled with joy.
Next, Ye Tian took out his wallet and took out 6,000 euros, handed it to Calmet, and completed the art transaction.
While making the payment, he did not forget to ask Calmet to issue a certificate and have Antoine witness it on the spot, so as not to encounter difficulties from the customs when passing the French customs with the two paintings.
After completing all the procedures, Ye Tian shook hands with Calmet again and was about to say goodbye and leave for the next antique stall.
At this moment, Calmet asked curiously:
"Steven, can you tell me about your identification of that lyrical abstract painting? I don't quite understand why you bought that painting? Is there any mystery in it?"
Ye Tian glanced at the Nice painter, then smiled and shook his head and said:
"Calmet, now that you have successfully sold these two paintings, it is best to put them aside completely and stop worrying about them. It will not do any good and will only ruin your mood.
The most important thing you should do now is enjoy the joy of successful trading. Although I have some opinions about this lyrical abstract painting, I am not very sure.
Whether my opinion is correct requires further identification and verification. Nothing is known. So here it is, Calmet. I wish you a wonderful and enjoyable day! "
After saying that, Ye Tian took the two paintings and Betty and turned to the next antique stall, preparing to continue the treasure hunt.
But Calmet, who stayed where he was, looked a little pale and had a bit of regret in his eyes!
At this time, although he had an extra six thousand euros in his pocket, he couldn't be happy at all.
He had a very bad feeling. Just now, he might have been robbed by that **** Steven, missing out on a top-notch piece of art and the biggest fortune in his life!
However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not figure out what the value of that lyrical abstract painting was!
The goods on the second antique stall are mediocre, mostly handicrafts, and some worthless antiques that are not worth stopping to admire, let alone sell!
Ye Tian quickly glanced at the goods on the stall, then led Betty out and walked to the next stall.
Until this moment, Betty finally couldn't restrain her strong curiosity and asked in a low voice:
"Dear, if I guess correctly, this lyrical abstract painting must be a top-notch work of art, right? Which art master is it and how much is it worth? Tell me quickly"
Ye Tian turned to look at his curious wife, then smiled and nodded.
"Yes, this lyrical abstract painting is indeed a top-notch work of art. Both its artistic value and market value are extraordinary and rare to see!
After my preliminary identification, this is probably a painting by the famous Russian painter Kandinsky, the founder of abstractionism. It is a work at the peak of his art in his later years.
If my appraisal conclusion is correct, based on the market conditions of Kandinsky's peak works, this lyrical abstract painting should be worth no less than 10 million US dollars.
Of course, my appraisal conclusion needs to be further verified. I will do another appraisal when I return to New York, but no matter what the result is, I like this painting very much"
Having said that, Ye Tian was extremely certain of his appraisal conclusion, and it was impossible to make any mistakes!
There is no doubt that this is a truly authentic and outstanding painting by the master Kandinsky. It is truly a top-notch work of art and is priceless!
The dozen or twenty charming haloes on this painting are the most perfect and accurate proof.
As soon as he walked to the entrance of the antique market, Ye Tian spotted the painting at a glance and made an accurate judgment.
That’s why he walked to Calmet’s painting stall, put on a good show, and successfully won the painting!
As for the realistic landscape painting depicting the beautiful scenery of Angel Bay, it is just a cover and has no value!
"Wow! It's actually a top-notch work of art worth tens of millions of dollars, and it's an outstanding work by the master of art Kandinsky. This is simply crazy!"
Betty exclaimed in a low voice, almost dancing with excitement.
Not only her, but Taylor, Lisa, and Antoine next to her were also excited when they heard Ye Tian's words, and almost cheered.
They had no doubt at all about the identification conclusion given by Ye Tian, but were extremely convinced!
When has Steven ever gone too far? Not once, and this time will be no exception!
After exclaiming, Betty lowered her voice curiously and asked:
"Since it is a painting by the art master Kandinsky, how could Calmet not recognize it? After all, he is also a professional painter and an antique dealer, so he should have certain appreciation abilities!"
Ye Tian slowed down, turned to look at Betty, then at Taylor and the others, then smiled and explained in a low voice:
“Not only Calmet, but most antique art appraisal experts in the world may not be able to identify it. The situation of this painting is very special because it is a lyrical abstract painting.
There are many masters of abstract art, including Kandinsky, Mondrian, Malevich, etc. However, when it comes to lyrical abstraction, there is only one real master of art: Kandinsky.
Kandinsky's artistic style was very changeable throughout his life, and he successively experienced Impressionism, New Decorative Movement, Bauhaus Movement, Abstractionism, and Abstract Expressionism and other artistic styles.
In his later years, it was another peak period of Kandinsky's artistic career. He founded lyrical abstract painting, also known as Kandinskyism, and caused a huge sensation.
Because there is only one master of lyrical abstraction, when people find a good lyrical abstraction painting, they will naturally think, is this a work by Kandinsky?
If it is identified as Kandinsky's painting, the value will naturally double and it will cause a stir; if it is identified as not being his work, then the value of the painting will not be mentioned.
After Kandinsky moved to France from Germany in 1933, he has been living in Paris. No one knows whether he came to Nice during this period and painted such an outstanding painting here.
Because of this, Calmet and many other antique art appraisal experts mistakenly believed that this was not a Kandinsky painting, but an imitation of it, with average value!
It turns out that Kandinsky not only visited Nice, but also created a very outstanding painting here. As a creator of beauty, how could he be willing to miss the beautiful scenery of Nice!
Coincidentally, the day before we left New York, I spent a full four or five hours at the Guggenheim Museum. The Guggenheim Museum is the largest collector of Kandinsky's works!
At the Guggenheim Museum in New York, I saw many paintings by Kandinsky. One or two of them were very close to the one in front of me, so I thought it was a work by Kandinsky."
This statement is reasonable and impeccable, and no one can find any loopholes to make them suspicious.
Looking at Betty and the others, they were almost dumbfounded. Everyone nodded frequently, their eyes full of admiration and envy!
Next, Ye Tian explained a few more words before ending the topic.
Wait for everyone to calm down a little. Ye Tian then led everyone forward and continued to sweep through the largest antique market in southern France, sweeping away wealth like crazy!