Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1888: Ecstatic
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The transaction was completed quickly, and both money and goods were received.
After receiving the confirmation text message from the bank, Desmond immediately said curiously:
“Steven, can you explain this landscape oil painting? Why did you buy this oil painting without hesitation? Is this oil painting a top-notch work of art and I made a mistake?
Compared to me, you must have seen more things. Which famous artist is this work? What is the specific value? I really want to know the answers to these questions so that I don’t get confused.”
Ye Tian did not answer immediately, but gently took down the landscape oil painting from the display wall, held it in his hand and admired it again.
After a moment, he turned to look at Desmond standing next to him, then nodded with a smile and said:
“Desmond, I have my own appraisal conclusion about this classical landscape oil painting, which is different from yours, but whether my appraisal conclusion is correct needs further verification.
In view of this, I will not explain the specific details of this classic landscape oil painting in detail. Here, I will only talk about the identification conclusion. You can listen to it, and don’t take it too seriously! ”
“Okay, Steven, I’m all ears”
Desmond nodded in response, but his face had turned as pale as paper.
At this time, he was very sure that he had stolen the treasure and was robbed by the terrifying guy in front of him. After all, he could not escape the bad luck.
Whether the identification conclusion is correct requires further verification. Is that possible? You greedy guy, when did you go too far? Never, and this time will be no exception!
Ye Tian looked at the landscape oil painting in his hand again, and then expressed his conclusion.
“Desmond, your identification of the creation date of this landscape oil painting is very accurate. In my opinion, this oil painting was created in the early nineteenth century, to be precise, it should be around 1820.
But you have made a mistake in identifying the artist of this landscape oil painting. The artist who created this oil painting is not an unknown person, but William Turner, who is known as the ‘great genius’.
William Turner is one of the most famous landscape painters of the 19th century and one of the most famous and skilled artists in Britain. He is among the most outstanding landscape painters in the history of Western art
You just said that the style of this painting is similar to that of Laurent, the famous French landscape painter of the seventeenth century, and William Turner, the famous British landscape painter of the nineteenth century, somewhere in between.
This specious painting style often affects the value of a work of art, but this does not exist in this painting. The reason is simple. William Turner is a fanatical admirer of Lorraine.
In the early days of William Turner’s artistic career, he imitated Lorraine’s painting style, and this is one of his works, along with others such as “The Thames at Wyndham Bridge”, “The Thames at Windsor” and so on.
As for the Venetian scenery that appears in this oil painting, it is actually not surprising. In 1819, William Turner traveled to Italy for the first time, where he went to study the art of painting and communicate with local artists.
Venice is a famous art town, especially in the art of painting. It has always played a decisive role since the Renaissance. How could William Turner not go to Venice?
However, for some unknown reason, he did not create many Venetian-themed landscape paintings. This seems to be the only one so far. Perhaps it is this reason that gives you the illusion.
Back to the painting style, if you carefully study another famous painting by William Turner of the same period, “View of Rome from the Vatican”, you will find that there are many similarities between the two… …”
Ye Tian continued to explain, but Desmond was completely dumbfounded, muttering to himself in despair.
“Oh my God! This is actually an early work of William Turner. What did I miss? God, why are you making such a joke on me?”
At this time, Desmond was so distressed that he almost died, and he regretted it so much that he wanted to jump into the Thames River.
He had no doubts about the appraisal conclusion given by Ye Tian and knew that it was the truth.
There is no doubt that this classical landscape oil painting is 100% the work of William Turner, and it is a work during a period when William Turner’s painting style underwent a major change, which is of great significance.
Given William Turner’s high reputation in Western art history and in the UK, this early work of his is definitely a top-notch work of art worth at least millions of euros, or even more!
When he thought of this, Desmond was so grief-stricken that he almost cried in pain, and his eyes were even blood red!
Seeing this scene, Ye Tian stopped talking and did not continue to explain.
He was really a little worried. The British guy in front of him couldn’t bear the heavy blow. He suffered a heart attack due to excessive grief and fell to the ground. That wouldn’t be fun!
The gallery fell completely silent, and the only sound in everyone’s ears was Desmond’s rapid breathing, which was like a broken bellows leaking air everywhere.
David and the others gathered next to Ye Tian, admiring the landscape oil painting with great interest, and everyone’s eyes were full of envy.
As for outside the gallery, many media reporters who were stopped by the London police, as well as antique dealers and gallery owners doing business in the Portobello Market, as well as various other people, all looked at the gallery door curiously.
Each of them was guessing and whispering to their friends around them about what that guy Steven had discovered in this gallery that hadn’t come out for so long.
Judging from this situation, that extremely lucky **** must have discovered something again. As for what exactly he discovered, no one knows and can only make random guesses.
In the gallery, it was still very quiet.
After a long time, Desmond finally woke up, and there was a trace of blood on his pale face.
Just when he turned his head and looked at Ye Tianzhi with pleading eyes, Ye Tian smiled and said:
“Actually, you don’t need to be too depressed, nor do you need to feel grief-stricken, Desmond, in addition to this William Turner landscape oil painting, you also have two valuable paintings in this gallery”
“There are two more valuable paintings here? Did I hear you correctly? Steven, which two paintings are they? Can you help give me some advice? Which artist are they and how much are they worth?”
Desmond asked excitedly, his whole person suddenly came to life, his eyes were like searchlights, radiating dazzling light.
Ye Tian chuckled and nodded, and pointed to another painting hanging not far away.
“You heard it right, Desmond, you do have two valuable paintings here, and the small portrait next to it is one of them.
If I read it correctly, that portrait should be the work of George Hicks, a famous British painter in the 19th century. It is unknown who the girl in the painting is.
But it is not difficult to check. The person who can afford George Hicks to paint a portrait must not be an unknown person. As long as you pay attention, I believe you will find the answer soon.
This should be a work created by George Hicks in his middle age. According to the current market conditions, its value should be between 1.5 million and 2 million euros.”
“Wow! George Hicks’s portrait is incredible!”
Desmond murmured to himself, his whole body was completely overwhelmed by the huge ecstasy, his feet were like stepping on clouds, so light and soft that he could hardly stand.
Ye Tian turned to look at this guy, and then pointed at a landscape painting hanging on another display wall.
“Compared to the portrait of George Hicks, that realistic landscape painting is obviously more valuable. I am basically certain that it was the work of John Constable, the most famous British landscape painter in the early 19th century. .
In the history of Western art and in the British painting world, Constable and Turner have equal status. He is an academician of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and is also known as the greatest British landscape painter in the 19th century.
That landscape painting depicts a British rural scene, with a fresh and lively style, sincere emotions, bright colors, full of natural vitality and local flavor. According to my estimation, it should have been created around 1802.
To be honest, when I discovered that this gallery had landscape oil paintings by John Constable and William Turner hanging at the same time, I couldn’t even believe it. I really wanted to buy these two top-notch works of art. Get it in your pocket!
I don’t want to let go of that portrait of George Hicks, but I promised you when I first entered the gallery that I would not break my promise, so I only chose Turner’s painting. I personally like that one better. Oil painting”
Desmond was completely stunned. His eyes were so wide that they almost flew out of his head. His body was trembling slightly. He was so excited that he almost went crazy. He even lost the ability to speak.
“Okay, Desmond, the deal has been completed and it’s time for us to leave. Nice to meet you. Say hello to your wife Molly Jones for me and enjoy this wonderful day!”
Ye Tian said with a smile, and gently patted Desmond on the shoulder.
With his movement, Desmond woke up immediately.
The next moment, an ecstatic cheer came from the gallery, startling Ye Tian and the others, as well as everyone outside the gallery.