Chapter 2365: 3 Elderly Favors and Billions of Dollars
"What a piece of white jade seal." Cui Jiandong said. "The quality is no less than the Twenty-Five Treasures of the Qing Dynasty."
"Yes, come to think of it, even Emperor Qianlong must have loved this seal." Dean Sun of the Capital Museum turned to look at Cui Jiandong and Dean Yue of the China Museum with a smile.
"Old Cui, Lao Yue, please give me this thing. The capital museum still lacks such a precious seal."
"Old Sun, this is not right. Apart from Lao Cui, who else has a lot of such good things?" Director Yue of the China Museum was unwilling.
Cui Jiandong, although he was also thinking about it, thought about the golden Buddha next, sighed, and could only take a regretful look. "That's all, that's all, you can discuss this matter."
"Three deans, look at this thing, right?" Han Tao, even though he had someone identify it, there is no doubt that the thing is genuine.
"Xiao Han, you are doing business with our old guy's reputation." Old Sun looked at Han Tao with a smile.
"It depends on what you said, Dean Sun. I am not short-sighted and can't understand." Han Tao said with a smile. "This time, please ask a few highly respected deans to help check it."
"This is beautiful." Cui Jiandong said with a smile. "You may have to show mercy to the Golden Buddha."
Han Tao smiled and nodded, and Dean Yue said with a smile. "Don't embarrass me, Xiao Han. The things are undoubtedly genuine."
"Not only is it genuine, it is also rare and exquisite. The jade quality reaches the top level of Hetian white jade, which is rare and rare." Dean Sun added.
Cui Jiandong said with a smile. "What you two said is correct, not to mention the carving, the palace manufacturing office is exquisite in craftsmanship. This is a rare national treasure."
With the last sentence, everyone below was excited to collect it one by one. With these three deans, the value of this thing would double.
"Is this thing really so good?" Wu Xiaofan whispered. "Sister Zhao, how about we take a photo for fun."
Zhao Yanzi glanced at Wu Xiaofan and curled her lips secretly, "Just take a look at your worth."
"She looks really pretty." Wu Xiaofan secretly thought about it. He didn't stand out this night, but it seems that he can stand out now.
Han Tao, who was on the stage, smiled and asked several old experts to come down and take a rest. "Everyone, this is a treasure that Emperor Qianlong has visited. It is made of Hetian white jade. It is 12.5 centimeters wide and 6.65 centimeters high. It has a coiled dragon clasp. Several deans have just appraised it. It is undoubtedly authentic."
Han Tao, this auction is actually different from ordinary big auctions. Things have been appraised by experts in advance. This kind of on-site appraisal is unique. Regular auctions, especially those in big auction houses, are absolutely rare. Of course, there are black markets. Auctions don't count.
However, this time, no auction house felt that Han Tao was negligent. This thing was done beautifully. The three deans, who are the authoritative figures in the entire cultural relic collection and appraisal industry, cheered. For these auction houses, It's definitely a big deal if you come here.
Not to mention, the on-site appraisal is a huge honor. Han Tao is very happy. With these three words, his position in Rongbao Auction House is definitely stable. There may be other big auction houses competing for it. They are scrambling to find themselves.
"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense. Everyone is waiting in a hurry. This treasure of the Supreme Emperor has a base price of five million." Han Tao raised his hand and said.
"Not bad, not bad." Wu Xiaofan thought to himself, the price is not high. "Eight million."
Wu Xiaofan, with a proud look on his face, made a bid, causing Gao Tingting and Zhang Xiaohui to scream excitedly. "Xiaoxiao, I saw it. Xiaofan made a bid. He's so handsome."
"What's so handsome about this guy? I think he's really stupid." Liu Xiaoxiao pouted. He's handsome but has no brains. He's not as good as Li Han.
Thinking about it this way, Liu Xiaoxiao felt that Li Han was quite handsome, at least he wouldn't do such mindless things.
I haven’t seen it, no one is bidding. Whoever bids first, if it’s too low, you will definitely be laughed at. If it’s too high, you don’t understand the auction culture.
"Sister Zhao, you don't bid." Wu Xiaofan felt a little regretful when he saw that he had made a bid but didn't bid. He didn't know how to do this, so it wasn't worth it.
"hehe,
I don't know much about collections. "Zhao Yanzi said in her heart, give it a hammer.
"Fifteen million."
A faint voice sounded from not far away.
"Who added so much at once?" Wu Xiaofan was a little unhappy, but when he turned around and saw, he immediately shut up and stopped talking. I knew this man Wu Xiaofan, a big shot worth tens of billions, and he could crush his existence with just a move of his fingers.
Zhao Yanzi smiled. "Stop bidding."
Wu Xiaofan, nodded, be honest, this is not a place for celebrities to play, just stay here, otherwise you will make a fool of yourself.
"Mr. Ma, fifteen million."
"twenty million."
"Twenty million from Wang Dong."
"..."
"Fifty million"
"..."
"One hundred million."
"Ah." Wu Xiaofan was stunned.
100 million, how come, the low price of 5 million, how can it reach 100 million? This is not over yet. As the bids get higher and higher, 150 million is quickly reached, and the final transaction price reaches a terrifying two points. Three hundred million.
Of course, according to normal times, Fang Yuxi's worth would be around 160 million at most, but with the three deans, his worth doubled, reaching 230 million. This was definitely something Li Han never expected.
"so tall?"
Li Han was also a little stunned.
Liu Mingxiao said. "Of course, if there are three deans, an increase of tens of millions is not a trivial matter."
"In this case, I am not at a loss. Those porcelains in front were all authenticated by Quan Lao." Li Han said with a smile.
Liu Ming was speechless. "Do you think the deans will come up for appraisal casually, especially in this kind of auction? You, the deans feel that the Golden Buddha may owe you. Otherwise, not to mention Han Tao, the boss of Rongbaozhai can't invite the deans."
Li Han thought, this is true, these people, what status in the circle, they are definitely top-notch people, not to mention the number of people on one hand, at least within a dozen.
"The deans are thoughtful." Li Han, really didn't expect it.
"Hehe."
"Han, your jade seal broke the auction record of Qianlong's jade seal. I remember that the jade seal has not exceeded 200 million." Liu Ming said with a smile.
"That's really a happy thing." Li Han asked with a smile. "I don't know, what is the highest record of Chinese auctions?"
"Chinese art, let me think." Liu Ming, not too concerned about these, but knows a little bit. "I remember that on November 11 last year, at a private estate auction held by London auction house Bambridge in a warehouse outside London, the Qing Dynasty Qianlong multi-colored glaze hollow "Auspicious and Abundant" revolving vase was sold for 51.6 million pounds, almost 550 million."
As he said this, an auctioneer from an auction house next to him smiled and took it. "This gentleman is right, but this record may be broken this year."
"Oh?"
Li Han looked back at the middle-aged man.
"I heard that an auction house has received a Yuan Dynasty blue and white plum vase with the image of Xiao He chasing Han Xin under the moon. There are only three such Yuan Dynasty blue and white plum vases in the world. One is the treasure of the Jinling Museum, and the whereabouts of the other is still unknown." The middle-aged man said with a smile.
"Oh, sir, you are well-informed." Liu Ming smiled.
"Haha, Mr. Liu is joking. It just so happens that I contacted this auction."
"Haha, it seems that you know us." Liu Ming said with a smile.
Li Han didn't find it strange. "I am Liang Jixin of CITIC International Auction Company in Macau." He handed over his business card.
Li Han smiled at Liu Ming, looked at him, and said what he wanted to say without saying much.
"It's rare for Mr. Liang to come in person." Liu Ming took the business card with a smile.
"Mr. Liu, you are joking. This golden Buddha is rare in the world." Liang Jixin said with a smile.
"It's time to start."
Li Han smiled. Mr. Liang might come to see how much this golden Buddha can be sold for.
You know, Liang Jixin was planning to have a shocking auction this autumn, and he also planned to break the record.
There are only three pieces of Yuan blue and white Xiao He chasing Han Xin under the moon in the world. According to the current Yuan blue and white market, it is very likely to be sold for hundreds of millions, even more than Qianlong's rotating vase.
However, he didn't expect that a unique golden Buddha would suddenly appear. How could Liang Jixin not worry?
Li Han smiled but didn't say anything. Liu Ming was not interested in these things. Liang Jixin saw the two of them calmly, with a smile on his lips. As long as they didn't deliberately create a big auction, Liang Jixin would be relieved.
According to Liang Jixin's estimate, the auction price of this golden Buddha should be around 500 million, especially the internal information that the Palace Museum collected it. I think everyone who collected it got the news, and they wouldn't bid too much during the auction.
The auction started with a reserve price of 95 million yuan. It can be said that this starting price is definitely the highest starting price in China.
You know, many auction items with a transaction price of hundreds of millions have a starting price of only about 10 million. It makes sense that the starting price of the golden Buddha is so high. This is a golden Buddha inlaid with gems. The price of the material alone is not high.
For the first time, Wu Xiaofan felt how ridiculous his seemingly huge income was.
"150 million."
"250 million."
Wu Xiaofan, before he could react, the price here was over 300 million.
"Is this too much?"
"Hehe, this is a game for the rich." Zhao Yanzi smiled.
Jasmine frowned slightly. The price rose too fast, which was a little beyond her expectation.
Tengku Baan, Hussein, and Heifeng also frowned. "Five hundred million."
The sudden bid made the scene quiet down. It was directly raised to two hundred million. This is not to say that it is unique, but it is also extremely rare. It can even be said that it is rare.
"Who is this?"
"So reckless."
"That's right, five hundred million, you really don't take money as money."
"Is it a trustee?"
"Old Cui, who is this person?" Dean Sun and Dean Yue asked Cui Jiandong with some doubts.
"It's someone from Malaysia."
"It's someone from the Patton family." Tengku Baan frowned slightly. Tengku Baan knew this person.
"It's going to be exciting now." Liu Ming smiled, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. 8 For more exciting novels, please visit Dajia Reading Academy