Chapter 657 656. Front and Back Changes (5/5)

Chapter 657 656. Changes before and after (55)

In many industries, it is taboo to find two people for the same job, and it will make the other party feel that they are being questioned.

But art appreciation is not the case. Generally, a precious work of art needs to be appraised by more than three authoritative appraisal institutions.

This has something to do with the buyers. There are so many buyers around the world, they can't trust the same appraisal agency, some trust this one, some trust that one, and if they want to sell at a good price, it's best to do both. Identification.

Rogge helped Li Du get in touch comprehensively. The two appraisal agencies are very authoritative. One is a commercial auction house and the other is a museum specializing in collection routes. Basically, all buyers can accept the final appraisal results.

The experts from the two organizations knew each other well. After meeting, they shook hands with each other and exchanged greetings together:

"Ha, Mr. Kevin, I'm so happy to meet you here. Let's have a drink after the appraisal results come out later?"

"Of course, Mr. Sanders is here too? I still remember the scene when we met in New York last time."

"Dr. Su Geli, nice to meet you, please sit down."

These people were very enthusiastic, but their enthusiasm was aimed at each other. Li Du was a customer, but no one cared about it.

However, Li Du had a good temper, but he was a little dissatisfied in his heart, which did not show on his expression.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two parties sat down, and Dr. Kevin, the oldest, said, "Mr. Li, I think you can take out the oil painting now, but before the appraisal, I have something to say, is that okay?"

"Whatever." Li Du said while drinking his coffee.

Dr. Kevin knocked on the table with his finger and said: "According to what Mr. Rogge said, what you want to identify is Van Gogh's "Scheveningen Beach" created in 1882 and "Leaving Niger" from 1884 to 1885. Ernon Church."

"right."

Dr. Kevin smiled wryly, and said: "These two paintings were stolen about 40 years ago. Later, there were many "Scheveningen Beach" and "Leaving the Nuenen Church" on the market, so , I hope you are ready."

Li Du understood what he meant and asked, "Do you suspect that these are two fake paintings?"

Saunders, an expert who works next to the Los Angeles Art Collection Center, replied: "Maybe it is a high imitation, it is difficult to tell its authenticity, and there are always people who will misunderstand it."

Li Du smiled and said: "I understand, you guys appraise it, I will accept whatever the result is."

Several experts looked at each other and signaled Li Du to open the oil painting, and they started working.

Rogge invited two groups of experts, also because of the consideration of having two paintings, they happened to be separated, each group was responsible for one painting, and then exchanged opinions.

Oil painting appraisal is a simple and complicated matter. It is said to be simple because if it is a fake, experts only need to find a loophole to determine the result.

But if this oil painting is real, it will be very difficult to give the authenticity appraisal result. Experts need to check and dialectize from all aspects before they can make a result.

The auction house appraised here is "Scheveningen Beach". This work uses thick lines and bright golden yellow to express the roaring and turbulent sea before the storm, full of momentum.

When the oil painting was opened, several experts gasped after seeing it.

After all, a famous artist is a famous artist. Van Gogh has been able to lead the oil painting trend for more than a century, not because everyone is firing him. His oil paintings do have extraordinary charm.

On the canvas, this portrait shows a magnificent scene. Experts have seen a lot of original works and fakes of Van Gogh, and with just one glance, they have a feeling: this may be a real painting!

The art industry pays great attention to feeling, that is, the sixth sense. Excellent old-fashioned experts, when looking at a piece of art, first follow the feeling.

If they feel that this is a fake painting, they will look for loopholes. If they feel that this is a real painting, they will argue in the direction of the real one.

Dr. Kevin looked carefully at the lines of the painting with a magnifying glass, and said: "The colors of the oil painting are bold and unrestrained, and the lines are meticulous and rigid, with the style of Japanese prints. The portrait does not have the standard 'three-dimensional sense of reality', which is in line with the characteristics of Van Gogh's paintings... ..."

"The canvas is rough, damaged, and moth-eaten. The surface is stained with small sand grains. The sand grains embedded in the canvas have been integrated into one body. It has obviously been a long time..."

"According to historical records, Van Gogh stayed on the beach of Scheveningen near The Hague during the creation of this painting. He had to resist the sea wind while painting. A lot of blowing sand and moisture hit the painting, leaving behind Down……"

Three of the four are conducting appraisals. One is describing the painting they said. Among the three appraisal experts, Dr. Kevin uses a magnifying glass to observe, Dr. Su Geli examines the canvas and paint, and the other uses a small machine to scan the portrait .

As the appraisal unfolded, the expressions of the two groups of experts became more and more dignified, their eyes became more and more serious, and they were no longer as frivolous as they are now.

Li Du understood that the reason why these two groups of people didn't take themselves seriously just now was because they guessed that their paintings were fake paintings and regarded themselves as fools who wanted to get rich overnight.

The appraisal lasted for two and a half hours, and Li Du studied with the experts, although he could not understand the terminology these people said, nor could he follow their appraisal ideas.

However, he did learn a few more things that definitely helped his career.

The Los Angeles Art Collection Center came out with the results first, and the oil painting expert Saunders looked at him in shock and said, "God, this "Leaving the Nuenen Church" is real!"

Li Du said with a smile: "That's really great, but it's not a surprise. I know they are real. Real paintings can always be distinguished at a glance."

Sanders and his colleagues pulled out a certificate from their carry-on bag and began writing their findings, signing and stamping them.

After another quarter of an hour, the appraisal results from Christie's also came out, and the four of them also had surprised expressions on their faces.

Professor Kevin said: "Mr. Li, after our appraisal and negotiation, we have agreed that your painting is genuine. You have found a world famous painting that has been lost for nearly half a century!"

Li Du said: "I'm so lucky, this is really a happy thing."

The two sides didn't dare to underestimate him anymore, and their attitudes towards him changed drastically. They kept saying "Mr. Li", nodded and bowed during the conversation, and used honorific words in their words.

Then they exchanged two paintings to continue the appraisal, which would take another two hours.

However, the two sides are not too tired, on the contrary, they are getting more and more energetic, and their emotions are getting more and more excited.

For those who love artworks and oil paintings, being able to identify world-famous paintings is a kind of enjoyment, and it is also a good opportunity to improve their skills and accumulate experience.