Xu Zheng told what happened again, and Professor Zhao pondered for a long time, "Officer An, Xiao Zheng, I will tell you the truth. Based on my experience, I dare not give the authenticity of this painting. From the painting techniques, rice paper materials, The ink used, the inscription by Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, and the collection marks of famous masters from past dynasties all prove that this painting is authentic.
But you all know that it is generally impossible for the Boston Museum to lose this painting, and there is still a difference between this painting and the beautiful one. Look at the black ink that is rendered in several places on this painting, and there are several damaged areas. , are all different from the original.
However, these differences are not enough to prove that this painting is fake, because such differences may also be man-made by later generations. "
Xu Zheng was dumbfounded. Is this true or false? Before Xu Zheng could speak, Professor Zhao said to himself: "There is another possibility, that is, both paintings are real."
Seeing that Xu Zheng and the others were all confused, Professor Zhao explained that it turned out that ancient rice paper was very thick. When making paper, it was made by laying raw materials layer by layer. Therefore, top masters could start from a pair of rice paper. Three ancient paintings were revealed.
Because they are uncovered paintings, these three paintings are all authentic. Then, under the manipulation of experts in framing and forgery, the uncovered paintings are then color-rendered and transplanted onto new rice paper, and this new rice paper must It uses the same age and material as the original painting, which means it has to be rice paper with a history of more than 900 years.
Professor Zhao judged that the painting was rendered with black ink in several places and had some small holes, which must have been mistakes made by the expert at that time who did not have the skills to master it. Moreover, looking at these damages, the painting should have been uncovered. The lower layer, because the color is a bit light, and the painting has a sour smell, which is the smell of a special mounting fluid.
"Then, Grandpa Zhao, do you mean that this can be considered an authentic painting?" Xu Zheng said excitedly. He was happy because he felt that his judgment was correct, and he was also happy that an ancient painting had returned to the embrace of the motherland.
As for Lao Liu, to be honest, even if this painting was his, he probably wouldn’t be able to keep it, because it’s so valuable, how dare you keep it at home?
The bank still has to pay a lot of money every year.
As for buying and selling, it is estimated that this situation may not necessarily be allowed because it involves diplomacy.
Of course, if there is another reason for the origin of this face, then it would have to be explained separately.
"I say this based on my experience, but you have to know that after leaving this door, Grandpa Zhao would not dare to make a guarantee for the sake of his reputation. Therefore, I suggest that we organize experts to come together for appraisal and do some testing at the same time. Scientific identification and two comparisons are enough to prove the authenticity of this painting."
Xu Zheng and Anru understood some of the rules in the antique industry. It doesn't matter if you say a painting is genuine only if it is recognized by everyone.
Since it needs to be re-identified, the painting was placed in the police station first. As for Lao Liu, he can go home, but he cannot leave Changming City in the past few days. Xu Zheng patted Lao Liu on the shoulder and said, "After you go back, Try to find evidence of the ancient paintings passed down from your family. When the time comes, if the painting is authentic, you will have to prove your innocence. Don’t worry, as long as you can prove that the painting belongs to your family, no one will take it from you. "
If this painting is identified as a revealing painting, then it is an authentic work and a stolen cultural relic. This is a big case worth tens of millions or hundreds of millions. Therefore, if Lao Liu cannot prove that his family obtained it through normal means, then he must He is suspected of being connected to the person who stole the painting.
Of course, we can only take a step at a time to see what the details will be.
As Anru reported the incident to Wang Nianpan, Wang Nianpan heard that it was the appraisal of the former director of the Changming City Museum. Eighty percent of it was true, so he did not dare to be careless and reported it directly to the branch. After making the call, the branch office did not dare to hesitate. The main reason is that this painting is of great value, not only in terms of money, but also because this painting is a work scene of Tang aristocratic women practicing sewing, which is of high historical research. value.
Therefore, after the leader knew that it was the result of Professor Zhao Yuanshan's appraisal, he immediately sent someone to bring the ancient painting to the branch and protect it.
As for Zhao Yuanshan, after bidding farewell to Su Tongyun, he immediately contacted calligraphy and painting experts from various regions in Pingjiang Province. He didn’t say anything else. He just sent a photo of the painting and his suspicions to WeChat. In this way, Pingjiang Province Experts from various places rushed to Changming City immediately after receiving the information.
The circle of ancient calligraphy and painting is actually quite small. When word spread, even the dean of the Ziwei Palace Museum personally called. In the end, without saying a word, he immediately came with the museum's calligraphy and painting team.
Just like that, the news leaked out unknowingly. An old man in a thousand-acre manor far away in the beautiful country only saw his white hair. After answering the phone, he was so angry that he smashed it. With the crystal wine glass in his hand, he spoke a string of English, "Tell Jason to bring back the ancient painting from the Song Dynasty that was lost in the Flower Country 20 years ago."
The police station was very busy at this time, because everyone knew that Xu Zheng's grandma was here. Everyone at home in the police station came to say hello to this strong woman. This was not the first time that Su Tongyun came to the police station. She would come here every New Year's Eve to be with everyone. New Year.
When Xu Zheng sent her out alone, he said with an aggrieved look: "Grandma, look, I'm not being pretentious this time. I can't stop this luck."
"Humph, stop acting. I don't know what the situation is like. Go and do your work. Grandma will take a taxi and go home directly."
At four o'clock in the afternoon, a group of experts crowded into the Yiqiao District Branch. Xu Zheng also received the order, contacted Lao Liu, and took him to the branch to explain the origin and discovery of the ancient paintings.
When Xu Zheng took Lao Liu to the branch's large conference room, it was packed with people. Many of the branch's leaders didn't even have a place to sit. The main reason was that there were too many big bosses inside. Although they were culturally educated, their levels were still high. That's right, and you should never underestimate the abilities of these old men and women.
When Xu Zheng was allowed in, he saw Xu Xiuchuan and Zhao Yuanshan, the executive deputy directors of the branch, chatting with an old man with gray hair. Seeing Xu Zheng come in, Xu Xiuchuan quickly introduced the old man, "Dean Bai, that is. This little policeman discovered that the ancient painting was suspicious and insisted on conducting an appraisal, which prevented us from missing a valuable treasure again."
Dean Bai, the director and senior leader of the Ziwei Palace Museum, had no airs about Xu Zheng. After a few words, he asked Xu Zheng about the process of discovering the ancient paintings and the holder of the ancient paintings, Wen Renliang.
It turned out that after more than two hours of appraisal by the expert team, a part of the painting was even uncovered at the end of the painting, and the conclusion was given that it was an authentic work, but it must have been a restoration after uncovering the painting.
Now the only thing left to do is to send it to the Changming City Antique Culture Research Institute tomorrow for the so-called scientific appraisal, so that this ancient painting can be officially declared authentic.
Therefore, for these leaders, the top priority is still the issue of ownership of ancient paintings.
Xu Zheng looked at Xu Xiuchuan and saw the director nodding, "Dear leaders, we carefully asked Wen Renliang about the details of this painting, and the conclusion is that his father Wen Renchangshan got this painting 20 years ago without knowing how. , and we speculate that someone stole the original painting from the Boston Museum, and obtained the current one through unveiling the painting, and the original painting was placed in the museum."
At this time, Dean Bai nodded and agreed with Xu Zheng's guess, but his heart was turned upside down. He was already a senior researcher 20 years ago. At that time, there was a group of "three hands" active in museums in various countries. He stole valuable treasures from various countries.
The scene in front of me might be their masterpiece, but Dean Bai didn't say it in public. After all, it was a very important matter.
At the same time, a young man came over to the community where Wen Renliang lived and handed the security guard at the door a huazi, "Uncle, is there anyone named Wen Ren in our community?"
