David didn't wake up until the glasses were handed to his hand.
The next moment, the guy exclaimed with excitement.
"Oh my God! There is such a clever author's signature. It's incredible. I must appreciate it."
As he said this, the guy put on his 3D glasses and looked at the lower right corner of the painting.
Chandler did the same, staring closely at the lower right corner of the painting, trying to find something.
Many fans in the live broadcast room took screenshots, then zoomed in on the screen and stared with wide eyes at the location where Willem de Kooning signed.
Unfortunately, they found nothing, only a mess and strong colors.
At this moment, David suddenly said in surprise:
"Wow! There is indeed Willem de Kooning's personal signature here, it's incredible!"
Before he finished speaking, Chandler couldn't wait to reach out his hand.
"Give me your glasses, David, so I can see this incredible miracle."
David then took off his glasses and handed them to the guy.
Chandler immediately put on his glasses and looked at the place where Willem de Kooning signed his name.
No need to ask about the result.
The guy quickly spotted the signature and cheered excitedly.
After a while, Xiao Ran took back the 3D glasses, put them in front of the high-definition camera, and let everyone in the live broadcast room take a look at the extremely concealed signature.
When everyone saw the three-dimensional signature of Willem de Kooning in the lower right corner of the painting, the live broadcast room immediately became excited.
"I'll go! This signature design is so clever. No wonder it was able to hide it from so many appraisal experts. Davis is not wronged."
Jingcheng Hua Shao said in amazement.
Before she finished speaking, Sister Min started talking.
"Now I kind of believe it. This rag-like oil painting still has something to it. At least the painter has a lot of ideas."
Hearing everyone's discussion, Xiao Ran couldn't help but chuckle.
“What do you think, if Willem de Kooning didn’t have two brushes, would his paintings be sold for hundreds of millions of dollars?”
"There is a certain reason why the American art world and the collecting world are enthusiastically pursuing him."
At this moment, Chandler suddenly asked curiously:
"Sean, since this is a work by Willem de Kooning, it must be priceless, right?"
"Of course, this is indeed a priceless top-notch piece of art, and it is also the most sought-after treasure in the current art market."
Xiao Ran nodded in response and gave a positive answer.
"Then I would like to ask, how much do you value this top-notch piece of art? And what do you plan to do with this painting?"
Chandler asked next, his eyes full of curiosity and envy, and his eyes were a little red.
Being American and a lawyer in an antique store.
Of course he has heard of Willem de Kooning's name, and he also knows the extremely high value of his paintings.
His heart was beating wildly when he thought that this oil painting might be worth tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars.
Even if the painting had nothing to do with him, he would get less than half of it after selling it.
But he still wanted to know the true value of the painting and what an amazing number and wealth it was.
Xiao Ran looked at this guy, but did not give an answer immediately, but pondered deeply.
At this moment, many guys in the live broadcast room also spoke up and began to ask about the value of this painting.
"Xiao Ran, give me a quotation so that you can open your eyes and at the same time make you give up completely!"
He said expectantly, half asleep.
"That's right, although we can't afford this so-called top-notch art, it's good to open our eyes."
Yanzi continued.
At this moment, several appraisal experts sent several barrages in unison.
Without exception, these people were asking for quotations or asking Xiao Ran if he had any intention to transfer the painting.
No need to ask, they are helping some top collectors to inquire about the situation.
The news that Xiao Ran discovered this top-notch work of art spread quickly and reached the ears of many people.
The first time she saw these barrages, Fang Yufei immediately relayed them.
Without any hesitation, Xiao Ran shook his head firmly.
"Don't think about buying this painting. I will not sell this abstract expressionist oil painting to China. There are several reasons here."
"First, the prices are not high in China. The best market for abstract expressionist art is in the United States. Americans recognize this kind of incomprehensible stuff the most!"
“Also, Abstract Expressionist art, especially the works of Willem de Kooning and Pollock, has been overhyped and the prices are seriously inflated.”
Hearing this, some fans in the live broadcast room who understood the situation nodded slightly.
Most of the others were confused.
After a pause, Xiao Ran continued to explain.
“Many of the people involved in hyping the works of Willem de Kooning and Pollock are financial giants from Wall Street investment banks.”
"The works of both of them have strong financial attributes and are not simply works of art."
"This wave of hype will subside sooner or later. The investment risk is too high. If not, you will become a takeover!"
"Also, there is no soil for appreciating abstract expressionist paintings in China, and not many people like this rag-like thing."
"In line with the principle that Chinese people do not cheat Chinese people, I will not sell this painting to domestic collectors."
"Hahaha"
The live broadcast room immediately burst into laughter, and everyone laughed.
Amidst the laughter, everyone also cheered.
"Well said, Xiao Ran, Chinese people don't cheat Chinese people, they will cheat foreigners if they want to!"
"That's right, we really can't appreciate this so-called art, what a crap!"
Of course, some people feel sorry.
No need to ask, these are guys who treat collecting as a business.
When the laughter subsided a little, he asked curiously, worthy of the beauty's kindness:
"Xiao Ran, since you don't plan to sell this painting to the country, what are you going to do with it?"
Xiao Ran smiled softly and immediately gave the answer.
"I'm going to sell it to an American collector, or auction it to the public, which might fetch an even more astonishing price."
"Now let's talk about the valuation of this painting. Based on its performance and market conditions, I value it at US$180 million."
Not surprisingly, the live broadcast room was immediately detonated by this shocking offer.
Everyone exclaimed, unable to believe their ears.
It’s no wonder that a piece of old rag can be sold for US$180 million. Who dares to believe it? This is so magical.
Listening to the exclamations one after another in the earphones, Xiao Ran just smiled.
Immediately afterwards, he repeated the valuation in English and told David and Chandler.
Upon hearing this valuation, David and the others were so frightened that they almost jumped up.
Davis, who was slumped on the ground, was so distressed that he almost died on the spot.
After their emotions calmed down a little, Xiao Ran immediately said:
"The size of this painting is too large to be moved, but it cannot continue to be placed here. It is too dangerous."
"I'm going to get rid of it immediately, or sell it to the top collectors in Los Angeles and have people come here to trade."
"Either contact the top auction house and ask them to take this painting to the auction house and then sell it to the public."
"Only in this way can I rest assured!"
David immediately nodded in agreement.
"I think it's better to handle it this way, so as not to worry about it."
"This is your personal belongings. What you do with it is your right. No one has the right to interfere."
Hearing this, Davis suddenly felt extremely bitter.
Less than an hour ago, this priceless piece of top-notch art belonged to me.
It's a pity that I was blind and didn't know the goods at all, so I missed this top-notch piece of art.
As a result, now, I no longer have the power to make suggestions.
Thinking of this, Davis felt regretful and just wanted to shoot himself in the head and die happily, otherwise life would be worse than death.
After chatting for a few more words, Xiao Ran took out his mobile phone and started making calls to contact the buyer.
The first buyer he contacted was Mary, a super-rich Jewish woman.
The Jewish banker's wife had plenty of money and was keen on collecting all kinds of antiques, cultural relics and works of art, so she was naturally the ideal buyer.
The call was connected in a blink of an eye. Xiao Ran greeted the other party first and then got to the point.
When Mary heard that he had discovered a very special painting by Willem de Kooning, she was immediately interested.
After his introduction, Mary made an immediate decision.
Come here with your lawyers, new art dealers, and antique art appraisal experts.
If it turns out that this is indeed a masterpiece by Willem de Kooning and is undoubtedly authentic, then she will take it.
As for the price, that was a secondary issue. Mary didn't care at all, as long as it was within a reasonable range.
What's more important is that she doesn't have to worry about finding a successor!
After a while, Xiao Ran had finished the call.
When he hung up the phone, he suddenly realized.
Davis and Chandler both looked at themselves with wide eyes, like they were aliens.
"Oh my God! This is a top-notch piece of art worth 180 million U.S. dollars. It was sold so easily? Is it true?"
Chandler said in awe.
"Of course it's true, it's just sold, otherwise what?"
Xiao Ran nodded and said.
That proud expression somewhat deserved a beating.
