Xiao Ran looked at the West African wood carving again, and then left with Elaine to continue visiting the auction items placed on the shelf.
The professional treasure hunters and treasure hunting enthusiasts who were at the scene and were always watching their every move did not notice anything unusual.
Those guys in the live broadcast room are already very determined.
The peculiar wood carving that just appeared on the live broadcast screen is by no means that simple. It may be a valuable antique cultural relic or work of art.
"Xiao Ran, please introduce the wood carving work just now. Everyone wants to know more about it."
"Is that a valuable piece of art? That's why you and Elaine acted like you just now."
The five-color Rubik's Cube said expectantly.
Before he finished speaking, the others also responded one after another.
Xiao Ran smiled softly, and then whispered:
“I won’t introduce much about African wood carvings here.”
"Let's just talk about that wood carving. From the exaggerated shape, vivid and imaginative images, and tense expressions, it is absolutely certain that it is a West African wood carving."
"From the superb carving techniques, the strong vitality and strong sense of rhythm revealed by the work, it is basically certain that the wood carving is the work of a master."
"But who is the artistic master who created this wood carving needs further research."
Listening to his introduction, many people in the live broadcast room were confused and didn't quite understand.
"Do you understand? I still don't quite understand! Is it because my art appreciation ability is too poor?"
The cat hiding in the corner said helplessly.
"I don't understand either. Who has nothing to do to study African wood carvings?"
"But one thing is for sure, if that wood carving is really a masterpiece, it will definitely be worth a lot of money!"
September Wind continued.
Immediately afterwards, several guys asked about the valuation of the West African wood carving.
Xiao Ran poured cold water on these guys.
"I will take pictures of this West African wood carving, but I will not sell it in China. The market for this thing is in Europe and the United States."
"Isn't the so-called political correctness of skin color popular in Europe and the United States now? This thing should be able to sell for a good price in Europe and the United States."
"If you take it back to China, if you don't keep it intact, it will be used to carve beads and make bracelets one day!"
"Hahaha"
Everyone laughed.
When the laughter subsided, everyone started to complain.
"What a profiteer!"
Then there was another round of laughter.
While joking, Xiao Ran and Elaine continued to look at other items on the shelf.
Behind them, two professional treasure hunters came to the West African wood carving and looked at the wood carving curiously.
They also recognized it as an African wood carving, but failed to see the value of the artwork.
They didn't even know any of the woodcarving masters from Africa, so naturally they couldn't relate to this woodcarving work.
When they discussed in low voices, they then raised their heads to look at Xiao Ran and the others.
Xiao Ran and Elaine had finished reading the items on this shelf and walked towards the third shelf.
Seeing this scene, the two guys immediately followed, fearing that they would miss something.
There were several people who had the same idea as them, all watching Xiao Ran's every move, trying to find in him an opportunity to get rich overnight.
Xiao Ran didn't take these guys' tracking and attention seriously.
He still looked at the various goods on the shelves as if no one else was around, and found valuable treasures among them.
"Sean, have you seen that rococo-style three-branch sterling silver candlestick? That candlestick looks like an antique relic from the Bourbon royal family."
"I have seen sterling silver candlesticks of the same style and shape in the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles. Without exception, they all came from the French court in the 18th century."
During the march, Elaine whispered excitedly.
Because she was wearing a mask and sunglasses and kept her voice low, no one else could hear her words, and it was difficult for others to see the changes in her expression.
The three-branch sterling silver candlestick she was talking about was placed on the second floor of the shelf.
At first glance, this three-branch candlestick is inconspicuous, even a little shabby.
But if you look closely, you will find a series of surprises.
This three-branch candlestick is carved with a large number of flame-shaped and shell-shaped decorations. At the top of each branch, there is a flying little angel.
If you put in a candle and light it, it will look like three angels carrying candles and light. The design is very clever and luxurious.
However, due to its age, the surface of this three-branch sterling silver candlestick has long been oxidized and turned black, completely losing its luster and losing its former charm.
It is precisely because of this that this originally dazzling sterling silver candlestick has become unnoticed and appears here.
If you want this three-branch sterling silver candlestick to shine again, you must do some technical processing to give it a new lease of life.
Xiao Ran turned his head and looked at this beauty, his eyes filled with admiration.
In his heart, he couldn't help but feel lucky to have Elaine by his side again.
How come such a beautiful woman with a sharp eye and great talent in appraising antiques, cultural relics and artworks studied drama creation?
It’s really puzzling!
Xiao Ran glanced at the rococo-style three-branch sterling silver candlestick, then smiled and whispered:
"The three-branch sterling silver candlestick does look a bit historical and very exquisite. It is a typical rococo style antique artifact.
"But what I didn't expect was that it might have come from the French court. What an unexpected surprise."
"If this can be confirmed, then this sterling silver candlestick must be worth a lot of money."
With that said, he walked towards the sterling silver candlestick.
That being said, he actually knows better than anyone else the value and origin of this sterling silver candlestick.
As early as the first time he entered this warehouse, he had already determined that this sterling silver candlestick was an antique artifact with a history of more than 200 years due to the red light emitted from it.
The only pity is that this is just a display device in the French court, and its value is not very high.
While they were talking, the two of them came to the sterling silver candlestick and inspected it.
Since they could not touch or pick it up for inspection, they did not find any more evidence on this sterling silver candlestick.
But just based on their distinctive rococo art style and superb carving techniques, the two of them were instantly identified.
This is indeed an antique artifact with a certain history and value, rather than a later imitation.
While they were checking the candlestick, the guys in the live broadcast room were already getting high.
"I'll go! I didn't expect that Elaine is not only beautiful, but also has such sharp eyesight, which is admirable!"
"This three-branch sterling silver candlestick looks so black, but it's actually an antique relic from the French court."
Tonight I am in a good mood and said with emotion.
"For the uninitiated, silver products will oxidize and turn black if they are exposed to the air for a long time. This is a normal phenomenon."
"If this three-branch sterling silver candlestick really comes from the French court, it will definitely be worth a lot of money."
A young boy continued to say.
Hearing this, Xiao Ran smiled softly and didn't say much.
However, he understood that although this rococo-style three-branch sterling silver candlestick was very exquisite, it was not worth much money.
At the current going rate, $100,000 is over.
The reason for this price is mainly because there are so many of these things handed down.
There are not even 10,000 but also 8,000 of these things that come from the French court on the market.
As the quantity in existence increases, the price will naturally not go up.
Xiao Ran and the others did not stay in front of this sterling silver candlestick for a long time.
After confirming that this was indeed an antique artifact, they left here and continued to move forward, continuing to visit the things placed on the shelves.
Next, they saw a lot more things one after another.
Among these items are several antique artifacts and works of art, but many more assorted other items.
Xiao Ran just glanced at the few antique cultural relics and works of art without stopping to look carefully.
On the contrary, he looked at the various novelties that fans in the live broadcast room liked more carefully and kept interacting with everyone.
In this way, many fans in the live broadcast room gave him cover.
While they were talking, the two of them had arrived at the fifth shelf to check out the items on this shelf.
After just one glance, Elaine said in surprise:
"Hey! There's a medieval helmet here"
Just as she said these words, the eyes of Xiao Ran and the guys in the live broadcast room were attracted by a helmet on the shelf.
