It was already around 8:30 pm.
This small private auction is coming to an end and has reached its climax.
Miller pointed to the high-definition picture of the last lot on the big-screen TV and announced the transaction price in a voice trembling with excitement.
"The painting "Venus in front of the Mirror" by the Spanish art master Velazquez was sold for US$281 million."
"The successful buyer is Mr. Griffin from the Castle Fund. Congratulations to Mr. Griffin for winning this top-notch work of art."
"Papa pa pa"
As the results were announced, the living room immediately burst into warm applause.
At the same time, there were exclamations of exclamation at the scene and in the live broadcast room.
Both the Hollywood A-list celebrities and the many fans in the live broadcast room were shocked by this shocking offer!
"Oh my God! Spending $281 million to buy an oil painting, is the world crazy, or am I hallucinating?"
Swift covered her mouth and exclaimed in a low voice, her eyes almost flying out.
She used to think that she was a fashionable girl, living in a mansion, driving a luxury car, changing boyfriends one after another, and her life was very nourishing.
At this time, she felt that she was a poor person and could not even afford an oil painting!
"Holy shit! He is indeed the top hedge fund boss on Wall Street. This is so scary!"
"It was just a private auction, and he spent seven to eight billion US dollars. Could it be that the money was blown away by the strong wind?"
Qianqiu Qianbei said in amazement.
Before he finished speaking, Puppet Broken String continued:
"Those Wall Street hedge fund guys have money blown by the wind, that's why they're so crazy!"
"Especially in this period, as long as the opportunity is right, these guys can make hundreds of millions or even more in minutes."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran chuckled and echoed a few words in a low voice.
“That’s right, what’s happening in the stock and futures markets right now is that it’s very likely that these hedge funds are causing trouble.”
"Especially for leading hedge funds like Citadel Fund, if the stock market rises and falls sharply, it is estimated that they can earn back more than US$800 million."
"Furthermore, the Castle Fund has been investing in top-notch works of art. Griffin's purchase of these top-level antique works of art is also an investment act."
While saying this, he glanced over to Griffin and Mary.
It turned out that Griffin nodded slightly at Mary, and Mary smiled back.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Ran understood instantly.
Velazquez's "Venus in front of the Mirror" will soon appear in Mary's mansion and become Mary's art collection.
As for whether Griffin will send or borrow it, it is unknown.
This top-notch work of art has been sold successfully. As long as the delivery is completed, it will have nothing to do with Xiao Ran.
He didn't bother to care about its final destination.
With the sale of "Venus in front of the Mirror", this private auction also came to an end.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ran went straight to the front desk, smiled and said loudly:
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you again for coming to support us and participating in this private exhibition and auction."
"You can deliver now or later. After the delivery is completed, you can take away the treasures you took."
"If you are worried about safety, you can leave it with me first, wait for delivery tomorrow, and then pick up the goods."
Hearing this, everyone nodded.
Some of those who have gained something are even eager to deliver immediately.
That way, they can get their favorite treasure right away.
After a pause, Xiao Ran continued:
"Today's auction was a bit rushed. Some friends may not be well prepared and inexperienced, so they didn't get the treasures they wanted."
"But it doesn't matter. I will hold private auctions like this from time to time in the future. There are many opportunities."
Before he finished speaking, everyone's eyes lit up and they were filled with envy.
"Sean, if you have top-notch antiques and hold private auctions like this again, you must notify me as soon as possible."
"I will be fully prepared next time so that I won't be disappointed like this time."
Leonardo continued.
As he said, he failed to win the surrealist painting by Joan Miró tonight as he had hoped.
The price he gave was not competitive at all in front of a large number of wealthy people and top collectors.
In the end, he could only watch the surrealist painting fall into the hands of others, with only regret.
Fortunately, he didn't get nothing.
In the subsequent auction, he bought a pretty good oil painting and several top-quality emerald rough stones.
For him, these treasures can also be a source of comfort.
While joking, Xiao Ran had finished speaking.
He left the subsequent delivery matters to Fang Yufei and Miller.
These buyers in the living room can choose to deliver the goods immediately and take away the treasures they took.
Those buyers who are far away from home can deliver later.
It would be better if it was delivered domestically.
Xiao Ran was not worried at all about someone breaking the contract, which would not cause any loss to him.
As long as the baby is in hand, the initiative is firmly in your own hands!
After briefly explaining something to Miller and the others, Xiao Ran walked towards Mary and Griffin.
These two are the largest buyers tonight, contributing more than 900 million US dollars in transaction volume, so they naturally need to be focused on.
Coming closer, Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"Congratulations to you, Mary and Griffin, for taking a photo of your favorite antique artwork."
Mary nodded slightly.
"I also want to congratulate you, Sean, for making another big fortune and your net worth is getting richer."
"I have to say that you are the fastest-making young man I have ever seen. It's staggering!"
Xiao Ran shook his head politely.
"My wealth is nothing at all. I am still thousands of miles away from you!"
After joking for a while, Griffin suddenly changed the subject.
"Sean, have you ever considered going to New York to make a living?"
“New York is the most important art center in the world today, with the largest and most mature art market there.”
"In New York, you will have a bigger place to use, make more money, and discover more valuable antiques and art."
"Our Castle Fund has been investing in antiques and art, and has acquired many top-notch art pieces over the years."
"After you arrive in New York, you can consider cooperating with Castle Fund. We can definitely achieve win-win cooperation."
Xiao Ran looked at this guy and didn't respond immediately.
What an old fox, with ulterior motives!
You invited me to New York to cooperate with the Castle Fund, I'm afraid you came here for the collector's live broadcast room!
Xiao Ran secretly complained a few words, but pretended to be thinking.
After a moment, he nodded and said:
"Thank you for the invitation, Griffin. I do have plans to go to New York recently."
"But I have other things to do, and I will also check out the antique art market in New York."
"As for the cooperation with the Castle Fund, I will think about it and talk about it later!"
Upon hearing this, Griffin's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Okay, Sean, you can contact me when you arrive in New York. Castle Fund has a branch in New York."
"I have several luxury houses in New York. You can use them as you wish. I will send someone to take you to visit the New York branch."
For Griffin, Xiao Ran, as a super rich man, is a golden customer worth wooing.
What's more, there are hundreds of billionaires in the collector's live broadcast room, so we can't let them go.
Next, Xiao Ran chatted with Mary and Griffin for a while.
Mary and Griffin did not stay long. They said hello to everyone present and then left.
The top antiques and cultural relics they photographed were handled by their own art brokers and lawyers, delivered and picked up, etc.
Xiao Ran and Elaine sent them out of the villa and onto the luxury helicopter.
After watching the helicopter roar away, Xiao Ran took Elaine back to the villa.
Entering the living room, Elaine went to help Fang Yufei handle the finishing touches.
Xiao Ran said hello to everyone, then came to Phillip and Stephen and started chatting with them.
"Stephen, there is something I don't quite understand, and I can't quite figure it out."
"Why does Griffin, who has a net worth of tens of billions, respect Mary so much like a junior?"
"I don't know much about the background of Mary's family. This Jewish family seems to be very mysterious and there is not much information available."
Xiao Ran asked in a low voice curiously.
Stephen did not answer immediately, but was silent for a moment.
Then, he whispered:
"Sean, have you ever heard of the seven-member Federal Reserve Board? Mary's family is one of them."
"Their family owns a large stake in the Federal Reserve, which can influence U.S. economic policy."
"The one in the Oval Office changes every four years, but no one can touch the Fed shareholders. Do you understand?"
Xiao Ran was dumbfounded and his mouth opened wide.
"Wow! It turns out he is a shareholder of the Federal Reserve, no wonder!"
