Before I knew it, it was already evening and the sky was getting dark.
The cleaning work in the room has also come to an end.
At this time, the two mahogany museum shelves were empty, not a single thing was left, not even a piece of paper.
The antique cultural relics and works of art originally placed on the two museum shelves have been cleared out.
The many paintings and calligraphy works hanging on the surrounding walls, as well as various antiques and artworks placed on the floor, were also cleared out and moved to the living room.
Among these antique cultural relics and works of art, there are paintings by Li Tang of the Southern Song Dynasty, calligraphy by Dong Qichang of the Ming Dynasty, bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, porcelain from Ding kiln in the Northern Song Dynasty, etc.
There are also Buddhist statues from Longmen Grottoes, exquisite jades from the palace, rare ancient books exuding the fragrance of ink, and obscure ancient inscriptions, etc.
Each of these antique works of art is valuable and rare in the world.
Their combined value is even more astonishing, enough to drive countless people crazy.
After Xiao Ran cleared these treasures out of the room, Nick and others who stayed outside immediately started taking pictures, registering, wrapping, and packing them.
A few hours later, the living room was filled with boxes of various sizes, and everyone almost had nowhere to go.
Among these boxes, there are many portable safes of different sizes, as well as many alloy suitcases with larger capacity.
Without exception, all these boxes have seals affixed to them.
There was also a note saying what was in the box.
in the room.
Xiao Ran was squatting on the ground, pretending to carefully appraise the two pieces of porcelain placed on the floor.
These are the last two pieces of antique art left in the room. Due to their size and weight, they cannot be placed on the museum shelves and can only be placed on the floor.
Also present at the scene were Thomas and Scott.
At this time, their eyes were a little red, full of envy, jealousy and hatred.
The two pieces of porcelain placed on the floor are both famous blue and white porcelain.
These two pieces of blue and white porcelain are large in size. One is a large blue and white vase with entwining lotus patterns, and the other is a blue and white vase with two dragons playing with beads.
Although they are both blue and white porcelain, if you look closely, you will find that there are still many differences between these two pieces of blue and white porcelain.
In addition to the different shapes of the vessels, the biggest difference between them is the quality of the fetus and the color of the blue and white hair. The difference is obvious.
In comparison, the texture of the large jar with blue and white lotus pattern is more delicate.
The blue and white hair color is light and elegant, with some halo effect, and the glaze has high brightness, giving people a shiny feeling.
The carcass of the blue and white Double Dragon Playing with Pearls vase is thick and thick. The blue and white hair color is emerald green and bright, with less halo.
There are some black spots on the surface of the object, which are bluish in color, giving it an unrestrained beauty of thick ink and heavy colors.
The two pieces of blue and white porcelain are also different in terms of decorative painting.
The decoration on the surface of the large jar with lotus pattern is more delicate, but the dragon pattern on the surface of the vase with two dragons and beads is more unrestrained and free!
Looking at these two pieces of blue and white porcelain, both Xiao Ran and Thomas were intoxicated.
After admiring it for a long time, they woke up one after another.
Then, Scott asked expectantly:
"Sean, what do you think of these two pieces of blue and white porcelain?"
"If possible, can we have the appraisal experts from our auction house come over and take a look at these two pieces of blue and white porcelain?"
Before he finished speaking, Charles immediately continued:
"I have the same idea, Sean, and let our appraisal experts come over and take a look."
“As for the appraisal fee, we don’t charge a penny!”
Hearing this, Xiao Ran couldn't help but complained to himself angrily:
"If you want to collect my appraisal fee, just dream!"
"You are begging me now, not me begging you, don't make a mistake!"
He looked at the two old friends, smiled and shook his head.
"Invite your appraisal experts to come over for appraisal? I think it's better to forget it. It's not necessary."
"I have said before that I will not sell these porcelains, but prepare to collect them myself."
"For the appraisal of all the antique artworks in this room, I am going to hire the top team in Beijing for appraisal!"
"The reason is simple. These antiques and artworks all come from China, and only the Chinese understand them best!"
Hearing this, Scott and the others had a look of disappointment on their faces.
Thomas, who was standing aside, had disappointment and a hint of unwillingness in his eyes.
This is a treasure located in Manhattan, New York. There are so many top-notch antiques and works of art, but the Metropolitan Museum cannot get any!
How could he be willing to face such a result?
However, none of them said anything more and continued to listen.
After a pause, Xiao Ran continued:
"Now let me tell you my opinions on these two pieces of blue and white porcelain. You can listen to it and don't take it seriously."
"Judging from the performance of these two blue and white porcelains in terms of texture, blue and white hair color, and decorative painting techniques, they are respectively Yuan blue and white and Yongle blue and white."
"To be specific, this large blue and white vase with entwining lotus patterns is a Yongle blue and white vase, while this blue and white double dragons playing with beads vase is a Yuan blue and white vase."
"Everyone can find out the key points for identifying Yongle blue and white and Yuan blue and white, and there are also many objects for comparison, such as the Daweide vase."
"You can compare it with the known blue and white porcelain, and I believe you will be able to find the answer soon."
"If my appraisal is accurate, then there is no doubt that these two pieces of blue and white porcelain are priceless and very rare!"
As the words fell, Thomas and the others were immediately shocked.
"Wow! It's actually the famous Yongle blue and white and Yuan blue and white, it's incredible!"
While exclaiming, these guys' eyes became redder.
Although they had already expected this result, they were still shocked when they heard the appraisal conclusion given by Xiao Ran!
They are very clear about the status of Yuan blue and white and Yongle blue and white in the current market, and at what price.
Especially the rare Yuan blue and white pieces, each piece is priceless!
They had no doubts about the appraisal conclusion given by Xiao Ran!
Since he said this is Yuan blue and white and Yongle blue and white, it is indeed true!
The reason why Thomas and the others were so sure was entirely because of Xiao Ran's previous series of miraculous performances.
After some exclamations, the MOMA curator suddenly said in surprise:
"Why would Lu Qinzhai leave Yuan blue and Yongle blue and white flowers to his servants when they are so valuable?"
"Instead of disposing of it during clearance, or taking it to Europe? I don't quite understand!"
Xiao Ran looked at this person and then explained:
"It is only in the past 20 or 30 years that Yuan blue and white and Yongle blue and white have been truly recognized by the market and their prices have skyrocketed."
"Before the 1950s, blue and white porcelain was not very recognized by the collection market."
"Especially Yuan blue and white, there is no concept, people don't even know the existence of Yuan blue and white."
"In this case, even Lu Qinzhai doesn't know the true value of these two pieces of blue and white porcelain, so naturally he won't value them."
After hearing this, Scott suddenly said:
"Yes! How could I forget this? It was only in 1950 that Dr. Popper proposed the concept of the 'most authentic' Yuan blue and white."
“Decades have passed since the concept was proposed and then recognized by the collection market.”
"Lu Qinzhai ended his antique business in the early 1950s, so he naturally did not realize the huge value of blue and white porcelain!"
Xiao Ran nodded and continued:
"The chef who got these two pieces of blue and white porcelain is not only Lu Qinzhai's servant, but also his junior."
"The chef has served him for more than ten years, and he is the distant nephew of his partner, so the relationship is relatively close."
"Maybe it's because of this that Lu Qinzhai left so many treasures to the chef."
"I don't rule out the possibility that he wants to keep these things in New York, leaving a way out, or some capital for a comeback!"
"It's a pity that he died in Switzerland within a few years, and these treasures also fell silent."
After hearing this explanation, Thomas and the others nodded.
"Yes, maybe this is really possible."
"A big antique dealer like Lu Qinzhai has countless top-notch antiques and works of art in his hands."
"It would be easy for him to hide such a treasure."
After chatting for a while, Xiao Ran invited Thomas and the others out of the room.
Then, he carefully moved the two pieces of blue and white porcelain out of the room and into the living room.
So far, all the antique cultural relics and works of art left by Lu Qinzhai here have been cleared out and finally seen again after nearly seventy years!
But these national treasure-level antiques and artworks have changed owners and become Xiao Ran's personal belongings.
In a few days, these national treasure-level antiques and artworks will leave New York and embark on a journey back home!
The moment he put down the large jar of Yongle blue and white lotus pattern in his hand, Xiao Ran felt a surge of excitement in his chest, and he almost cheered!
