Before Xiao Ran and the others returned to the hotel, the news had spread quickly and reached many people.
Not surprisingly, the emergence of these two top-notch works of art immediately caused a huge sensation.
Especially in the field of American antique art collection, everyone was shocked and stunned.
When Xiao Ran returned to the hotel, as soon as he entered the presidential suite, his cell phone rang immediately.
He took out his phone and glanced at Laixian, then smiled proudly.
The call was from Matthew, the director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
There is no need to ask the purpose of this guy's call.
Obviously, after hearing the news, they were immediately tempted.
Who can not be moved by these two priceless top-notch works of art?
The call was connected, and Matthew's voice came over immediately.
"Good evening, Sean, I just received word that you lucky guy found two top-notch pieces of art on Newbury Street."
"They are an oil painting by the master of art Titian, a work that pays tribute to Giorgione, and a sculpture by the master of sculpture Rodin."
"Is this true? You may not know that this news has caused a huge sensation and countless people have been shocked."
Xiao Ran did not hide it, but admitted it with a smile.
"Yes, Matthew, this news is true. I did find two top-notch works of art on Newbury Street."
"However, there are some discrepancies here. The painting by Titian can definitely be authentic. It has Titian's words and signature paying tribute to Giorgione."
"As for Rodin's sculpture, we need to do some further verification, but it is basically certain that it is indeed Rodin's work..."
Before he finished speaking, a burst of excited exclamations came from the phone.
After getting the definite answer, Matthew on the other end of the phone instantly fell into madness.
"Oh my god! Titian's paintings, Rodin's sculptures, you guys are so lucky, it's incredible!"
"These two priceless treasures are displayed in an antique store in Boston. No one found it, but you guys got a big deal for nothing."
"It seems that the rumor is correct at all. God will always favor you, a lucky guy. This kind of luck is so unbelievable..."
While talking, another call came in.
Xiao Ran glanced at the caller, then smiled and said:
"Matthew, Thomas from Mets called and obviously heard the news..."
Before he finished speaking, Matthew hurriedly said:
"Sean, don't answer the call from that old guy Thomas. I called him first. Let him wait for a while!"
"Hahaha, it seems this is the only way to go."
Xiao Ran said with a smile.
At this time, he has a rare commodity to live in. He is sitting firmly on the fishing platform, waiting for the big fish to take the bait.
Immediately afterwards, Matthew said expectantly:
"Sean, let's talk about the transaction. As long as these two top-notch works of art are authentic, our art museum is willing to invest in the acquisition."
“Both Titian’s paintings and Rodin’s sculptures are so rare, not to mention they were discovered in Boston. We don’t want to miss them!”
"Can you let us appreciate these two top-notch works of art and have them appraised? After the appraisal is completed, we can discuss the transaction."
have to! The fish bites the hook now!
Xiao Ran smiled and then continued:
"Matthew, it's not impossible to trade with your Boston Museum of Fine Arts."
“I don’t intend to collect these two top-notch works of art, but I do intend to trade them.”
“But I’m not sure if the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston can offer the leverage to impress me?”
Hearing this, Matthew couldn't help but pause.
From Xiao Ran's words, he could clearly hear the smell of sharpening knives for pigs and sheep!
Whether it's the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Metropolitan Museum of Art or other institutions, or private collectors.
Anyone who wants to take down these two top-notch works of art will definitely be killed, and no one can escape!
There is no way, who let these two top-notch works of art be in Xiao Ran's hands!
If you want these two priceless treasures, be prepared to be ripped off!
Thinking of this, Matthew couldn't help but feel a pain in his body, even though the knife hadn't fallen on him yet!
But knowing that he would be stabbed severely, he still had to grit his back molars and stick out his neck, waiting for Xiao Ran to strike.
No way, these two top-notch works of art are too tempting!
"Sean, I would like to hear, what kind of bargaining chip can satisfy you? Agree to trade these two top works of art."
Xiao Ran smiled proudly, and then issued the transaction conditions.
"Matthew, the market value of these two top-notch works of art is as high as five to six billion US dollars, which is amazing."
"But I don't plan to sell them, but to exchange them. The objects of exchange are top-notch Chinese antiques and artworks."
“I am very interested in the many top Chinese antique artworks collected by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.”
"For example, the "Pictures of Emperors of the Past Dynasties" by Yan Liben of the Tang Dynasty, the "Picture of Tamping Lian" by Zhang Xuan, the "Picture of Nine Dragons" by Chen Rong of the Southern Song Dynasty, etc."
"Based on the valuation of these two top-notch works of art in my hand, we can exchange and each get what we need."
There was silence on the other end of the phone, leaving only the sound of gnashing teeth, which sounded a bit scary!
After a while, Matthew's voice came.
"Sean, you are still as greedy as ever, your appetite is really amazing!"
"We need to discuss the transaction conditions you proposed, and we will get back to you later."
"Before that, we hope to see these two top-notch works of art with our own eyes and have them appraised."
Xiao Ran did not reject the other party, but nodded and said:
"No problem. It's too late today. I have something else to do. Let's do it tomorrow morning. I'm going to hold a small appreciation party in the hotel."
"At that time, you can bring appraisal experts over and conduct appraisals on site. In addition to you, people from the Harvard University Museum should also come."
"If I can't reach a deal with you, then I'm going to make a deal with Harvard. I'm very interested in their large collection of rare Chinese ancient books and top-notch antiques."
Upon hearing this, Matthew immediately became anxious.
"Sean, you don't actually need to invite those guys from Harvard. I believe we can reach an agreement."
"The collection of Chinese antiques and art in our art museum is far more outstanding than that of the Harvard Museum..."
Seeing Matthew's performance, Xiao Ran suddenly smiled even more happily.
This is exactly the result he wanted!
Cranes and clams fight, and the fisherman wins!
After chatting for a few more words, the two parties ended the call after confirming the time for the appreciation meeting tomorrow.
As soon as Xiao Ran hung up the phone, Thomas, the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, called in, obviously impatient.
Like Matthew, Thomas also called to confirm whether the information was accurate.
After receiving a positive answer, this guy immediately made a transaction request, hoping to win these two top-notch works of art.
Just like dealing with Matthew, Xiao Ran directly set out the transaction conditions.
Hearing the terms of his deal, Thomas first took a breath, and then his teeth started to itch with hatred.
After thinking about it, Thomas said he would think about it before making a decision.
Tomorrow he will fly to Boston with people to appreciate and appraise these two top works of art.
After the appraisal is completed, let’s talk about the transaction.
After Thomas, Griffin and Steve, and Joshua, representatives of the Rockefeller Family Foundation, director of the Harvard University Museum and others.
There were also the directors of MOMA, the Los Angeles Museum of Modern Art, the Getty Museum, the Guggenheim Museum and others who all called one after another.
These guys all have the same purpose, they all want to get these two priceless top-level works of art.
In particular, Steve, Joshua and others were extremely generous and directly asked Xiao Ran to make a bid, and they immediately transferred the money.
Even behemoths like the Rothschilds and Rockefellers did not have many opportunities to encounter the works of Titian and Rodin.
Now that they have met, they naturally don't want to miss this good opportunity to improve their skills.
During the call, Xiao Ran introduced his trading conditions.
Several top collectors were politely turned down unless they could acquire large quantities of top-notch Chinese antiques.
Nearly an hour has passed since this series of phone calls were made.
But this is not the end, there are still calls coming in, all from the heads of some museums and top collectors.
At the same time, Professor Baker and the others had arrived in the presidential suite and were intoxicatedly admiring the two top works of art.
The Yale University Art Museum responded quickly and also made an acquisition request.
Not only that, they hope that Xiao Ran can transport these two top-notch works of art to New Haven and add them to the ongoing special exhibition.
In that case, this special exhibition will be even more sensational.
However, Xiao Ran rejected the acquisition request from the Yale Art Museum.
Yale University’s collection of Chinese antiques, artworks and rare ancient books is much inferior to that of Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
If there is a more ideal trading partner, Xiao Ran is naturally unwilling to abandon the near and seek the far away!
He did not answer all the subsequent calls, but selectively answered a few and chatted for a few words.
As for the others, he chose to send a group message, explaining the situation and talking about the appreciation meeting tomorrow.
Seeing that he was finally free, Elaine immediately pulled him aside and asked puzzledly:
"Dear, I thought you would collect these two top-notch works of art, but I didn't expect you would choose to trade them."
"These two top-notch works of art are so rare. Isn't it a pity to trade them like this?"
Xiao Ran shook his head and then explained a few words.
"I have a reason for doing this. Although Titian's "Bathing Venus" is very rare, it is not Titian's pinnacle work."
"Titian's paintings that have been handed down to the world are not as few as those of Leonardo da Vinci. I believe that Titian's masterpieces will be discovered in the future, and it will not be too late to collect them by then!"
Before she finished speaking, Yi Lian and Fang Yufei started to scream in surprise.
"Wow! You are so confident! It's so easy to come across Titian's paintings."
"It's great to find this one. Others may spend their entire lives encountering this one."
Having said that, the two beauties believed it from the bottom of their hearts.
Since Xiao Ran is so sure, such a miracle will definitely happen again!
There is no other reason. He has already created too many miracles, so why not have one more!
Xiao Ran nodded and then continued:
"As for Rodin's sculpture of the undead, the reason why I traded it away was for no other reason than pure hatred!"
"In our Chinese culture, this thing is really offensive. I don't want to collect such a piece of art."
"I'm going to take this thing out later, put it in a separate room, and let Sam and the others keep a close watch on it..."
Before she finished speaking, Fang Yufei nodded hurriedly.
"It's time to get this sculpture out. It's too gloomy and unlucky!"
"If you put this sculpture in your suite, I wouldn't dare stay here at night."
As she said that, she turned to look at the undead sculpture.
But Elaine giggled!
Part of "Nine Dragons" by Chen Rong of the Southern Song Dynasty, collected in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston!
