While Curator Qian Gu and others were enjoying this expressionist painting intoxicatedly, Xiao Ran suddenly said:
"Boss Araki, please give me a suitable painting bag to put this painting in so that it can be carried easily."
Upon hearing this, everyone at the scene turned their heads and looked over.
Before Araki could respond, Zenitani Mami suddenly took a step forward and bowed respectfully to Xiao Ran.
"Mr. Sean, I wonder what you plan to do with this painting by Francis Bacon. Are you going to keep it yourself, or are you going to trade it?"
"If you plan to trade this painting, we at the Tokyo National Museum are interested in acquiring it. I hope you can consider it."
"As for the transaction method, it can be cash transaction, or it can be exchanged with Chinese antiques and artworks in our collection."
Before he finished speaking, the curators of several museums including the Tokyo Museum of Art and the Nezu Museum of Art showed regret in their eyes!
It's clear they regretted not requesting a trade in time.
But they were overtaken by Zenitani Mami, so they had no choice but to shut up.
Given the status of the Tokyo National Museum in the Japanese cultural world, how can other museums dare to compete with it.
Japan is a highly hierarchical society, and it is also the most traditional antique shop. No one dares to violate this taboo!
Xiao Ran looked at Qian Gu Zhenmei, thought for a moment, and then said with a smile:
“Director Qiangu, I personally don’t particularly like this expressionist painting by Francis Bacon, so I don’t plan to collect it.”
"I am willing to trade this top-notch oil painting, but it depends on the buyer's price and whether it can satisfy me!"
“If the buyer’s offer satisfies me, there will be no problem with the transaction and everyone will get what they want!”
"Special statement: I will only exchange this very special and precious expressionist painting for top Chinese antique art!"
Before she finished speaking, Qiangu Zhenmei's face was filled with surprise.
The next moment, he bowed to Xiao Ran again and said expectantly:
"Mr. Sean, we can accept your trading conditions and exchange them for Chinese antiques and art from the museum's collection."
"I just don't know. What Chinese antiques and artworks do you want in our museum? Let me know."
"Just like the previous transaction in Philadelphia, you'd better make a list and let's discuss it!"
That’s what I’ve been waiting for!
Xiao Ran squeezed his fist gently, and his eyes instantly became brighter.
After pretending to think about it, he gave a list of the Chinese antiques he wanted.
"Before I was in Philadelphia, I wanted to exchange several Chinese landscape paintings and other antiques from your collection, but I only got a part of them."
"This time I want to get the remaining antique artworks, such as "Dongshan Water Crossing" by Ma Yuan of the Southern Song Dynasty, "Red and White Hibiscus" by Li Di, "Li Bai's Songs" by Liang Kai, etc."
"There are also a few pieces of tortoise shells from China's Shang Dynasty that recorded oracle bone inscriptions, as well as several other treasures..."
Next, he listed several top Chinese antique artworks that were lost to Japan or looted by the Japanese and are now collected in the Tokyo National Museum.
Without exception, these Chinese antiques and artworks are national treasures, and each piece is extremely precious.
Looking at Zenitani Mami and the other Japanese, they were all stunned and stunned, as if they were petrified!
They didn't react until Xiao Ran finished speaking.
Immediately afterwards, Qiangu Mami shook her head helplessly.
"Mr. Sean, your appetite is still so amazing, it hasn't changed at all. I'm afraid we can't accept the trading conditions you offer."
"Every one of the top Chinese antiques and artworks collected by our museum that you listed is a national treasure with astonishing value."
"The oracle bone fragments, Li Di's "Red and White Hibiscus" and other treasures are Japanese national treasures and are prohibited from trading or exporting."
"Even if I am the director of the Tokyo National Museum, I do not have the power or qualifications to trade these treasures with you."
Xiao Ran looked at this old friend, then smiled and said:
"Of course I know that these Chinese antiques and artworks are national treasures. Otherwise, I would not ask you to trade these treasures."
"But have you ever thought about it? This painting by Francis Bacon is also a top-notch work of art, with a higher market value. By trading this painting, you will have one more top-notch Western art piece that is a treasure."
"Given the current situation in the Western world, the discovery of this painting will definitely cause a huge sensation, attract countless attention, and greatly enhance the popularity of the Tokyo National Museum in the Western world."
"Whether it is for the Tokyo National Museum or for Japan as a country to further integrate into the Western world, this will have huge benefits. You can think about this carefully."
At this point, Xiao Ran suddenly stopped talking.
At the same time, a look of disdain flashed across his eyes quickly, but it was fleeting.
Hit the snake seven inches!
It was precisely because he grasped the urgent desire of Japan and most of the Japanese to integrate further into the Western world that he dared to ask for the exchange of a large number of national treasure-level Chinese antiques and artworks.
In the eyes of the vast majority of Japanese, they do not consider themselves Asians, but consider themselves members of the Western world.
The same goes for Japan. Almost everyone from top to bottom believes that Japan is a member of the Western world and does not consider itself an Asian country at heart.
This is a typical example of being a dog and showing a sense of superiority!
Since the Japanese are willing to be dogs and move closer to the Western world even on their knees, how can Xiao Ran be polite to them.
Hearing Xiao Ran's words, Qiangu Zhenmei and others couldn't help but blush.
Of course they could hear the irony hidden in Xiao Ran's words.
But it was true, and they had no way to refute it.
In the blink of an eye, the expressions of these little Japanese returned to normal.
Immediately afterwards, Zenitani Mami called the other curators aside and discussed in a low voice.
After discussing for a while and reaching an agreement, they turned back.
Immediately afterwards, Qian Guzhenmei said to Xiao Ran:
"Mr. Sean, whether I can trade with you or accept the trading conditions you propose is not something I can decide alone."
"I need to report to the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, submit a transaction application, and have meetings and discussions with the museum management. This all takes time."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran immediately smiled and nodded.
"No problem, Director Qian Gu, there is plenty of time. You can report and apply. I look forward to good news from you."
"I will be in Japan for a while, and before we leave, I hope you can make a decision and complete this deal."
"Otherwise, I can only trade with other museums. I believe that there must be countless museums who want this painting."
Zenitani Mami and the other Japanese were stunned for a moment, a little nervous, and their teeth were itching with hatred.
They knew very well that what Xiao Ran said was absolutely correct.
Once the news of the discovery of this Expressionist painting gets out, it will surely attract countless coveted eyes.
With countless museums around the world and many top collectors, who wouldn’t want to get their hands on this painting?
Especially top museums like the British Museum and the Louvre, once they get involved, the Tokyo National Museum may not be enough!
Thinking of this, Qian Guzhenmei's inner sense of urgency suddenly increased.
The next moment, he nodded hurriedly and said:
"Don't worry, Mr. Sean, we will make a decision as soon as possible. I hope we can reach this art transaction."
"Until our museum officially gives a reply, I hope you will not discuss related transactions with other museums or collectors."
Xiao Ran nodded, giving this guy some reassurance.
"Don't worry, Director Qian Gu, I will not agree to transaction requests from other museums or collectors before you give me a reply."
"Before I leave Japan, if your museum rejects my conditions, I will contact others to discuss the transaction."
"Hai!"
Zenitani Mami bowed in response, and the other Japanese also bowed.
Then, Qian Guzhenmei took out her mobile phone and went to make a call.
With this action of his, the news of the emergence of Francis Bacon's expressionist painting spread rapidly.
Not surprisingly, the news quickly spread throughout Japanese antique shops and caused a huge sensation.
It didn’t take long for the news to spread out of Japan and quickly spread throughout the European and American art circles and antique art collection fields.
As Xiao Ran expected, countless people were shocked by the news and turned their attention to this special oil painting.
These include top museums such as the British Museum and the Louvre, as well as the Metropolitan Museum.
There are also many super-rich people and top collectors who all want to take this top-notch piece of art into their own hands.
Not to mention the artistic value of this painting, just the so-called political correctness is enough to attract countless collectors and institutions.
While talking, Xiao Ran had put this expressionist painting by Francis Bacon into a black painting bag.
Araki, who brought him a painting bag, his eyes were blood red and he was about to die from pain.
Just when Xiao Ran put away the painting, the guy's eyes were fixed on the painting, and his body was trembling slightly.
In the end, he couldn't hold on anymore, so he walked to the reception area and collapsed on the sofa.
Xiao Ran has long been used to this kind of situation, and he doesn't feel any disturbance in his heart.
After putting away the paintings, he handed the painting bag to David and asked David to hold it.
Next, he began to look at and appreciate other so-called antique artworks displayed in the store.
At this moment, Xu Lin suddenly whispered excitedly:
"Brother Xiao Ran, is this outrageous expressionist painting really worth 200 million US dollars? This is too scary!"
"Maybe I don't have artistic skills and don't know how to appreciate it. I really can't see how this painting is worth 200 million US dollars!"
Immediately afterwards, Wang Jue also expressed emotion in a low voice.
"Such a shameless oil painting is worth so much. Is it true?"
"Also, the speed at which you make money is really scary, faster than printing money!"
Xiao Ran turned to look at the two beauties and joked in a low voice:
"What's wrong with this! In Philadelphia, I discovered a masterpiece by Raphael, "Portrait of a Young Man""
"That painting is worth more than three billion dollars. Compared with that painting, this oil painting is far behind!"
Upon hearing this, the two beauties immediately exclaimed again.
"Red and White Hibiscus" by Li Di of the Southern Song Dynasty
