After pondering for a moment, Xiao Ran gave the answer.
"Jean, I would not collect this Lautrec oil painting myself"
"But whether to sell it to a French collector and keep it in Paris, I still have to think about it."
"Even if I agree to keep this painting in Paris, I would prefer to cooperate with some top museums in France to exchange Chinese antiques that have been lost to France."
Jean was stunned for a moment, and then a smile finally appeared on his face.
"That's great, Sean. As long as this painting can stay in Paris, I think there should be no problem with the transaction."
"Lautrec is a symbol of Paris in the 19th century, and this painting is so important, witnessing a very famous love-hate relationship in the history of art."
"You don't have to think about it. Every top museum in Paris will try their best to get this painting, even at any cost!"
"If you agree, I will release the news right now."
Xiao Ran looked at this guy and nodded helplessly.
"Okay, Jean, you can spread the news that I found this painting, and you can also take some photos."
"But I have to explain my transaction conditions. For museums that do not meet the transaction conditions, it is best not to waste time!"
Before he finished speaking, Rang immediately nodded and said:
"No problem Sean, I'll explain what you want"
With that said, the guy took out his phone and started taking pictures of the painting.
After taking a few detailed photos, he walked to the side to send a message and make a phone call.
Seeing this guy busy and excited, Xiao Ran couldn't help but laugh, and then said jokingly:
"Dear, in addition to being a gallery owner, could this guy also be an art agent or art broker?"
Hearing this, Elaine also laughed.
"Let this guy not be an art dealer, but he has been a curator of art exhibitions for a long time and has a lot of connections!"
“He has connections with many top collectors, museums, and antique dealers, which is why he is so active.”
"This is also a channel for him to make money. He probably wants to facilitate this deal, so that he can make a lot of money from it!"
"So that's it, what a shrewd guy!"
Xiao Ran said suddenly.
Then, Elaine asked in a low voice in surprise:
"Dear, why don't you collect such an important piece of top-notch art for yourself?"
"You just said that this is the most important painting by the art master Lautrec."
Xiao Ran looked at her, then smiled and gave an explanation.
"The reason is very simple. Eastern and Western cultures are different. This painting cannot be exhibited publicly in China."
"The content of the painting is too decadent and debauched. It is difficult for Chinese people to accept Lautrec's almost perverted emotional expression."
"If I collect this painting, I can only keep it at home and enjoy it alone, but the content of this painting is really disturbing!"
Elaine paused and looked at the painting again.
After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said:
"Indeed, the content of this painting is indeed not suitable for public display, at least not for underage children to appreciate!"
"It wouldn't be very suitable to store it in my own home. It feels weird."
At this moment, Fang Yufei from the side suddenly interrupted.
"Yes, there is no way this oil painting would be allowed to be exhibited publicly in China."
"First of all, Chinese parents never want their children to see such a painting!"
After chatting for a while, Xiao Ran suddenly said to Elaine:
"Honey, should you inform Caroline and tell her about this oil painting?"
"She teaches Western art history. The discovery of this painting may bring her a surprise and add a new research topic!"
Elaine was stunned for a moment, then nodded excitedly.
"It's true. If Caroline knew the situation of this painting, she would be very happy."
"I'll call her right now and give her a huge surprise."
With that said, she took out her mobile phone and walked to the side to make a call.
Xiao Ran smiled, then handed the oil painting to David, and then walked to another painting next to him to continue admiring it.
The two French guys staying not far away stared at him, not daring to relax for a moment.
These two guys have made up their minds that if there is another opportunity like just now, they will not miss it even to death!
But how do they know?
What awaits them is not an opportunity to get rich overnight, but a series of bottomless traps!
In the blink of an eye, another ten minutes or so passed.
Xiao Ran was standing in front of a surrealist painting admiring it, when a burst of noise suddenly came from the door.
The next moment, Pierre and Caroline walked in quickly, both very excited.
As soon as she entered the door, Caroline couldn't wait to ask:
"Elaine, where is the painting you mentioned on the phone? I must take a good look at it."
"If what you said on the phone is true, the discovery of this painting will definitely cause a huge sensation."
Elaine pointed to the painting in David's hand and said proudly:
"This is the painting I was talking about on the phone. It may be the most important work in the life of the master Lautrec."
Before she finished speaking, Caroline looked at the oil painting in David's hand.
Pierre said hello to Jean, then came to Xiao Ran and said excitedly:
"Sean, your luck is so incredible. On the first day after the quarantine, you actually discovered such a top-notch piece of art. It's so enviable!"
Xiao Ran looked at his father-in-law's pole and said with a smile:
"I can't help it. I've always had good luck. It seems that I will have the same luck this time when I come to France."
"Next, I may be able to discover surprises one after another. This is just the beginning."
"Go over and admire that painting. It will definitely open your eyes. I'll look at the other paintings on display here."
He said this to the two French guys next to him, preparing to lead them into a trap step by step.
How could Pierre know this? He nodded quickly.
"Okay, Sean, I'll go over and admire the painting. We'll talk later."
After saying that, he walked towards Elaine and Caroline.
By this time, Caroline had begun to admire and study the painting.
The ones responsible for introducing the situation were Elaine and Jean.
With the addition of Pierre, the place suddenly became more lively.
While admiring the research, they continued to discuss it.
Under Elaine's guidance, Caroline and Pierre soon saw Lautrec's signature, and also saw Lautrec's deep-seated love and hatred for Valadon.
Not surprisingly, this astonishing discovery made Caroline and Pierre excitedly exclaim.
Especially Caroline, she even started dancing.
For her who studies the history of Western art, the significance of this discovery is particularly special.
This is pie in the sky, which means a series of very important papers, reputation and status, etc.
Seeing them excitedly, Xiao Ran smiled softly, and then continued to admire the surreal paintings in front of him.
After a while, he came to an abstract expressionist painting and stopped to admire it.
The first time he saw this painting, he acted calmly and there was nothing special about it.
After a moment, he suddenly became more focused and took a step forward to take a closer look at the painting.
Then he took four or five steps back to gain some distance and appreciate the whole painting from another angle.
Then he suddenly stopped, seemed to be deep in thought, and began to think about something.
His series of performances were all seen by the two French guys not far away.
The two Frenchmen saw it clearly, or thought they saw it clearly.
They believed that Xiao Ran must have discovered something in this painting, and perhaps they had figured out which art master it was.
Not even ruling out the possibility, he wanted to acquire the abstract expressionist painting immediately.
Thinking of this, the two French guys immediately looked at this abstract expressionist painting and started to make a move.
At this moment, Xiao Ran added fuel to their fire.
He glanced at the painting again, then turned to look at Jean who was enjoying "Memories of Love and Hate" intoxicatedly, and asked pretending to be curious:
"Jean, whose work is this abstract expressionist painting? Why is it not signed by the author?"
“The composition and style of this painting seem a bit like the work of Willem de Kooning, the standard bearer of abstract expressionism.”
"To be precise, it is somewhat similar to Willem de Kooning's series of women's paintings. It was Willem de Kooning's heyday at that time."
Hearing his words, the two French guys were so excited that they almost screamed.
"What? This so-called abstract expressionist painting may actually be the work of Willem de Kooning. That's great!"
While secretly excited, the two guys made a quick decision.
Get this painting! Can't miss this opportunity again!
Although they are laymen, they have heard about the value of the works of abstract expressionist master Willem de Kooning.
It is no exaggeration to say that no work by Willem de Kooning in his heyday has a market value less than $100 million!
Faced with such a huge temptation, who can not be crazy about it?
Willem de Kooning "Women"
