Hearing Xiao Ran's question, everyone immediately looked over, and everyone's eyes were full of surprise.
This guy had just discovered one of Lautrec's most important paintings in his life, and now he'd discovered a work from the heyday of Abstract Expressionist master Willem de Kooning.
Do you want to be so exaggerated?
Could it be that Sean is possessed by God? Otherwise, how could his luck be so bad?
Among those who were pleasantly surprised, Jean was not included.
What this guy felt was a chilling fright, and he couldn't help but shiver.
He did not respond immediately, but walked over quickly and began to look at this abstract expressionist painting excitedly!
at the same time.
Elaine and Pierre also came over, as well as David, who was holding "Memories of Love and Hate".
As they came closer, everyone looked at this abstract expressionist painting, admiring it and studying it.
The two French guys standing aside stared at Jean closely to see what kind of answer he would give.
In a matter of moments, everyone discovered something.
Elaine and Caroline were the first to see the problem with this painting, and they were both a little stunned.
When they turned to look at Xiao Ran, Xiao Ran shook his head slightly.
Seeing his action, Elaine understood instantly.
This guy is trying to trick people again, and the targets he is planning to trick are obviously the two guys who just tried to intercept him halfway!
Elaine has seen things like this many times and has already formed a tacit understanding.
After confirming this, she immediately chuckled.
Then he leaned into Caroline's ear and whispered with a smile:
"Caroline, don't say anything, just wait and watch the show!"
After hearing this, Caroline understood what was going on.
At this moment, Rang turned around and looked at Xiao Ran.
"Sean, I'm not sure about this abstract expressionist painting."
"But it is undeniable that the composition and style of this painting are indeed a bit like the abstract expressionist master Willem de Kooning."
"One more thing is certain. The creation period of this painting is indeed very close to Willem de Kooning's "Women" series."
Hearing his introduction, Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"This painting has no author's signature, and it is an abstract expressionist work. It is really difficult to judge."
"I'll study this painting again, maybe I'll make new discoveries..."
Before he finished speaking, the two French guys who were eyeing him eagerly stood up impatiently.
"Jean, since Mr. Sean didn't say he wanted to buy this painting, can we buy it? This shouldn't break your rules, right?"
"We really like this abstract expressionist painting. Can you please make an offer?"
Seeing these two guys coming out to cause trouble again, I couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Then, he looked at Xiao Ran again.
Xiao Ran turned to look at the two guys and shrugged helplessly.
"Yes, I did not make a purchase request, so naturally I cannot prevent others from purchasing it."
"Since these two friends like this abstract expressionist painting, let it be up to you whether to sell it or not, Jean!"
Jean nodded, with a thoughtful expression on his face.
This guy should have noticed something, but he didn't say anything.
If someone comes to his door to kill him, how can he refuse, and how can he be polite?
After pretending to think for a moment, he gave the offer.
"Gentlemen, the price quoted for this abstract expressionist painting is 400,000 euros."
"If you accept this offer, you will get this painting."
When Xiao Ran heard the quotation, he almost laughed out loud on the spot.
A painting worth four to five thousand euros, this guy dared to ask for 400,000 euros!
So damn dark!
Elaine and Caroline, who were standing aside, also secretly exclaimed.
Looking at the two French guys, they both looked troubled.
Obviously, 400,000 euros is not a small amount for them!
It must be a bit difficult to come up with so much money at once!
What's more, you have to take a certain risk. What if this painting is not a work of Willem de Kooning and is not worth much at all?
Thinking of this, the two French guys immediately turned to look at Xiao Ran.
Xiao Ran looked at this painting, still looking attentive, neither happy nor sad!
In fact, he was wearing a mask and sunglasses, and the two French guys couldn't see the change in his expression at all!
The two Frenchmen did not get any useful information from him.
Helpless, they could only discuss in low voices and decide by themselves whether to accept the offer.
At this moment, Xiao Ran suddenly said:
"Gentlemen, if you can't decide whether to buy it, I'm going to study this painting again."
Not surprisingly, this sentence was the straw that broke the camel's back.
The next moment, the two French guys looked at each other and finally gritted their teeth and made a decision.
"Okay, let's accept the offer"
"400,000 euros, deal done"
As he said that, one of the guys came up and shook hands with Rang to finalize the art deal.
Rang was a little surprised and couldn't help but froze for a moment.
He never expected that the 400,000 euros could be earned so easily.
While shaking hands, he quickly glanced at Xiao Ran.
Just this one look. He seemed to see a disdainful smile under those sunglasses, and there was also a hint of a successful conspiracy.
Seeing that the two French guys had jumped into the pit, Xiao Ran immediately turned around and left, walking towards another painting a few meters away to continue admiring it.
Elaine followed immediately.
When she came closer, she pinched Xiao Ran's arm gently, but didn't say anything more, she just smiled softly!
Xiao Ran instantly understood what she wanted to express.
While talking, Caroline and Pierre also came closer.
While standing still, Caroline whispered:
"Sean, I heard from Elaine that you are going to sell this painting "Memories of Love and Hate" by the art master Lautrec."
"If possible, can you sell this painting later? I want to study it carefully."
"The discovery of this painting will definitely cause a huge sensation in the French art world. This is also a very interesting research topic!"
Xiao Ran looked at his future mother-in-law, smiled and nodded.
"Of course, no problem, Caroline, you can study this painting as long as you want!"
"After you finish your research, I will trade this painting with the French Museum."
"Even if I trade this painting, the power of relevant academic research will be completely given to you."
After hearing this, Caroline immediately beamed with joy.
"It's great. I'm sure that the love-hate relationship between the two masters of art hidden behind this painting will definitely move all French people."
"This story can be adapted into a wonderful movie script and an extremely touching love tragedy!"
Before she finished speaking, Elaine continued excitedly:
"I think so too. The story of Lautrec and Valadon is so interesting. I'm going to adapt this story into a movie script!"
While he was talking, David's cell phone suddenly rang.
He took out his cell phone and glanced at Laixian, then smiled and said:
"It's Director Lawrence of the Musée d'Orsay. He probably came here for this oil painting."
Xiao Ran looked at him, then smiled and nodded.
"That must be the case. That guy should have contacted Lawrence just now."
Before he finished speaking, Pierre's cell phone also rang.
The caller this time was the director of the Louvre.
The other side.
The two French guys who had completed the transaction were enjoying the abstract expressionist painting intoxicatedly, dreaming of getting rich overnight!
How did they know that the painting they bought for 400,000 euros was actually only worth 5,000 euros!
When they know the result, they will probably faint from anger on the spot!
Lautrec's "Lady in a Coat" sold at auction for $160 million
