Half an hour later, in the conference room on the top floor of the hotel.
Henry, Lawrence and others were gathered around the "Memories of Love and Hate", carefully appraising and appreciating it.
Under Xiao Ran's guidance, they soon discovered the author's signature hidden under Valadon's skirt, and also saw the love-hate curse.
Seeing this scene, Lawrence and the others were stunned and froze in place, their eyes filled with disbelief.
After a while, these guys woke up.
Immediately afterwards, there was an exclamation of exclamation from the scene.
"Oh my God! It's so unexpected. I didn't expect Master Lautrec to have such a special work!"
"Wow! Lautrec's feelings for Valadon are so touching!"
"It's a pity that the two of them are destined to be the hero and heroine of a great love tragedy."
While amazed, everyone was also very excited.
The next moment, a top appraisal expert from the Musée d'Orsay suddenly said:
"There is no doubt that this is indeed a great work created by the art master Lautrec at the last moment of his life, and it has special significance."
"The same author's signature can be seen on other works from Lautrec's heavy period. The signatures on those works are just not hidden."
"The love-hate relationship between Lautrec and Valadon reflected in this painting makes this painting very special and extremely valuable."
"In the history of Western art, this painting will definitely occupy a very special position. It is no exaggeration to say that it is Lautrec's most important work!"
This antique art appraisal expert is the most authoritative expert in appraising Lautrec's paintings.
The identification conclusion he gave cannot be questioned by anyone, it is tantamount to a final conclusion.
As soon as he finished speaking, Henry, Lawrence, and Carlin turned to look at Xiao Ran at the same time.
The next moment, Lawrence couldn’t wait to say:
"Sean, our Musée d'Orsay is willing to trade with you and exchange this painting from you."
"Didn't you ask for Chinese antiques and artworks in exchange? We will try our best to meet your transaction conditions."
Before he could finish speaking, Henry continued:
"Sean, the meaning of this painting is very special. We at the Louvre would like to include it in the museum."
"If you are willing to trade with us, we can sit down and talk about the deal, and we will meet your conditions."
Not long after, Carlin also chimed in.
"Sean, Master Lautrec is a symbol of Paris in the nineteenth century, a symbol of the Moulin Rouge and Montmartre"
"As the deputy mayor of Paris for culture, I hope you can keep this painting in Paris and make it a business card of Paris."
Xiao Ran looked at these guys, pretended to think for a moment, and then said with a smile:
"Gentlemen, I am indeed planning to sell this painting by Master Lautrec in exchange for some top Chinese antiques."
"As long as you can accept the conditions I offer, I don't mind doing a deal with any of you, but you need to make concessions to make this deal."
"Regarding this matter, I promised that guy before, so I don't want to go back on it. I'll think about it later and tell him the corresponding transaction conditions."
Lawrence and Henry were stunned for a moment, and then they came to their senses.
Then, they all nodded again.
"No problem, we will contact Jean later. It was also the guy who sent us the news."
"I can see that you plan to let that guy make a fortune from it, but we will pay the commission!"
Henry said with a smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Ran did not hide anything, but smiled and nodded.
"That's what I mean indeed. Jean is friends with Pierre and Caroline, and they have a very good relationship."
"Considering this relationship, I decided to take care of that guy. After all, I picked up a big leak in his gallery."
After the words fell, Henry and the others could only nod and accept the result.
Next, Xiao Ran explained again.
No matter which museum she eventually trades with, the academic research rights related to this painting must be given to Caroline.
This point is one of the prerequisites for reaching a deal and cannot be discussed.
Both Henry and Lawrence agreed with this condition.
In fact, they all know Caroline, have a good relationship with her, and know her abilities.
They had no objections to Caroline taking over the task of studying the painting.
While he was talking, David's cell phone suddenly rang.
He took out his cell phone and glanced at Laixian, then whispered:
"Sean, it's Bernard's art agent calling, and he must be here for this oil painting."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"It goes without saying that Bernard also received news about this painting and wanted to acquire it."
"You tell Bernard's art agent that I will only exchange this painting for top-notch Chinese antiques."
"If Bernard can meet this condition, you can come to me to negotiate a deal. I very much welcome this old friend."
"If he can't meet this condition, forget it. Others who call and ask will give the same answer."
"If I guess correctly, guys like Thomas and Joshua will also call to ask about the transaction soon."
"Okay Sean, I'll tell them right now"
David nodded in response and then went to answer the phone.
After hearing this conversation, Karin became a little impatient.
Bernard is the richest man in France and the boss of LV Group.
If he had taken the painting, there would be no problem, the painting would still remain in Paris.
But if Thomas or Joshua successfully trade this painting, they will leave Paris and France with this painting.
Thinking of this, Carlin immediately said:
"Sean, didn't you say you would keep this painting in Paris? I hope you can limit the transaction to French collectors and museums, and don't let American museums and collectors get involved."
Xiao Ran looked at this guy, then smiled and shook his head.
"Karin, I'm afraid I can't agree to your request. We are a treasure hunting company, and it is only natural that we pursue maximizing profits."
“If the Metropolitan Museum of Art and MOMA can accept my offer and offer a higher price, I have no reason to refuse to do business with them.”
"If the French government and the Paris city government are willing to exchange the Chinese antiques and art collected at the Palace of Fontainebleau, I will choose you without hesitation."
"The Chinese antiques and artworks collected in the Palace of Fontainebleau were all taken away from the Old Summer Palace by the French army and are rarely displayed to the public. Why not exchange them with me?"
"Ah! Those Chinese antiques and artworks at the Palace of Fontainebleau?"
Karin exclaimed and was stunned.
Lawrence and Henry, who were standing next to him, understood instantly.
Your main target is probably the Chinese antiques in the Palace of Fontainebleau!
After going around for so long, he finally revealed his real goal. What a cunning bastard!
After thinking for a moment, Carlin shook his head.
He told Xiao Ran that he had no right to make such a decision and must report it to the Ministry of Culture.
Whether the many Chinese antiques and artworks in the Palace of Fontainebleau can be used for trade lies with the French Ministry of Culture.
In the following time, everyone discussed the transaction while admiring this special painting.
After more than ten minutes, the appreciation came to an end.
Immediately afterwards, Henry suddenly said:
"Sean, I heard that you also discovered some other precious antique artifacts and works of art this afternoon."
"Is there a silver cross from the Merovingian royal family among them? Can you show those treasures as well?"
Without any hesitation, Xiao Ran nodded immediately.
"Of course, no problem. In fact, I am also prepared to trade some of these Western antiques."
With that said, he nodded to Yi Lian and Fang Yufei who were standing aside.
The two beauties understood instantly and immediately took out the antique artworks they discovered this afternoon.
Originally stored in the Old Summer Palace, but later stolen by the French, the Qing Dynasty cloisonne unicorn is now in the Palace of Fontainebleau, France.
