In the foyer of the Musée d'Orsay, business continues.
Xiao Ran reached into the box containing several brocade boxes and took out a bright yellow brocade box.
Then he walked to the appraisal table, gently pulled open the ribbon binding the brocade box, and opened the brocade box.
What then appeared in front of him was an apricot-yellow scroll, which was in pretty good condition.
Obviously, this is a calligraphy and painting work, and it is quite old.
The moment he saw this scroll, Xiao Ran was stunned for a moment, and then asked in feigned surprise:
"This scroll seems to be framed in Japanese style. Joshua, why would you trade a Japanese painting and calligraphy work?"
"Although there are some good things in Japanese calligraphy and painting art, I have no intention of collecting this kind of art today."
But Joshua shook his head slightly and explained a few words with a smile.
"Sean, although this painting is framed in Japanese style, it is authentic Chinese art, and it is a masterpiece."
"It should be that the ancient artworks from your country were spread to Japan and re-framed by the Japanese."
“The Japanese entrepreneur who originally gave this painting to our family illustrates this situation.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran immediately made a surprised expression.
"It turns out that since ancient times, Japan has highly respected our country's culture. This situation is very common."
"As for which ancient art master this painting is, I would really like to know."
As he spoke, he took out a pair of gloves and put them on.
Then he gently took out the scroll from the brocade box, then unzipped the ribbon binding the scroll, and slowly unfolded it on the appraisal table.
Following his movements, a handsome and elegant landscape painting with far-reaching artistic conception suddenly appeared.
Moreover, it is a very rare light crimson landscape. Compared with the common ink landscape, it has a unique charm.
This is the painting "Visiting Friends with Qin". The painting shows a mountain hut surrounded by streams. Several literati are strolling among the peach blossoms in the willow shade. Following them is a book boy carrying a guqin on his back.
The corner of the eaves peeking out from the trees may be a quiet ancient temple in the mountains.
In the distance, there are majestic mountains with waterfalls tumbling down from the sky. There are winding roads at the foot of the mountains, and the clouds cover the fog, creating a scene full of spring.
In this painting, the author integrates the characters with the natural mountains and rivers. It has its own style in terms of technique, composition, and rock texture, and has a very high artistic level.
Looking at this light crimson landscape painting, Xiao Ran's eyes were filled with brilliant colors and fondness.
At this moment, Jin Lao's voice suddenly came from the invisible earphones.
"Xiao Ran, this is "Visiting Friends with a Qin" by Huang Gongwang, one of the four masters of the Yuan Dynasty. It was originally collected by a top collector in Japan and is a national treasure-level work of art."
"In order to curry favor with the Americans, little Japan is even willing to give away such treasures. It really surprises me!"
"Now that this national treasure-level work of art appears in front of you, don't miss it. You must get this treasure."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran smiled and nodded without saying much.
In the blink of an eye, he had fully unfolded the painting "Visiting Friends with a Qin" and admired it intoxicatedly.
The appraisal team in the conference room of the International Expo, thousands of miles away, all opened their eyes wide and admired this Chinese painting with gleaming eyes.
After admiring it for a moment, Xiao Ran put away the "Picture of Visiting Friends with Qin" and put it back in the box.
Then he picked up another brocade box in the box, opened it and took out the scroll inside, admiring and appraising it.
This is also a masterpiece, painted by Bada Shanren, depicting the Three Friends of Suihan.
Compared with Huang Gongwang's painting, this one is slightly inferior, but it is also a top-notch work of art worth tens of millions of yuan.
Next, Xiao Ran discovered a painting of the holy king Shi Gu from the early Qing Dynasty, and a painting by the famous Ming Dynasty painter Wen Zhengming, etc.
Without exception, these Chinese calligraphy and painting works are very precious, of very high grade, and each one is valuable for collection.
But this is normal. How could the quality of the antique art collected by the Rothschild family be poor?
In addition to these paintings and calligraphy works, Xiao Ran also discovered some exquisite antique porcelain, three pieces of bronze, five pieces of ancient jade, and several other Chinese antique cultural relics and works of art. Each of them is valuable and rare to see.
It didn't take long for Xiao Ran to see all the Chinese antiques and artworks that Joshua used to trade.
Just as he put down the last piece of porcelain, Joshua immediately asked:
"Sean, what do you think of these Chinese antiques I brought? What's the valuation you gave them?"
Xiao Ran looked at this old friend, pretended to think about it, and then said with a smile:
"Joshua, these Chinese antiques and artworks you brought are of very high quality. None of them are fakes. I like them very much and want to keep them."
"As for the valuation of these Chinese antique works of art, I basically agree with the pricing you gave. Only a few of them are quoted on the higher side."
"But it doesn't matter much. When we trade, I will explain the situation and start the transaction with you based on the price I think is reasonable."
Joshua paused, then nodded.
"Okay, Sean, as long as the difference is not big, just trade at the price you think is reasonable."
"Now I really want to know what Western antiques and gold and silver treasures you will trade with me."
Following his words, everyone at the scene looked at Xiao Ran.
Everyone is very curious about what kind of Western antiques he will bring out to match those Chinese antiques.
Xiao Ran thought for a moment, then turned to look at Fang Yufei.
"Yufei, bring up the pictures and information of the 24th group of trading targets and the 30th group of trading targets and show them."
"OK"
Fang Yufei nodded in response and immediately took action.
In the blink of an eye, the two groups of transaction targets named by Xiao Ran were displayed on the projection screen.
The number of transaction objects in these two groups varies, but they all exceed fifteen pieces.
Each group of trading objects contains paintings, sculptures, other antiques and gold and silver treasures with high collection value.
In addition, there are some gold and silver treasures that are bundled and of relatively low value, which can basically be ignored.
Seeing these Western antique artworks and gold and silver treasures on the large projection screen, Joshua's eyes suddenly lit up.
Xiao Ran looked at this guy, then smiled and started to introduce.
"Joshua, I am going to take out these two sets of trading objects in exchange for the Chinese antiques and artworks in your hands."
"Among the two sets of transaction targets, there is a sculpture from the ancient Roman period and a portrait created by the master of art Rubens."
"There are also "Thermopylae" by the neoclassical master Jacques David, a sculpture "Girl Lying on the Side" by the Fauvist master Matisse, and some other antique cultural relics..."
As soon as he said this, he was interrupted by Joshua excitedly.
"Deal! Sean, I accept your offer. These Western antiques are my favorite treasures. As for the other antiques, they are no longer important. They are just embellishments."
Xiao Ran looked at this guy and then joked:
"Those other antiques and cultural relics are just embellishments and are not important? That's what you said!"
"In this case, I will take out the sword of Francois I and prepare to collect it myself."
Hearing this, Joshua quickly said in surprise:
"Wow! There is actually a sword belonging to Francois I. It's great. Of course I want this treasure!"
Seeing his eager look, Xiao Ran immediately smiled and shook hands with this guy.
"Okay, Joshua, deal!"
