Zhang Wei knew that Fatty Zhou asked him to check whether it was a lie, and wanted to show off to Zhang Wei that the collection he chose was genuine, but Zhang Wei would not point him out and followed Fatty Zhou to the collection area where the bronzes were placed.
Fatty Zhou has selected five items from the bronze ware collection area, including two bronze wine bottles, a bronze incense burner, and two bronze ware similar to ritual vessels. It can be seen that Fatty Zhou has a special liking for bronze ware.
"Brother, what do you think of these five bronze vessels?" Fatty Zhou went to the half-meter-high incense burner and patted the lid of the incense burner and asked.
"I'm not afraid of your jokes, fat brother. I've only heard of antiques like bronzes before and seen them on TV. Today is the first time I've seen the real thing." Zhang Wei tapped the wall of the incense burner with the middle finger of his right hand and said
There was a buzzing sound.
"It's okay if you want me to watch the fun, but if you want me to check it for you, it's better not to do it!" Zhang Wei knew nothing about bronzes and didn't even know the basic common sense of bronzes, so he didn't dare to accept it casually.
"To be honest, I am also learning this thing by myself. Although I don't know how proficient it is, I can still distinguish the basic truth from falsehood." Fatty Zhou showed off: "Look at this incense burner, there is a layer on the outside wall.
The patina must be from a certain age, and when I saw a layer of dust inside the incense burner, it proved that it must have been used before, so I identified it as an old item."
"Fat brother, in my opinion, you might as well ask Manager Wang to introduce it to you. If you figure out the origin of these bronzes, wouldn't it be easier to help you get the appraisal conclusion?" Zhang Wei once again turned to Manager Wang.
, said.
"Yes, we really need to find out the origin of these bronzes. These bronzes are no different from other collections. If they come from the wrong way, they really cannot be collected." After listening to Zhang Wei's words, Fatty Zhou frowned thoughtfully.
said.
Bronze ware originated in the Shang and Zhou dynasties and was used for sacrifices, rituals, music, containers and other functions. The most famous among them is the bronze tripod. Moreover, the bronze tripod is an important weapon of the country and symbolizes the dignity of the Ninth Five-Year Plan. Therefore, it is sold privately in China.
It is illegal, and the management of ordinary bronzes is relatively strict.
"Manager Wang, please come to my side." Fatty Zhou waved to Manager Wang and shouted.
"Mr. Zhou, have you chosen your favorite antique?" Manager Wang trotted over and asked with a hint of joy in his eyes when he saw the bronze objects placed on the ground.
"Yes, I am really attracted to these sets of bronzes on the ground, but I still hope that Manager Wang can introduce the origin of these bronzes to me. If there is any question about the origin of these objects, I will not accept them."
Fatty Zhou said.
"Mr. Zhou, look at what you said. If it's not true, I dare to put it in the store. These bronzes were recovered by my friends from abroad. I heard that they were all taken out for the Eight-Power Allied Forces. Now they are brought back from abroad.
It’s like I’ve returned to my hometown.” Manager Wang said with emotion.
After hearing what Manager Wang said, Fatty Zhou did not become suspicious, but Zhang Wei couldn't help but sneer secretly. He had already seen Manager Wang's true thoughts through mind reading. It turned out that these bronzes were not bought from foreign countries, but from Guangdong.
It was custom-made by a metallurgical factory. After I bought it, it was aged and made patina using a special method. It is difficult for ordinary people to tell the authenticity from the fake.
Naturally, Zhang Wei couldn't watch Fatty Zhou being fooled, but Manager Wang was by his side, so Zhang Wei couldn't be too explicit. Besides, he had told Fatty Zhou before that he didn't understand antiques, and now he was trying to persuade Fatty Zhou not to buy bronzes.
will believe him.
"Mr. Zhou, since you have taken a fancy to these bronzes, would you like me to call the moving company to come over and help you transport them home directly?" Manager Wang tentatively asked.
"Don't worry, wait until my wife comes over and let her take a look." Fatty Zhou liked these bronzes very much. He also heard that the origin of these bronzes was normal. He instinctively wanted to agree, but after all, he thought it was hundreds of dollars.
Regarding Wan's things, it's better to discuss them with Wu Qian first, so as to show respect for her.
"Okay, then you continue to take a look. If you need anything, you can give me any instructions at any time." A trace of disappointment flashed in Manager Wang's eyes, and he stepped aside reluctantly and said.
Not long after Manager Wang left, Wu Qian and Liu Yurou also walked over. Wu Qian held a Guanyin statue in her left hand and a calligraphy and painting scroll in her right hand. Liu Yurou held a Maitreya Buddha in her arms and a calligraphy and painting scroll under her arm.
The scroll made Zhang Wei speechless after seeing it.
Most people have to be careful when buying an antique, looking at it for a long time, for fear of being cheated accidentally, but Fatty Zhou and his wife were like wholesalers. In a short time, they each picked four or five pieces, and they chose nine.
The total amount of antiques is estimated to be worth four to five million.
"Husband, these copper blocks on the ground are the antiques you selected." Wu Qian frowned, lifted the incense burner with her feet, and asked.
"Honey, this is not an ordinary copper block, but an ancient bronze vessel. These can only be used by the princes and nobles in the past." Fatty Zhou explained quickly because he was afraid that Wu Qian would not let him buy it.
"What use can such a bulky thing have? It can't be fake, right?" Wu Qian asked.
"Fat brother, I think what my sister-in-law said makes sense. These bronzes may not be as good as Manager Wang said. If you believe me, it's better not to buy them." Zhang Wei kindly reminded.
"Brother, what's wrong with these bronzes? What do you see?" Fatty Zhou asked with concern.
"I can't tell what the specific problem is, but I just have a strong feeling." Zhang Wei reminded Fatty Zhou because he was a friend, which was considered as fulfilling his responsibility as a friend. As for whether Fatty Zhou would
If you know how to listen, then it has nothing to do with Zhang Wei.
"Zhang Wei, do you also have research on the antique industry?" Wu Qian asked curiously.
"I don't really understand, it's just based on my judgment." Zhang Wei said truthfully.
"I don't understand what kind of big-tailed wolf you are pretending to be here! How can someone like my brother-in-law, who often studies antiques, not be as good as your judgment and just make random comments?" Liu Yurou glared at Zhang Wei and said sharply.
.
Liu Yurou's behavior seemed like a quarrel between boyfriend and girlfriend, but in fact she was secretly warning Zhang Wei not to meddle in other people's business and show off too much, which would only arouse the resentment of Fatty Zhou and Wu Qian.
Zhang Wei smiled and didn't say anything. Anyway, Fatty Zhou had a lot of money. If he suffered a loss once, he would treat it as spending money to buy a lesson. It might not be a good thing for him.
Just when there was some embarrassment between the four of them, a burst of commotion suddenly sounded at the door of the collection room, which immediately attracted the attention of all the customers. Zhang Wei and the four of them also looked over.
I saw an old man walking in with the support of everyone. The old man was dressed in a yellow Tang suit. He had kind eyebrows and gray hair, but his spirit was very strong and his steps were extremely steady.
After Fatty Zhou saw the old man, his eyes lit up and he hurried up to meet him. With a smile on his fat face, he said, "Mr. Qian, I didn't expect to meet you here."
"While my old arms and legs can still move, let's go out for a walk. How come Mr. Zhou, a busy man, has time to come to Chenxiang Pavilion?" Mr. Qian said with a smile.
Qian Laozi, as Fatty Zhou said, is a master of antique appraisal and has a great reputation in the collection industry. All the antiques he has appraised have never failed, and he can be said to be a master in the collection industry.
Fatty Zhou once met him once, but he didn't expect that the other party would still remember him. He said with some joy: "Mr. Qian, you came just in time. I was about to buy some bronzes, but I couldn't see them accurately.