Three hundred and two chapters, the temple is small and the universe is big
Chapter 302: The temple is small and the world is big
This is very common before various large-scale auctions, because the main auction items will attract many wealthy buyers, but only one person can take the crown. These buyers will also take some of the things they like on the spot and take them back, so
Collectibles are easier to sell than other situations and are easier to sell for a good price.
For auction houses, the richer the attractive lots and the higher the total turnover, the more profitable they are. This is why many special auctions often issue auction announcements several months in advance, and the most important lots are also for sale.
To attract attention and create an advertising effect, such as the few Chinese jade seals previously auctioned by major international auction houses, it is just a simple move in the ball rolling game.
Hong Kong was once a British colony and an international financial center. There were many collectors of all kinds. Taking this opportunity, Chi Zhongwu actually collected a lot of European medieval cultural relics as auction items in just half a month.
This is how large-scale special auctions are supported.
Since You Fang's first auction was scheduled for February 2nd, which was relatively short from now, Chizhong Satoru was so busy that he felt like he was being slapped in the back of the head. Although he was busy, Chizhong Satoru was very excited.
All day long, I felt that my whole body was filled with endless energy. On the other hand, You Fang had nothing to do. He was just planning all this behind the scenes, neither appearing in public nor intervening in the affairs of the auction house.
The "cultural relics" brought by "collectors" from all walks of life must be appraised by experts to ensure that they can be used on the market. Moreover, tourists have requirements, and any items that are not of high quality will not be accepted. The focus is on items with "allusions", such as this
The allusion to the crown being auctioned that King Richard of England was kidnapped by the Duke of Austria is very important, making it worth more than an ordinary crown.
Although Xianchi Auction House may seem small now, the game must be big enough.
Why did you arrange the time so tightly? It only took half a month from the announcement of the auction to the official auction? Many items were sent to Xianchi Auction House. After going through a series of procedures, I am afraid that it will be too late to catch up with the auction. Of course he meant it
For this reason, because at the same time as this auction ends, Chizhong Satoru will announce that there will be a special auction three months later, and a British crown will also be auctioned!
The essence of the intra-board rolling game is to set up a series of games, and the threshold is rolling higher and higher like a snowball.
Another very important reason is that the crown being auctioned in this auction is a fake, made by You Zuming. It cannot be said that the thing is completely fake. It is based on an incomplete European medieval crown of unknown origin.
The materials used for the transformation and processing were also fragments of European medieval cultural relics, which were all collected by Chi Zhong Satoru through his connections with the Chi family.
Lan Qing researched the patterns of European medieval utensil style designs. You Zuming's "recreation" represents his highest level. The skills are so skillful that there are almost no flaws. But one thing is that fakes are fakes after all, especially in destructive appraisals.
When the crown is dismantled, some suspicious traces can still be found.
Ikezhong Satoru advertised that the crown in this auction was from Xiao Changfa, but in fact, the crown that was auctioned was not the real crown. Naturally, the game played by Yu Fang was fictitious and real, and all the tricks were played to the best. This crown was sold before the auction.
It is not displayed publicly. After it is unveiled at a trade fair, it is inevitable that some people will question it. Even if there are no flaws, some people will deliberately say that it is a fake.
You Fang is just waiting for the questioning voice!
It’s not like no one has done this before. In November 2009, Sotheby’s London auction house auctioned a jade seal of Qianlong’s “Treasure of the Eight Marches”. At that time, both You Fang and Mr. Wu thought it was a fake, but others
I still paid a sky-high price, but I just made my own decisions. In the past year, I took another white jade round jade seal in Hong Kong, and this time it was genuine. (See Chapter 21 of this book, Crazy Jade Seal)
The second auction planned by You Fang will sell the real crown and put it on public display for three months! Any collectors who have doubts about the first auction and people in the appraisal industry can go to the display site to observe this.
On the one hand, it is to respond to all possible doubts, and on the other hand, it is to create an advertising effect that continues to heat up and attract attention.
As for the fake crown, the game played by Youfang is better than Sotheby's. It will definitely be sold at a sky-high price and its destination is clear, but it is impossible for anyone to go to the buyer to authenticate it, because the buyer "definitely" chosen by Youfang is
Niu Ranmiao!
A year and a half ago, You Fang went to Guangzhou for the first time and met Niu Ranmiao at Baiyun Villa. The old man once said: "If Mr. Rand has any difficulties in the future, you can ask me for a favor." He also left a favor for him.
There is a contact number that is answered by a dedicated person. If you have anything to do, just call this number and state Melander's name. (See Chapter 55 of this book, Prosperity.)
Why do you need help from someone like Niu Ranmiao? Of course, you can't ask someone to buy two tea eggs if you haven't eaten in the morning. It's also inappropriate to ask for money and supplies, but now this matter is the most worthy of using this opportunity. You Fang has been
I haven't forgotten it.
When Chi Zhongwu was extremely busy, You Fang said hello and left the Chi family, went to Macau alone, checked into the hotel Zhang Liuhua secretly booked, and then called the phone number Niu Ranmiao left for him, and immediately
Someone picked up the call. You reported the name "Melander" and said that he wanted to ask Mr. Niu for help with something, which Mr. Niu had personally agreed to.
The person on the other end of the phone seemed to be stunned when he heard the name "Melander", and then said: "Mr. Niu just said hello a few days ago. If Mr. Melander is looking for him, please inform him personally that he is here."
I want to chat with you, please wait a moment! I’ll turn you over to see if it’s inconvenient to watch the cow.”
You Fang waited for about five minutes when Mr. Niu's laughing voice came over the phone: "Mr. Rand? You finally called!"
You Fang: "I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed that I came to disturb you today. I didn't expect you to still remember me."
Niu Ranmiao: "It's impossible to forget. You have become famous recently. Even I heard about the first thunder in 2012! It seems that you have offended someone and been arranged like that. I am still thinking about how you will handle it.
?Who knew that within a few days you would tear down the barriers and clean up the situation? Your methods are very beautiful, and you are really formidable!"
You Fang: "That's ridiculous. A little trick in the world will not catch your eyes."
Niu Ranmiao still chuckled: "Young man, don't be so humble! You are really discerning. That kid Qi Ruoxue is a rare helper... By the way, what do you want from me? It must not be simple. I am very old.
Interested." He even knew about Qi Ruoxue following You Fang. It seemed that Zhao Hengming told him.
You Fang hurriedly asked: "Have you heard that Xianchi Auction House is going to auction the British crown?"
Niu Ranmiao's laughter became even louder. He laughed loudly on the phone. After a while, he replied: "Of course I heard about it. I also called Xiao Changfa and asked him. He actually admitted that what was written in the newspaper was true. I'm afraid
I was forced by Mrs. Xiao again... I have been friends with Zhongwu's grandfather Chi Jiasheng for many years, and I am planning to send someone to the auction to see the excitement and support me."
You Fang: "Mr. Niu is also interested? That's great! The favor I want to ask you for is related to this auction. It's not convenient to discuss it in detail on the phone. I'll send someone to send a piece of information to your house today.
, after you read it, if you have time, I would like to visit your old man."
Niu Ranmiao: "I was just planning to talk to you. If you have time at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, you can come directly to my house and send the information first."
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The next day, You Fang came to visit, and of course he didn’t go empty-handed. It was still in the first month of the year, and he also visited the elderly to pay New Year greetings. He brought a Ming Dynasty rosewood framed white jade landscape insert screen. It was not a fake, it was a very valuable antique.
Even if it was given to Niu Ranmiao as a meeting gift, it would still be worth it. This white jade carved landscape screen was not bought by him himself, but was given to him by Wo Niu Distribution when he was in Hangzhou.
Niu Ranmiao received him in his private study room. The old and young children closed the door and talked about something inside. You Fang came out two hours later. Niu Ranmiao personally saw him out, smiling like a child receiving a toy.
He also asked You Fang to stay at home for lunch, but You Fang politely refused. He was leaving Macau for Hong Kong at noon.
Niu Ranmiao kept sending him to the foyer, holding his arms and clapping his hands, and he smiled and said: "Mr. Rand, it's such an interesting thing. You must have come to make me happy on purpose. How can you be considered helping? It's so interesting again."
Please don't forget to inform me, old man, that at my age, there are not many unexperienced pleasures in the world."
Just a few days after the Lantern Festival, there were many children and grandchildren in Niu's hometown. They were all surprised to see the old man treating a young man like this. Zhao Hengming was also present. He was not too surprised. He had known about this "Melander" for a long time.
It was extraordinary. Even Zhang Xi was respectful when he saw him. Mr. Niu behaved very warmly and kindly, which is normal. But I don’t know what they talked about. The old man just laughed and said nothing during lunch.
In fact, the favor you asked Niu Ranmiao for was very simple, that is, he asked the old man to appear publicly at the auction and finally took the photo of the crown. Of course, Niu Ranmiao did not have to pay, these were just "deductions", related
The formalities and some superficial expenses that must be incurred are handled by Pai Auction House itself. Mr. Niu just goes there, holds up the placard, and calms down the scene.
You Fang has considered all the details. This crown came from Xiao Changfa and was bought by Niu Ranmiao. Who dares to say that it is not real? No one would ask for trouble at the auction and deliberately fight with Niu Ranmiao until the end.
There will be no one who doesn't know the importance and insists on going to Mr. Niu to appraise the crown. And in this way, it can have the most sensational effect.
The same crown, the same transaction price, if it is photographed by Mr. Niu and if it is bought by an unknown person, the impact will be very different. This is also a trick to borrow the ladder, and the traveler will use all kinds of tricks.