Chapter 461 You need to call a doctor
Wu Di shook his head gently at Yan Ju, and could no longer let the two of them fight like this. Although this would allow him to gain greater benefits, this kind of business could not be simply regarded as a pure business. He was confident that he could get more European antiques in the future, but once his reputation was spread, he would be very likely to be coldly treated with other collectors. This is a situation that must be avoided.
"Two masters, please stop fighting, listen to me first. I wonder what kind of evaluation you have on Salvador Dali's works?"
El Salvador Dali, the Spanish genius who, together with Picasso and Matisse, is considered one of the three most representative painters of the twentieth century?
Augustus and Eskenat looked at each other, and both saw the flames burning in each other's eyes. Since this kid asked, he must have Dali's works in his hand! The two of them looked at Wu Di at the same time. What else is there to ask? Our answer is only one word, grab it!
After all, Augustus had just completed a deal with Wu Di. He knew some of his personality. If this kid could raise such a topic at this time, the work Dali in his hand would definitely be comparable to Van Gogh's "Poppy". But Eskenat was different. After being excited, he fell into deep thought.
Two months later, there will be a special auction of oil paintings in London, and a masterpiece by Dali will be on sale. He has prepared enough funds to prepare to shoot the masterpiece. If Wu Di's painting is just a general work, he is still going to keep the "Poppy" and if he has time, he will harass Augustus. However, if that painting is also a fine product, it will be a headache. Whether to exchange for Chinese ancient porcelain or buy it with pounds is a question that needs to be considered. After all, if he prepares to produce something similar to this list, he will feel very difficult and may even be damaging.
"Mr. Wu Di, can I ask, is your meaning saying that you have a work by Master Dali in your hand? If so, can you reveal which one it is?"
He decided to ask clearly first, and then talk about whether to grab it or not.
"The one in my hand is Master Dali's masterpiece "Face Phantom and Fruit Plate". I mean, I am very satisfied with both of you and want to get them both, so..."
"Face Phantom and Fruit Plate"? Two heavy breathing sounds suddenly appeared in the room. Neither Augustus nor Eskenat noticed Wu Di's words behind him. Their ears and minds were filled with the string of letters "Face Phantom and Fruit Plate".
Augustus knew that the one in Wu Di's hand was definitely not ordinary, but he didn't expect it to be this "Face Phantom and Fruit Plate". Although Dali's work is not artificially ranked, he thinks this painting is definitely within the top three! Looking at Eskenat's expression, he should also attach great importance to this painting. However, how did this boy from the East get these peerless treasures? Could it be that he also picked up the bargain?
Impossible, this is absolutely impossible! How could any masterpiece like these that would not be mistaken if they had a little bit of art knowledge be sold as a fake? Augustus breathed a sigh of relief. The painting was either bought by this kid for a big price, or the unlucky guy who originally owned it was confused by the devil. This must be the case!
"Mr. Wu Di..."
Augustus and Eskenac spoke almost at the same time. When they heard each other talking, they stopped talking almost at the same time, showing an amazing tacit understanding.
Augustus spread his hands and signaled Eskenac to say first, he had made up his mind to take down both paintings! Eskenac would not care about respecting the elderly and loving the young now. He knew that if he didn't speak first, he might even lose one chance, so when he saw Augustus signaling, he quickly said:
"Mr. Wu Di, that's what I think. If you are satisfied with our exchange conditions, I think it's better. "Poppy" is traded to me, and "Face Phantom and Fruit Plate" is traded to Lord Baron. Wouldn't everyone be happy?"
Wu Di rolled his eyes. It turns out that I just said that those things were wasted! Okay, no matter who said it, let's do it like this.
Eskenat proposed this method with his own consideration, because according to Wu Di's intention, these two things are obviously exchanged for antiques, but if that's the case, he would definitely not win against Augustus. It would be better to concentrate on winning "Poppy" first, and then go to the auction to spend money on the Dali work. And there is another advantage of doing this, that is, it will remove a strong opponent for his future competition. Will the Baron still like the relatively mediocre work with "Face Phantom and Fruit Plate"?
Seeing Wu Di nodding in agreement with Eskenat's idea, Augustus also remembered that he seemed to have said that just now, so he had to nod helplessly. Although he has a noble status, it is not good if his eating habits are too ugly. However, it is okay for him to rub his chin and plant some seeds, right?
He pulled Wu Di aside and whispered:
"Children, if you have a collection of the same level in the future, remember to find me, the old man. You know, there are nearly 4,000 fine Chinese antiques in my place, and I can take out half of them to exchange with you. Moreover, if you only find me, I have a new reward method?"
Two thousand fine pieces? Wu Di's eyes lit up. Augustus' collection flashed through his mind. You know, there is a big gap between fine pieces. If the Baron keeps his word and can always trade fairly, he only needs to find about twenty oil paintings of this level, and those two thousand collections can all fall into his hands!
But, what is this new reward method? Is it a match with certain money? It's okay, it seems that he is now facing an economic crisis and is jingling with poverty!
"Mr. Augustus, don't you know what your new reward method is?"
"For every item I trade, I will reward you with one hundred ordinary collections as the base. The first item is rewarded with one hundred pieces, the second item is rewarded with two hundred pieces, the third item is rewarded with four hundred pieces, the fourth item is rewarded with eight hundred pieces! And so on, what do you think?"
The fifth piece, 1600 pieces, the sixth piece, 3200 pieces, the seventh piece, 6400 pieces! How many pieces should I reward for the 20th piece? Military advisor, hurry up and use a calculator to help me calculate!
"No problem, Mr. Augustus, given your sincerity, I decided to exchange with you another masterpiece by Cezanne, "Still Life Apple Basket". What do you think?"
"Still Life Apple Basket"? Augustus was overjoyed. This kid still has stock in his hands! Very good, very good! Let the boy Eskenat take that kid. Sooner or later, I will lure out the boy's "Flower of Death" in his hands one day! At that time, let alone "Poppy", even "Sunflower" and "Portrait of Doctor Gache" and other more famous works will be despaired in front of it!
"Cezanne's works are good, but in terms of this work, it seems to be a little worse than the two just now. However, in order to reflect my sincerity, you can still select fifty fine items from my collection. How about it?"
"That's really great thanks to Baron! I decided that if you have good oil paintings in the future, I will definitely exchange them with you as soon as possible!"
Wu Di held the calculator handed over by the military advisor, and his face was so shattered that he didn't need 20 pieces, or even 11 pieces. According to the reward method of your old man, all your ordinary collections will become my bag! Because on the calculator, a shocking number is displayed, 52428800!
But then he became depressed again. Grandma, although she is old, she is not so confused, right? If he thinks that is wrong at that time, just refuse to exchange? What a pity, it is really a pity for the missed opportunity to create a miracle!
Learn gambling and sweep away the troops! If the antique gambling competition cannot be won in half a year, people all over the world will not forgive me!
When Eskenat saw two foxes laughing at each other, he couldn't help but feel uneasy. Could it be that something was wrong? If this old guy ignored his face and quietly offered some conditions that Wu Di could not refuse, wouldn't all his efforts be wasted? No, I must not sit still and wait for death!
His eyes turned and saw Yan Ju standing on one side with a mysterious and profound expression. His eyes lit up. He was the gentleman who had made a deal. How could he make such a mistake and forget him completely?
"Mr. Yan Ju, I'm sorry, I'm really embarrassed. The collection I exchanged this time shocked me so much that I only have time to communicate with you now. I was invited by you to trade. I think you wouldn't mind helping me with a little little, little, right?"
"I don't mind, I don't mind, how could I mind Mr. Eskenat's performance was so sincere?"
Yan Ju's head was shaking like a drum. If such a good thing could be replaced by me, then how fucking I wouldn't mind!
"I think so. In order to thank Mr. Wu Di for his care, I decided to donate two more works of art for free, one is the three-color "Sheng" pottery plate from the Tang Dynasty, and the other is the double-braided samurai warrior figurine from the Sui Dynasty. Although these two are not very valuable, in terms of historical and artistic value, I think for Mr. Wu Di's museum... Mr. Yan Ju? Mr. Yan Ju? What's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable? Do you need me to call you a doctor?"
Chapter completed!