Zhou Xia did think of something.

He also looked at the painting identified by Fang Xue, but it was not mounted and looked thinner. Especially when compared to the painting he was identifying, the thickness of the two was different.

Yes!

This is what he almost ignored just now.

The thickness of the drawing paper used for painting is different.

Zhou Xia lowered his head again and observed carefully, and found that this was indeed the case.

The rice paper used in this "Mohe Tu" looks much thinner than other paintings.

Under such circumstances, Zhou Xia naturally thought of the techniques commonly used in the antique collection industry.

Turn one painting into two paintings.

This is not difficult to understand.

If the painter used two or three layers of cross-border propaganda when he was painting, it would be entirely possible.

Generally speaking, people describe a master painter with high level or good skills, and everyone likes to say that the brushwork is straight through the back of the paper.

If you use the masters with high painting skills, such as Bada Shanren, the two or three layers of rice paper with the masters with high painting can be penetrated. When Zhou Xia and his team later made an appraisal, they would usually observe carefully. If the pen and ink penetrate into the paper, if it is a long time ago, they will generally seep into the paper. Most of the newly painted paintings will not seep into that deep.

Such works of Dharma paintings painted on the sermon.

If you encounter a master with superb skills and high-level revealing skills, you can completely break it into two paintings.

During the Republic of China period, there were many such masters.

Thinking of the time of mounting this painting, Zhou Xia had already realized it.

This painting should be true.

The one in Bada Shanren Memorial Hall should also be real.

Both paintings are from the same propaganda painting, and are separated into two to make profits.

The painting that Zhou Xia saw in front of him should be the inner layer, while the painting in Bada Shanren Memorial Hall should be the surface layer.

Because no matter how powerful the inner layer is, due to the transparency of the paper, it is definitely different from the surface layer when exposed.

The colors will definitely be lighter in the areas where the brush and ink cannot be soaked. This is also the place that Zhou Xia noticed and observed before. Some of the ink and some of the places in this painting were added to the back.

Generally speaking, the masters of these places will not add to the extravagance. However, if the effect of the whole painting is affected, they will still do something.

Therefore, Zhou Xia was able to complete the identification of this painting.

He believed that the painting was indeed authentic.

Finally, he also knew the archaeological identification system and made the final conclusion.

At this time, he was also very curious about what the system would make about such a painting.

"This work was created in 1700 AD."

The system gave such identification results, which was not beyond Zhou Xia's expectations.

This shows that the system still determines that although the original creation time of this painting is followed by some things such as revelation and repair, it cannot deny its value.

But this technique of splitting into two is really amazing.

Zhou Xia was thinking that this was not equivalent to a simple and authentic painting. Of course, such things also require the original painting. That is, it must be painted on two or three layers of inter-propaganda. The technology is a little higher, and one authentic painting. Not to mention turning into two authentic paintings, it is possible even if it turns into three authentic paintings.

Zhou Xia himself doesn't have that ability, but this does not prevent him from appreciating.

It is naturally best if a painting can remain in its original state, but now, since it has been separated, Zhou Xia must also recognize its value.

Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian are both masters in calligraphy and painting appraisal. They must have a clear understanding of the reasons and the value contained in it.

After identifying this painting, Zhou Xia put away the painting first. The study room was limited, so it was impossible for the paintings to be spread out.

Seeing that he had the appraisal result, Fang Rujian asked curiously, "Zhou Xia, what do you think of this painting!"

Zhou Xia did not answer him, but looked at Fang Xue's eyes first. He also found that Fang Xue's appraisal speed was not slow, and the painting she had also announced that the appraisal was completed.

Fang Rujian smiled and said, "You said Xiaoxue, she has seen this painting before. I believe she also wants to know what the appraisal result you made is. Xiaoxue, don't you?"

Fang Xue responded with a smile, "That's right! I didn't see this painting too seriously. Zhou Xia, you have good eyesight and will definitely not be like me."

Zhou Xia smiled and said, "Xiaoxue, you look down on me too highly. I am not good at appraisal of calligraphy and painting. Most of the time, I am confused by my feelings. If there is something wrong, you should not laugh at me."

Fang Xue smiled and said no, and Fang Rujian was also looking forward to what Zhou Xia’s appraisal would look like.

Zhou Xia also said bluntly, "I think this "Mohe Tu" is undoubtedly the authentic work of Bada Shanren."

Fang Xue asked him, "Zhou Xia, you are so sure! As far as I know, there is also the same "Ink Lotus Picture" in the Bada Shanren Memorial Hall."

Zhou Xia seemed very confident and replied with a smile, "I have heard of it, but I couldn't go to the Bada Shanren Memorial Hall in person to find out, and I have no way to know the authenticity of the painting. I only said that I have carefully read the painting in front of me. Although there are some minor problems, it is indeed the original work of Zhu Da, the Bada Shanren."

Seeing that he was so sure, Fang Rujian, who was too busy to inspect him for his wife Zhu Xiufang, interrupted, "The painting "The Ink Lotus" in the Bada Shanren Memorial Hall, Xiufang, and Xiaoxue, have all visited them in person. Everyone agreed that the painting is indeed authentic. The painting in front of me..."

Although Fang Rujian didn't finish his words, his meaning was also very obvious, and he wanted to ask Zhou Xia if he had to insist on his opinion.

Zhou Xia had the answer in his mind, so he would not be misled by him. He quickly replied, "I still believe that this painting is authentic."

Fang Rujian smiled and said, "That's interesting. According to your words, these two paintings are authentic!"

"Yes!" Zhou Xia nodded, "There is indeed such a possibility. Although I have never seen that painting, since you have seen it, Professor Fang, and you promise it is genuine, I believe it too."

Fang Xue joined in the fun and said, "How could there be two authentic works!"

Zhou Xia smiled and said, "I believe you should all know that the original work of "The Ink and He Tu" was painted on the cross-propaganda. Perhaps during the Republic of China, this painting was revealed by experts. One painting turned into two paintings, and they were all genuine works. The mounting of this painting should have been mounted at that time. The purpose is also very obvious. It is to conceal the fact that it was revealed. After all, this painting was revealed. I judged that it was the inner layer, and the ink was not as clear as the surface layer. There was also a place to replenish ink. Moreover, if such paintings were revealed, the paper would be slightly thinner. After reinstalling, it would be better to hide the world and seek more benefits."

After listening to it, Fang Rujian applauded and laughed happily, "Zhou Xia's eyesight is indeed good. I wanted to mislead you. I used to think that you bought the "Cuckoo Blood Crying Picture" with great luck. Now I have changed my opinion. It is her blessing that Xiufang can have students like you and Xiaoxue."

Zhou Xia hurriedly replied, "Professor Fang is too awarded. I bought the "Cuckoo Blood Crying Picture" at that time, and it was indeed a blessing. Professor Zhu had not identified the results yet, so I dare not be completely sure. It must be the original work of Bada Shanren."

Fang Rujian smiled and said, "In my opinion, it must be eight or nine! A group of old experts in your Tiandi Auction Company were not grown up by vegetarian food. They can make them so popular as a publicity tool. They are definitely not a general thing."

Fang Xue asked Zhou Xia at this time, "Zhou Xia. Have you really never been to the Bada Shanren Memorial Hall?"

"Yes, it seems to be in Nanchang, Jiangxi!" Zhou Xia replied.

"I was wrongly identified by this picture because I had seen the authentic one." Fang Xue was very calm at this time, "I only regarded the places you mentioned as evidence of falsification, but I didn't think about it on the clapping and dividing it. Later, Professor Zhu scolded me for a while!"

Zhou Xia joked, "It seems that having little knowledge is not entirely a bad thing!"

Fang Xue smiled slightly and reminded him, "Of the next few paintings, some of the authentic works will be preserved in the Bada Shanren Museum."

As she spoke, Zhou Xia observed her expression and thought in her heart, was Fang Xue considered a bad thing? Or was she reminded with good intentions.

Unfortunately, he couldn't see much from Fang Xue's expression. You know, she has always been famous for her cold face.

Zhou Xia blinked in a blink of an eye and saw the current examiner Ru Jian. He didn't seem to mind Fang Xue's reminder.

In his opinion, such reminder is fair to Zhou Xia. How can you know that it is fake if you have never seen the original work? Zhou Xia himself is not a professional in calligraphy and painting appraisal, and does not have enough information accumulation. If an accurate appraisal result can be made.

Of course, if Fang Xue deliberately caused trouble for him, Fang Rujian would not care too much, but would rather be happy to see it happen.

But we can just see from Zhou Xia's attitude that Zhou Xia is a relatively firm will and is not easily affected by others. Just now, they all said that the Bada Shanren Memorial Hall has authentic works, and Zhou Xia still insists on his own opinions, which shows that.

"Then I will continue!" Zhou Xia's task was relatively tight, with a total of ten paintings, and he had just started.

Fang Xue and Fang Rujian both agreed, but Fang Xue was very relaxed. Among these paintings, there were only two paintings she had never appreciated before.

Of course, at this time, Fang Rujian would not announce the results in advance, so as not to affect Zhou Xia's judgment.

When Zhou Xia was busy doing the appraisal, Fang Xue could easily go on duty, carefully appraisal the last painting, and also carefully ponder it.

What Zhou Xia is now facing him is a painting signed by Bada Shanren, "The Picture of Lone Pine".

This painting is more famous. Zhou Xia can remember this painting because an auction house once sold such a painting. Moreover, the authentic works that are exactly the same as this painting are still in the Bada Shanren Memorial Hall.

There was a lot of controversy in the industry about this matter. When Zhou Xia was looking for records of Bada Shanren's works, he saw related reports, although it happened a few years ago.

But no one can tell whether it is true or false. After all, not everyone has the opportunity to see the real thing. Just talking about the authenticity of the picture and making a fuss, it actually doesn’t make much sense or reference value.

"It's Bada Shanren Memorial Hall again!" Zhou Xia just sighed.

Zhou Xia muttered in her heart, why did she say it again?

At the same time, he was also wondering whether the painting collected by Zhu Xiufang's family was the one at the auction.

If it was really the painting auctioned at the auction, with Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian's eyesight, it would be impossible to tell whether it is true or false. If they took it, there must be a reason.

If not, then what should I do with this painting?

Such mixed thoughts only stayed in Zhou Xia's mind for a while, like a conditioned reflex, and he couldn't help but think. But soon, Zhou Xia drove these messy thoughts out of his mind, because these things were all false.

What is the painting? It still has to let it speak on its own.

All Zhou Xia had to do was to identify the authenticity of the painting.

He would work hard on paper and ink first.

This time, Zhou Xia quickly discovered some clues, proving that this painting is very likely a imitation.

Compared with the original "Mohe Tu" written by Bada Shanren, the paper and ink in this painting did not use it until the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Although the paper and ink in the early Qing dynasties were also used, it was still quite different from the paper and ink in the early Qing dynasties.

With this alone, Zhou Xia can actually determine that this painting is a replica.

But there is no doubt that the masters who imitate this painting must have read the original painting, maybe they have collected it myself, and they have been immersed for a long time, otherwise, they would not be able to copy it so perfectly.

When Zhou Xia looked at this painting, all kinds of seals and patterns were consistent with Bada Shanren, and even Wu Changshuo's inscriptions and inscriptions on it were all complete, and they were very similar.

The person who made this painting must be a master! Zhou Xia is sure.

Of course! It’s similar to the gods, but there is actually a little difference.

Zhou Xia carefully identified it and also saw some different things.

Such "Loneliness Pine Picture" is a work by Bada Shanren after he was 60 years old. At this time, Bada Shanren's style had taken shape and became stable.

However, the pine trees in this painting are not consistent with the pine trees of the same period. It feels like the trunks are a bit withered and the leaves are a little weak. In terms of details, Zhou Xia also noticed that the pine trees in this painting are not very smooth in brushwork, and there is also the situation of changing ink back and forth. If it were the original work of Bada Shanren, such a problem should not have occurred.

As for the whole painting, it looks a bit floating, this belongs to Zhou Xia's subjectiveness.

In view of the previous painting, Zhou Xia also carefully observed the painting and confirmed that it would not be a work revealed by the cliffs and prosecutors like the previous painting "The Ink Lotus Picture".

At this point, Zhou Xia could basically determine that this painting is a high-quality imitation. Although some imitations are not properly obtained, the overall level is still quite high. If you can copy it at the same level as that of the Bada Shanren Zhu Da, you can create your own school.
Chapter completed!