In the appraisal of calligraphy and painting works, there are quite a few similar situations with different opinions. Zhou Xia and Fang Xue have an academic discussion, but it will not hurt their feelings.

Neither of the two could convince each other, so they put it aside for the time being and asked about Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian's opinions later.

Then, Zhou Xia continued to appraise the paintings of the next few.

Since these paintings have been used by Zhang Daqian, Zhou Xia was extremely careful and prepared to be all imitations.

Although Zhou Xia also tried hard to avoid being affected by such emotions, Zhang Daqian's fake image was always lingering in his mind, and he had no choice but to think about it.

This time, he seemed to have played a game where everyone came to find fault.

He picked out some big and small problems in the remaining three paintings.

Although Zhang Daqian's imitation is very similar, it is not without any flaws after all.

Such paintings are made by Zhang Daqian and are of course of value. However, compared with the original works, they are still lower.

Zhang Daqian’s own paintings are of great value, and Zhang Daqian’s fakes circulating on the market are also quite rampant.

I dare not do anything. Zhou Xia estimated that such a landscape album was worth at least 10 million, especially the original work of Bada Shanren.

Fang Xue’s views on the following paintings are exactly the same as Zhou Xia.

However, it is particularly worth mentioning that one of the paintings also has the word "Donkey" on the title.

This also became the key to Fang Xue’s testimony.

She believes that the style of this donkey-shaped "Flowers and Birds Picture" is more consistent with the inscription, and is obviously different from the previous "Flowers and Stone Picture".

However, this painting has obviously less charm than the flowers and birds. It is very similar to Zhang Daqian's writings. They have identified many works by Zhang Daqian imitating Bada Shanren, and have also summarized certain experiences and rules.

Fang Xue also told Zhou Xia, "Zhou Xia, look at this imitation of Zhang Daqian, and everyone knows that the style and inscription are consistent, let alone the previous one."

Of course, Zhou Xia also insisted on his own opinion, "This just shows that the previous "Flower and Stone Picture" is genuine, at least not Zhang Daqian's work."

Yes, neither of them can convince anyone.

Zhou Xia also said, "If you can get another set of such "Shistorical Books", if you compare them carefully, you will probably understand it."

Fang Xue had no doubts, and she was sure that there must be several other sets of such "Landscape Albums" in this world. With Zhang Daqian's fake style, the authentic works of the other paintings must be separated.

Or, just hide all the authentic products, and all the leaks are his own imitations.

Zhang Daqian has done a lot of such things.

As a specialized appraisal of works of practice, Fang Xue has a much deeper understanding of this than Zhou Xia.

The two of them had a lot of rewards in this exchange.

Then, the last painting was left without identification.

This painting is not big, it is just a fan.

Folding fan size.

Just as he was about to make an appraisal, Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian came into the study together.

Fang Xue hurriedly greeted them. Zhu Xiufang did not tell her own identification results first, but asked Zhou Xia first, "Zhou Xia, have you finished reading these paintings?"

Zhou Xia replied, "The last fan of "Shuimu Tsinghua" is left without appreciation."

Zhu Xiufang asked him to see it first. Zhou Xia nodded and then started to make an appraisal immediately. He also wanted to hear what Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian thought about the picture of the cuckoo blood crying that he brought himself. And the previous opinion of the "Flower and Stone Picture" that he and Fang Xue argued constantly.

As for this fan-shaped "Shuimu Tsinghua", Zhou Xia quickly gave the appraisal results.

Bada Shanren does not have many landscape paintings, and the reason is understandable. He was the last king of the Ming Dynasty, the mountains and rivers were broken, and the dream of family and country was broken, so there were not many choices left for him. The mountains, rivers and waters have become passing clouds and smoke.

Therefore, if Bada Shanren’s landscape paintings are passed down, they will be of great value.

Although this "Shuimu Tsinghua Picture" is relatively small, if it is genuine, its value is still not low, and millions should be no problem.

Judging from the material, this fan work has indeed reached the age of time.

By the way, Zhou Xia rarely finds special problems in the materials of Zhu Da’s works collected by Zhu Xiufang’s family. Even Zhang Daqian’s imitation works could hardly find any problems.

It still has to be identified from the painting itself. Zhou Xia felt that this picture of Shuimu Tsinghua is indeed the taste of Bada Shanren. It seems leisurely, but in fact, there is still some depressing plot in it.

So, he felt that this should be the original work of Bada Shanren.

After counting this, there are five paintings of several works by Bada Shanren in Zhu Xiufang's family, which are the original works of Bada Shanren.

In today's era, this is a very amazing collection for everyone.

Although Zhou Xia couldn't estimate how much they paid for it. But the value of this batch of paintings alone would be worth over 100 million at the auction.

Because once these Zhang Daqian’s imitations are put into the market, the auction company will definitely sell them as genuine products. Collectors who have not studied Bada Shanren deeply are likely to buy them as genuine works.

Zhou Xia felt that it was difficult to buy this batch of paintings simply based on the income from Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian in college. However, they had children, brothers, and perhaps other incomes such as family heritage.

"I think this painting is an authentic work, Xiaoxue, what do you think!" Zhou Xia didn't waste much time, nor did he use the system to make identification. In his opinion, Zhu Xiufang, who specializes in the works of Bada Shanren and looks at these works day and night, has no reason to not identify the authenticity of them. From her, the exact answer is the same.

Fang Xue replied, "I also see this. This picture of Shuimu Tsinghua is consistent with the style characteristics of Bada Shanren's work during his maturity. It has no characteristics of depicting and copying. Instead, it has a kind of depression and sadness that cannot be dissolved. Professor Zhu doesn't know if we are right."

Zhu Xiufang smiled and said, "If you can all identify this painting wrongly, then don't go out and say it's my student!"

After hearing this, Zhou Xia felt ashamed. If he hadn't had an archaeological identification system, he would have been unworthy of being her student.

Fang Xue was very happy because Zhu Xiufang's words undoubtedly meant that this painting was indeed the original work of Zhu Da, a Bada Shanren.

Zhu Xiufang also said, "This is a very open-door work by Bada Shanren. The fan area is not large, but the breath revealed by the whole work and the emotions that you want to express are already quite obvious. People who are not as experienced as Bada Shanren Zhu Da cannot do it."

It can be seen that Zhu Xiufang highly praised Bada Shanren. Apart from their relationship with the same clan, Zhu Xiufang admired his artistic talent even more.

Zhou Xia also said, "Professor Zhu said very well. If it weren't for the ups and downs of Bada Shanren and the hard training that decades of day by day, he would never have painted so perfectly."

Fang Xue also commented a few times, and her understanding of Bada Shanren is much deeper.

After Zhu Xiufang praised the two of them for a few words, she asked them what they thought about the newly released Four-open Landscape Album?

Fang Xue gave Zhou Xia the opportunity to show off first.

Zhou Xia accepted it calmly and talked freely, "I think that except for the donkey-shaped "Flower and Stone Picture", the other paintings should be Zhang Daqian's imitation."

When Zhu Xiufang heard this, she felt something interesting and asked him, "Do you think that painting is an authentic one?"

Zhou Xia nodded and said, "Although the inscription and style are somewhat inconsistent, the things expressed by the painting themselves are consistent with the style characteristics of Bada Shanren."

Zhu Xiufang did not give him an answer immediately, but turned to Fang Xue, "Xiaoxue, what about your opinion?"

Fang Xue also insisted on her own opinion, "I also think that the other paintings are imitations of Zhang Daqian. But I don't think that "Flowers and Stone Picture" is the original work of Bada Shanren, but it should not be written by Zhang Daqian."

After she finished speaking, she waited for Zhu Xiufang to give her comments.

Although Zhou Xia was sure to win, she did not show any eagerness or satisfaction. Of course, proper self-confidence is still necessary.

Zhu Xiufang smiled and said, "Your identification of other paintings is fine. Zhang Daqian imitates the style of works of Bada Shanren. You have read so many Zhang Daqian imitates it, so I don't need to say more."

Fang Xue and Zhou Xiadu nodded.

"If you still insist on not changing your opinions, I would like to ask you to take a closer look at this painting. It is best not to look at the inscription, which will not explain any problem at all. The most important thing is to see how the painting itself performs and whether it expresses the rich emotions of the original author." Zhu Xiufang continued.

Zhu Xiufang had just heard Fang Rujian tell you that Zhou Xia’s appraisal results of several paintings were wrong, but they were more correct. This fully demonstrates that Zhou Xia is still quite talented in appraisal of calligraphy and painting. She is lucky enough, otherwise she would not have received the "Cuckoo Crying Blood Picture" so against the will of heaven.

Fang Xue's expression changed slightly after hearing her words, and she naturally understood the subtle meaning.

Besides, there is only one possibility whether this thing is true or not. This means that only one of the conclusions between her and Zhou Xia is correct.

Zhu Xiufang asked them to look at the painting itself carefully instead of the title, which means that the painting is very likely to be real. Don't be misled by the title.

Fang Xue suddenly realized that there was also a considerable possibility that later generations had done fake questions on the original works.

At that moment, she followed Zhu Xiufang's tips and carefully analyzed the writing, outline, inheritance, etc. from the painting itself, and felt the artistic atmosphere contained in it and the thoughts and feelings she wanted to express.

Fang Xue also understood that she still had the opportunity to change her opinions.

She is also a person with great appreciation. Putting aside those messy ideas and related topics, she treats them as if they have no topics and makes an appraisal.

Fang Xue also discovered that this painting does have the charm of Bada Shanren.

After she thought about it carefully, she changed her previous view. She was not a stubborn person, and her mind was extremely lively and agile. When Zhu Xiufang asked them to give a conclusion.

Fang Xue also concluded based on her judgment, "I just carefully identified the painting, which I think should be the original work of Zhu Da, a native of Bada Shanren. But the donkey style on it should be added by later generations."

Zhu Xiufang smiled slightly and asked Zhou Xia, "What do you think Zhou Xia!"

Zhou Xia replied, "I think this question should be written by Bada Shanren himself."

Zhu Xiufang said, "That's still impossible to explain. The inscription and style of this painting do not match."

Zhou Xia said that the change in style of Bada Shanren is not a matter of one day. There must be some excessive work. It is not necessarily very correct to determine the style simply by the age of the inscription. Anyway, I think this painting should be a work he made during the style change.

Such works are more valuable because they can truly feel some of the things Bada Shanren experienced in the process of style transformation.”

"Well said!" Zhu Xiufang and Fang Rujian looked at each other and smiled, then exclaimed loudly, "It is indeed possible that there is such a possibility, Xiaoxue, what do you think!"

Fang Xue nodded, expressing her approval of this statement, and it is indeed possible.

However, there was a trace of luck in her heart, and I can't say that this painting is really like this.

"Professor Zhu, what are your opinions?" Zhou Xia asked for help.

Zhu Xiufang smiled and said, "Xiaoxue, it seems that you have to work harder in the appraisal of calligraphy and painting!"

"I can." Fang Xue couldn't help but blush. She glanced at Zhou Xia secretly, seeing that he was not proud or gloating, which made her feel a little better.
To be continued...