Chapter 97 Return to the home
At this time, Su Xiaoru's opinions were not important, so Xu Yaohui did not think about asking for her opinions, so he went directly to discuss exchanges with Wang Mingzheng on these two calligraphy works.
After Su Xiaoru finished her appraisal, Zhou Xia was the only one left, studying Zhu Zhishan’s cursive poems and what exactly was written.
Just like in school, every time the exam is over, everyone always likes to get together to answer a couple of answers. Su Xiaoru also brings her habit into the appraisal. When she comes, she will discuss with Zhou Xia what is true and which is false in these works.
She also first told her own opinion, "I have read these works carefully. The paper and ink are very modern. Even if they are imitations, they are still imitations. Wang Mingzheng is quite conscientious and did not use those modern high-quality imitations to fool people."
Zhou Xia smiled and said, "The younger sister has good eyesight, and we all see it this way."
Su Xiaoru laughed, "The main reason is that these works are put together, and it is easy to compare and analyze the results. If you want to take them out separately, it may not be so easy to identify them. I am not very familiar with the works of them, so I can only talk about the general impression. Senior brother, you have already come to the conclusion!"
"Yes, Uncle Xu has already negotiated the price with Boss Wang. Just tell me your opinion. Maybe we can correct our mistakes." Zhou Xia did not hide it from her.
Su Xiaoru said, "Then I dare not. I will only talk about my own impression! I think the cursive script of Zhu Zhishan is the most interesting, versatile, but also staggered. Wen Zhengming's running script. I don't look like it, and I always feel like there is something less. I am not very familiar with Zhang Zhentu and Xing Tong's works, but I feel a bit strange. Although I know the content and it is beautiful and artistic, it is far from that of Zhu Zhishan's cursive script. If I ask me, I will definitely not consider these two works."
Zhou Xia praised, "Young junior sister is amazing! It's exactly the same as our identification results. We are also the most miscellaneous poems. The other works have been in the past. Therefore, if you want to make an accurate identification, you can only use the calligraphy itself. I am not very good at this aspect, but Uncle Xu has been practicing calligraphy for a long time and has studied it deeply. Finally, I decided that the cursive script of Zhang Ruitu like a ghost-painted peach talisman should be the original, because it is quite consistent with his usual style and is in the shape of a talisman. Such works are still quite popular in Japan."
Su Xiaoru smiled and said, "No wonder, I just said that it looks familiar, but I can't say what it looks like, it's like a Taoist priest doing rituals and dancing the great gods. It's hard to change the Japanese people who prefer this kind of nagging style. By the way, senior brother, are you going to invest this time?"
Zhou Xia shook his head lightly and said, "No, this time, Uncle Xu plans to buy it home and collect it himself. Such calligraphy works are indeed rare. If you miss it, you may miss it forever."
"Then the price of these two works is probably not low!" Su Xiaoru said with a guess.
Zhou Xia said, "Xiao Ru, you can estimate it first. Once Uncle Xu buys it, you will know the result."
Su Xiaoru said that valuation is also a compulsory homework for appraisal. Many people use it for appraisal, just want to know how much these things are worth.
"I think Zhu Zhishan's work is quite rare. It is very large in size, has many words, is beautiful in writing, and has many celebrities who have collected it. I guess, it will take more than a hundred million to make a move! As for Zhang Ruitu's cursive script "The Peach Blossom Spring", I think it's about 200,000 to 300,000." Su Xiaoru stared at several paintings, thought about it, and then said.
Zhou Xia smiled and said, "Little Junior Sister, you are rich and powerful!"
Su Xiaoru hurriedly asked him what he meant, "Is it because my estimation is too high?"
"Now I don't count. Uncle Xu bought it later, and we should be clear after we ask. Wang Ming is a smart person. It is probably unrealistic to want to get it at a bargain price. I just hope that Uncle Xu will not be too damned by him."
"Yes, I really like it. I am willing to buy it for collection. It's not much the same as doing business. If you do business and have no profit, you can choose to give up. If you want to collect it, you can't do it like this!" Su Xiaoru was also a little worried about Xu Yaohui. After all, he is also considered his own person. And, most importantly, Xu Yaohui also promised to treat her to hairy crabs tonight, which would be a good person.
She turned her head and looked at it. Xu Yaohui and Wang Mingzheng were bargaining fiercely. It was estimated that there would be no result in a while. Su Xiaoru and Zhou Xia also discussed the details of the appraisal of these calligraphy works in depth.
Su Xiaoru is very smart. At this time, it is also the best time for her to increase her experience. She also devoted a lot of energy to the two works identified as authentic works. When she met the calligraphy works of Zhu Zhishan and Zhang Ruitu in the future, she would not have no idea what she thought about, and could only make the identification based on her feelings.
At the same time, Zhou Xia also asked her to go to the Donghai Museum more often when she was fine.
Across the country, the Donghai Museum's collections are among the best, and it is not as natural as the two Palace Museums. However, compared with other museums, there are obvious differences in the quantity and quality of the collections.
Su Xiaoru nodded and agreed. She also knew that Zhou Xia’s suggestion was for her own good, and she really needed more knowledge to avoid making an appraisal, just like a headless fly.
When the two learn from each other and make progress together.
The negotiations between Xu Yaohui and Wang Mingzheng also resulted in results.
Finally, Xu Yaohui got the two calligraphy works he liked as he wished, and Wang Mingzheng did not suffer any loss. This can be seen from the slight smile on his face.
Wang Mingzheng smiled and greeted Zhou Xia, saying, "Young man, you have good eyesight!"
Zhou Xia hurriedly replied, "Where, I only know a little about calligraphy. The main reason is that Boss Wang's things are all high-quality, and it is difficult to find faults. Besides, Uncle Xu is good at this, and he is also the one he wants to collect, so I just want to make soy sauce."
Wang Mingzheng laughed, and then didn't say much. Xu Yaohui praised Zhou Xia hard in front of him. From this point of view, Xu Yaohui's vision of people is really good.
Then Xu Yaohui and Wang Mingzheng made some polite words. Wang Mingzheng also asked them to come to the store often to check it out, and told them if they received good things. As for the other two old imitations he took out, everyone also had a tacit understanding and did not mention them much. Such works are valuable, but not particularly high. If you encounter a slight understanding, they can be sold at a good price.
It would be impossible to meet a group of people like them. Wang Mingzheng did not doubt that if these two young people came to buy it, he would probably still make the same choice as Xu Yaohui.
Finally, Xu Yaohui took two calligraphy works in costume and said goodbye with Zhou Xia and went out.
As soon as he left, Su Xiaoru couldn't wait to ask, "Uncle Xu, can you tell us how much money did these two paintings cost?"
Xu Yaohui was in a good mood and said with a smile, "If you want to buy Xiaoru, how much will you pay."
Although Zhou Xia said that she was rich and generous, Su Xiaoru still felt that her own estimate would not exceed too much, so she insisted on her own opinion, "If I want to buy it, it would be about 1.2 million yuan, which is acceptable."
Xu Yaohui immediately laughed and said, "Xiao Ru is not bad, she is quite bold!"
Su Xiaoru then remembered that Zhou Xia had not given an estimate yet. Before Xu Yaohui could tell me how much it cost to buy it, she immediately turned around and asked Zhou Xia, "Senior Brother, if you want you, how much will you pay?"
Zhou Xia replied, "It's right not to exceed one million. However, if I have such a good thing in the future, I will sell it to my junior sister, and I will definitely make a big profit."
"Senior Brother, you're so bad!" Su Xiaoru glared at him in dissatisfaction.
Xu Yaohui said at this time, "Wang Mingzheng is a good businessman, and it is very tiring to bargain with him. This thing is good, and I can't do anything about him. After all, the price of these two works almost broke the seven-digit number."
"Then I'll say, it's really less than one million! Congratulations to Uncle Xu for receiving the treasure I like at the right price. I still don't know much about the market conditions. I have to ask Uncle Xu for advice in the future." Su Xiaoru was not upset, but still smiled and got a good relationship with Xu Yaohui.
Xu Yaohui smiled and said yes, and welcomed Su Xiaoru to join the antique collection industry.
Zhou Xia guessed, "Uncle Xu, 980,000 should be the same! Zhu Zhishan's cursive script "Miscellaneous Poems" is 800,000, and Zhang Ruitu's "Peach Blossom Spring" is 180,000, which adds up just right."
Su Xiaoru also asked him curiously, "Uncle Xu, is that true?"
Xu Yaohui said, "Zhou Xia's vision and vision are first-class. As you said, there are 98,000 yuan in total. Everyone is acquaintances in the industry. No matter how much I like it, it is still impossible for him to want me to have a too high price. I just transferred half of the money to him, and I will prepare to give it to him in two days."
Zhou Xia doesn't have to worry that Xu Yaohui has no place to raise money. People like him who do antique business have a wide connection and can get whatever they want. They can borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars.
However, Zhou Xia thought more about it. Xu Yaohui bought this cursive script from Zhu Zhishan at a high price and gave it to Xu Zhendong. I am afraid that Xu Zhendong would borrow two million to buy Xuande blue and white porcelain instead of buying it in the same stock as Zhou Xia. He reciprocates his kindness and filial sons. Such a scene is quite touching.
Zhou Xia also asked Xu Yaohui whether to continue to see things or go home.
Xu Yaohui replied, "I think that's all for today! I feel that there are enough good things today. If you feel so happy, it will be bad. Let's go back to the store to rest for a while and eat hairy crabs together tonight."
Su Xiaoru naturally raised her hands to agree, and Zhou Xia had no objection. In his opinion, although it was not considered a full return, it was quite rewarding. Since Xu Yaohui decided to go home, he would go home.
Chapter completed!