Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 669: The sky-high price starts (please give me monthly tickets and subscriptions)
www.lnmao.org, the fastest update to the latest chapters of treasure hunting around the world!
The first oil painting was sold for 125 million, setting a new transaction record for El Greco's paintings.
Ye Tian was extremely satisfied with this result. This was the best and most perfect result he could imagine, even better than he imagined!
Marquez, the art dealer employed by Carlos Slim, was also very satisfied with the result, with an extremely bright smile on his face.
At this time, he had already foreseen that a large commission was about to be transferred to his bank account, which was definitely a surprising figure.
"Pa bang bang"
Amidst warm applause, the auction of the first oil painting came to a successful conclusion.
The applause fell and the main event began immediately.
Without a moment of waiting, Ye Tian's passionate voice reached everyone's ears again.
"Gentlemen, we are now auctioning the second oil painting, "Venice Landscape" by Titian Vecellio, the greatest painter of the Venetian School during the Renaissance and known as the 'Sun among the Stars'.
This is a painting from Titian's peak period. It has extraordinary artistic value and has been missing for nearly three hundred years. Its appearance will definitely cause a huge sensation in the field of antique art collection and attract countless attention.
Are you ready? Gentlemen, are you ready to turn such a top-notch piece of art into your own private collection? I hope you all seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life! "
"Stephen, stop being sensational! Everyone here understands the weight of this oil painting, hurry up and get started, I can't wait to get it in my pocket!"
Pete said loudly and excitedly, his eyes fixed on Ye Tian and the oil painting in front of him, his gaze extremely hot.
"Yes, hurry up and quote the starting price, Steven, for this top-notch oil painting, I am willing to be robbed by you, a greedy bastard, today!"
Norman was equally excited and impatient.
One by one, the rest of the people behaved the same way. Everyone was staring at the "Venice Landscape", and they were all gearing up and ready to fight at any time!
The atmosphere is already very lively and hot enough, so there is really no need to continue to sensationalize the situation.
Ye Tian smiled softly, glanced at the scene, and then said loudly:
“Since everyone can’t wait, I won’t whet everyone’s appetite and will announce the starting price of “Venice Landscape” to prevent everyone from scolding me secretly.
Gentlemen, sit still and hold yourself up. If you have a heart disease, take two pills as soon as possible, lest it is too late later and you pass away from the shock. Don't cause trouble to me then. I will not bear this responsibility! "
"Hahaha"
The scene burst into laughter again.
To be on the safe side, someone put the red wine glass in their hands back on the table, and someone did take out a medicine bottle and poured a few pills into their hands, ready for emergencies at any time.
After a pause, Ye Tian immediately continued:
“In view of the importance and extraordinary artistic value of this "Venice Landscape", the starting price I have set for this top-notch oil painting is US$300 million!
During the bidding process, each bid increase must not be less than US$2 million, with no upper limit! When the price exceeds US$400 million, the minimum price increase shall not be less than US$5 million! "
Although everyone had known the starting price for a long time, everyone was still completely shocked when they heard Ye Tian officially announced it.
Before he finished speaking, exclamations started to sound like crazy.
"Oh my god! The starting price is US$300 million, which is too exaggerated! The starting price is the previous global art auction record, it is incredible!"
"What an eye-opener! Steven is definitely the craziest and greediest guy I've ever seen. He's so ruthless when it comes to killing people! It's scary!"
Everyone is exclaiming and sighing! But no one intends to give up, and the desire to fight is burning in every pair of eyes.
Ye Tian's voice came again, still full of passion.
"The bidding starts now, "Venice Landscape", the starting price is 300 million US dollars, 300 million US dollars, is there anyone who bids? Which gentleman will start the bidding?"
While shouting, Ye Tian's eyes quickly scanned the scene, expecting to see the first raised arm.
The waiting time was not long. Before he finished speaking, someone loudly accepted the price.
"$300 million, Steven"
An art dealer raised his hand and shouted, his voice trembling.
This buddy is from New York and is employed by a well-known foundation. He is well-known in the industry and is well-informed! Frequent visits to top auction venues.
Even so, he has never seen a scene like today.
The starting price of a piece of art is as high as 300 million US dollars. It is so crazy, can it not make people tremble with excitement?
Not only did he perform like this, but so did the other art dealers, all of them were excited!
They are all employed by others, so they cannot be billionaires. Faced with such an astronomical starting price, it is normal to behave like this!
The performance of the top collectors is relatively better. They are all super rich. Although US$300 million is a lot, it is still acceptable to them!
Someone answers the price and the battle begins!
Ye Tian raised his hand and pointed towards the art dealer, and said excitedly:
"OK! Mr. Carter, a famous art dealer from Manhattan, took the lead and offered $300 million! Thank you for your support. You are indeed a friend from New York. I will treat you to dinner when I go back!
The current price is US$305 million, US$305 million. Which gentleman will accept this price? This is a treasure-level oil painting that is definitely not to be missed! ..."
He was about to say a few more words of confusion to stir up the atmosphere a little more and make the competition more intense, but everyone at the scene didn't want to listen to this and interrupted him directly.
"Steven, $310 million, I want this "Venice Landscape""
Davis, who is from Houston, raised his arms and loudly responded to the offer. His tone was decisive and full of momentum, as if he was determined to win!
This is the boss of an aerospace technology company, worth billions of dollars, and has enough confidence and strength.
“Another person participated, Mr. Davis from Houston. He raised the price to US$310 million. He was very generous. I like Texas cowboys!
Now it is 312 million US dollars, 312 million US dollars, which gentleman should pay? Revolvers and nooses are not allowed here, but we can use dollars as weapons to defeat the Texas Cowboys! "
Ye Tian raised his hand and gestured towards Davis, joking and confusing everyone.
"Hahaha"
There was a burst of laughter.
Everyone laughed, including Davis, who shook his head and smiled in annoyance.
This bewitchment obviously worked!
Before the laughter stopped, Leon had already raised his arms and loudly announced the new price.
"Let me beat this Texas cowboy, $320 million, Steven!"
While quoting, the guy glanced at Davis, seemingly provoking.
Of course, most of the jokes here are far greater than provocation.
Of course Davis refused to show weakness and immediately laughed and cursed angrily:
"Leon, weren't you so stupid before? Does the sun in Miami make people stupid if they get too much sunshine? Don't you see that that **** Steven is sowing discord?
That guy wants us all to fight each other to death, lose our minds completely, and become crazy, so that he can loot more dollars and make a fortune! "
"Hahaha"
The scene erupted into loud laughter again, and many people were laughing so hard.
Ye Tian also laughed a few times, and then continued to speak loudly:
“I don’t know if the sunshine in Miami will make people stupid, but I know very well that the super-rich people coming out of Miami Palm Beach have plenty of money in their pockets, and that’s enough!
Leon from Miami Palm Beach offers $320 million, which is very generous! The current price is 322 million US dollars. 322 million US dollars. Which gentleman should pay? It's time to take action! "
While shouting, Ye Tian's eyes kept scanning the scene, taking in all the situations and everyone's reactions.
"$325 million, Steven"
Someone loudly accepted the price again, it was an art dealer from Chicago!