Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1042: The most important auction
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Twelve o'clock in the morning, the auction hall of Sotheby's auction house.
Today’s ‘European Classical Art Special Auction’ is coming to an end, and the auction hall is still bustling with people and excitement!
No matter whether there is a harvest or not, none of the many buyers at the scene left early. Not only that, but many people were rushing here, walking in a hurry and very excited.
After previous rounds of competition and deliberation, the atmosphere in the auction hall has become more and more heated, gradually reaching its highest point!
Everyone at the scene was extremely excited, staring intently at the auctioneer in front and at the big screen, their eyes full of anticipation.
At the same time, the smell of gunpowder in the air is getting stronger and stronger, and many buyers are gearing up to start a fight that is destined to be extremely fierce.
Ye Tian and Betty, who were sitting in the middle of the first row, were also very excited, but compared to other people at the scene, they were much more relaxed, talking and laughing!
"Stephen, can you tell me what the auction reserve price you have set for this painting "The Creation of Adam"? With the way you act, there must be an auction reserve price.
MOMA is not a super rich person like you. If the reserve price you set is too high and exceeds our budget, then we will not have to compete to avoid embarrassment! "
Julian, who was sitting next to him, looked over and asked. This is the curator of MOMA and an old friend of Ye Tian.
The reason why he appears here is naturally because of Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam". He wants to win this top-notch work of art and add one of the most important treasures to MOMA!
Not only him, but most of the buyers in this auction hall came for this Michelangelo painting.
Even though some buyers simply do not have the strength to compete for this priceless treasure, they are still here, ready to participate in the competition!
They all hope that a miracle will happen and that they are the lucky one to get this priceless treasure!
Because of this Michelangelo's pinnacle work, classicist paintings, which have gradually been neglected in recent years, have once again attracted people's attention.
Of course, this auction has become the most popular and most watched European classical art auction in recent years, and has become the focus of the antique art collection field and the focus of many media!
Ye Tian turned his head and looked at Julian, smiled and shook his head and said:
"You are right, Julian. I have indeed set an auction reserve price for this Michelangelo's pinnacle work. This oil painting is too precious. I want to avoid any possibility of accidents!
But I can’t disclose the specific amount of the reserve price now. It will be kept secret for the time being. You will know it later! What I can tell you is that the auction reserve price truly reflects the value of the painting, just not too high!
I don’t know what MOMA’s budget is for this oil painting, but you’d better get down and participate in the competition! In this way, even if you lose to other buyers, I think you won’t be too sorry! "
"It looks like someone is about to get ripped off! I will bid next time. Such a top-notch piece of art is in front of me. If I don't fight for it, then I am not qualified to be a MOMA museum at all." Long! ”
Julian said firmly, looking very confident and high-spirited.
As soon as he finished speaking, the auctioneer's passionate, high-pitched voice came from the stage, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.
“Ladies and gentlemen, what will be auctioned next is the last lot in this European classic art auction, and it is also the most important lot.
That is the pinnacle work of Michelangelo, the famous Italian painter, one of the three post-Renaissance masters, in the art of painting, "The Creation of Adam" in the "Genesis" series! "
The auctioneer's passionate shout resounded throughout the auction hall. He was so excited that his voice sounded a little trembling.
At the same time, the door to the temporary vault behind the auction table opened again.
Two staff members of the Sotheby's auction house carefully carried Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" out of the door and appeared in the auction hall.
A Sotheby's auction house executive and two armed security personnel waiting at the door immediately came forward and escorted the priceless treasure to the auction stage!
"Pa bang bang"
There was a thunderous roar, very enthusiastic.
Everyone at the scene stood up and applauded this masterpiece of Renaissance art master Michelangelo.
This is an applause for Michelangelo's art, and also an applause for myself, so that I can become more courageous and more motivated to face the fierce fighting that is about to begin.
While applauding enthusiastically, the eyes of many buyers on site and online became even more passionate when looking at this painting. Everyone was very excited and their eyes were shining!
"Wow! This painting of "The Creation of Adam" is so perfect. It looks more exquisite and detailed than the ceiling painting of the Sistine Chapel! It is indeed a priceless treasure!"
"Finally, this treasure appears. It will soon become my personal collection. This is the purpose of coming to New York! No one can take this treasure away from me!"
The sound of admiration continued, one after another, filling people's ears!
Everyone’s eyes were following the masterpiece of Michelangelo, and they couldn’t bear to look away for a moment. Everyone was full of fighting spirit and looked determined to win over anyone else. .
The smell of gunpowder in the air became stronger and stronger. Throwing a match could detonate the whole place, turning the auction hall into an active volcano that erupted violently.
Soon, the two Sotheby's staff members who were carrying the painting walked to the auction table, carefully placed the "Creation of Adam" in their hands on the display stand, and displayed it in front of everyone.
Then, the two staff members reluctantly turned around and left, standing at the door of the rear vault.
The Sotheby's auction house executive and two armed security personnel immediately stood on both sides of the display rack, nervously and excitedly protecting the priceless treasures on the display rack, and did not dare to relax at all!
The warm applause lasted for two minutes and finally stopped.
The auctioneer's passionate voice came from the stage immediately, and he still sounded a little trembling.
"Wow! This is really an unparalleled top-notch work of art, a truly priceless treasure, full of sacred atmosphere, and fascinating!
Every time I see Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam", I feel a sense of awe in my heart, which comes from the depth of my soul, the awe of God! ”
As he spoke, the white auctioneer in his fifties quickly crossed himself on his chest.
"Yes! We are the same. This "Creation of Adam" is the most perfect work of art and a gift from God to mankind! It is extremely precious!"
Many buyers at the scene responded in unison, with piety and a bit of awe in everyone's eyes.
Those buyers from major church organizations in the United States kept crossing themselves on their chests and praying in low voices. They were very pious!
In the entire auction hall, there was only one exception, and that was Ye Tian.
At this time, he had a bright smile on his face, and his eyes only had the desire for wealth, no piety, let alone any awe.
That is your God! It has nothing to do with me. I only care about the final transaction price of this oil painting and whether it satisfies me!
If the transaction price satisfies the friends and is above the auction reserve price, then the final winner can take the "Creation of Adam" away and take it back as a memorial and enjoy it slowly!
On the contrary, if the highest bid fails to reach the auction reserve price, then I'm sorry! This so-called gift from God to mankind must be kept in the hands of my brothers, and no one can take it away.
After a moment's pause, the auctioneer's high-pitched voice came again.
"It is my honor to preside over the auction of "The Creation of Adam". In my auction career, this is undoubtedly the most important moment and the most important auction, and it is worth remembering forever!
Here, I would like to thank Mr. Steven, thank him for discovering this masterpiece of Michelangelo, and thank him for choosing Sotheby’s auction house, which made everything happen next! "
As he spoke, the auctioneer raised his hand and gestured to Ye Tian in the audience.
Ye Tian also behaved very gracefully. He immediately turned around, raised his right hand, and waved to everyone present with a smile. Then he turned back and nodded to the auctioneer on the stage!
"Pa bang bang"
The applause rang out again, enthusiastically.
Everyone at the scene applauded and gave Ye Tian warm applause. Every applause was filled with sincerity and gratitude!
This was almost unimaginable at those auctions in the past! Ye Tian has never enjoyed such courtesy!
The reason why such a scene occurs is of course because of the painting "The Creation of Adam" and its special significance.
Listening to the applause given to him, Ye Tian felt a little embarrassed.
I hope you will thank me later instead of cursing like crazy! If you curse, don't curse too viciously or unpleasantly!
"Ladies and gentlemen, please take a seat, the auction will begin soon!"
The auctioneer said loudly, his voice rising a few degrees without realizing it!