Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1697: The decapitated Vulcan
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Ye Tian shook hands with the antique shop owner, then said with a smile:
"Edmundo, you are busy first, greeting these two guests, don't worry about us, let's take a look at the things in your antique store"
"Okay, Steven, you're welcome, just call me if you need anything"
Edmundo nodded in response, then turned back to deal with the two previous guests.
Ye Tian and the others looked at the things displayed in the store. Among them were antique works of art from various eras, regions, and styles, as well as many imitations, modern crafts, and so on.
While appreciating these things, Ye Tian also explained the relevant knowledge to Betty and the others in a low voice, as professional and accurate as ever.
Of course, the things he introduced and explained were all antique works of art that were on the surface, and Edmundo definitely recognized and understood their value.
If he encounters a possible leak, he will naturally jump over it to avoid exposing the flaw.
A few minutes later, the other two customers in the store finally completed the transaction.
They purchased a landscape oil painting of an Alpine scene for less than a thousand euros.
Although the transaction was completed, they did not leave the antique store immediately. Instead, they looked at Ye Tian with curious and interested eyes.
The name of a person is the shadow of a tree!
Now Ye Tian is the most talked-about figure in the Milan Canal Antique Market and even in Milan as a whole.
And he is also the world's top antique art appraisal expert and the most outstanding professional treasure hunter, with a great reputation!
Being able to see him buying and selling antiques and art on the spot, as art collectors, the two guests couldn’t bear to miss this opportunity!
After dealing with the two guests, Edmundo immediately walked over to Ye Tian, feeling uneasy and full of worry.
When he came closer, Ye Tian immediately pointed to a marble sculpture head placed on the ground and asked pretending to be curious:
"Edmundo, what's going on with this head? If I'm not mistaken, it should be the head of Hephaestus, the **** of fire. Where did the torso of this sculpture go? Why is there only one left? Head? "
The marble head he was referring to was a remnant of a sculpture. Only the head above the neck was left. The saw marks on the neck were very obvious and covered with dust. It must have not been cleaned for a long time!
As for the image of Hephaestus, the **** of fire, anyone who has studied ancient Greek mythology should be able to recognize it, let alone Ye Tian!
Edmundo looked at the marble sculpture head, then looked deeply at Ye Tian, and then said:
"You are right, Steven, this is indeed the head of Hephaestus, the **** of fire in ancient Greek mythology. It is a sculpture I collected from the countryside of Milan.
When I received this sculpture, there was only the head. As for where the torso part of the sculpture went, it is impossible to verify, and the original owner of the sculpture head does not know either.
Perhaps the torso of this Vulcan sculpture was lost or broken a long time ago, and only this head has been preserved and has been handed down to this day.
Because part of the torso of this sculpture is missing and there are no markings on the head, we have not been able to determine which sculptor it was from despite some research.
Judging from the creation technique of this marble head, it should have been created after the Renaissance, and is obviously different from the sculptures of the ancient Greek period."
"It seems that you know this marble head very well, so I would like to ask, at what price do you plan to sell it? If the price is reasonable, I intend to accept this head and take it back to study"
Ye Tian said with a smile, his tone was very relaxed.
As his words fell, the scene immediately became quiet.
Edmundo looked at the Vulcan head again, his eyes full of doubts,
Is this thing a valuable top-notch piece of art? That's why Steven, a greedy guy, was tempted and wanted to take it into his pocket.
Everyone else in the store also looked at the marble head, and they were equally puzzled. They didn't understand what the value of the marble head was.
After a fierce ideological struggle, Edmundo said with an anxious expression:
"To be honest, Steven, this Vulcan head has been sitting in my antique shop for five years, and almost no one cares about it, and no one knows whose sculpture it is.
Since you are asking about the price, and you are the top antique art appraisal expert in the industry, with extremely sharp vision, I will not try to do anything, and I will not dare to ask for a high price.
The price of this avatar is 2,500 euros. If you can accept it, you can take this avatar away, but there is a prerequisite. I hope you can agree to my request.
After the transaction is completed, you'd better explain the situation of this portrait and your appraisal conclusion. The mystery of the origin of this portrait has been bothering me for five years! "
Without any hesitation, Ye Tian nodded readily and agreed.
"Okay, Edmundo, the transaction is 2,500 euros. After completing the transaction, I will tell you my appraisal conclusion, hoping to clear up your doubts"
"Deal, Steven, congratulations, you have gained a beautiful sculpture"
Edmund said with pain, reluctantly shook hands with Ye Tian, and concluded the art deal.
It was only then that he was truly sure that Steven was indeed interested in buying the Vulcan head, instead of making a tentative inquiry and making fun of himself.
Although he felt regretful, Edmundo also understood very well.
If you regret it and keep the Vulcan head instead of selling it to Steven, then the fate of this head is very likely to be the same as before, and it will continue to be thrown in the corner to collect ashes!
The reason is very simple. Apart from this guy Steven, I am afraid no one else can recognize the origin of this Vulcan head.
You know, in the past five years, countless people have seen this marble head, but no one can recognize it, including some top antique art appraisal experts.
Even if someone can identify this Vulcan head, it is a matter of opinion whether he is willing to bear the high cost of identification before the identification conclusion is released.
What if it turns out to be a failure? This marble head is not of much value, so I will be at a huge loss.
Furthermore, I have already made an offer, and Steven accepted it without hesitation. There was no counter-offer at all. Is there any room for regret?
Given Steven's always ruthless behavior, if he goes back on his word, this guy will definitely send him to the dock in court, causing his reputation to be ruined and even his fortune to be ruined!
In the end, there is no way I can keep this Vulcan head.
Who doesn’t know that Steven is always accompanied by a private lawyer, as if he is ready to go to court at any time? Who can afford to offend such a terrifyingly thoughtful bastard!
Because of these thoughts, Edmundo gritted his teeth and shook hands with Ye Tian to conclude the deal.
Next, Ye Tian wiped off the dust on the Vulcan head, moved it to his feet, and paid for the goods via bank transfer, bringing the transaction to a successful conclusion.
After confirming that the payment had been received, Edmundo immediately said with expectation:
"Steven, the transaction has been completed and I can tell you your appraisal conclusion. This problem has been bothering me for five years. I hope you can help solve it"
After saying that, the guy stared at Ye Tian closely, expecting him to give an answer.
The same goes for everyone else at the scene. They all looked at Ye Tian, with expectations in their eyes.
Ye Tian gently shook his head and said with a smile:
"Be patient, Edmundo. In your antique store, I am not only interested in the Vulcan head, I am also very interested in another piece of art.
If the price of that piece of art is right, I want to get it. After all the transactions are completed, it won’t be too late for me to explain it to you! "
After hearing this, everyone at the scene was stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Immediately afterwards, everyone turned to look at Edmundo, and everyone's eyes were full of sympathy and even pity!
This guy is so unlucky today. He met a greedy guy like Steven and was robbed twice in a row. He probably wanted to die!
Before Edmundo could answer, Ye Tian already smiled again and said:
"Edmundo, I will only make two purchases in your antique store today. After the transaction is completed and the explanation is completed, I can help you identify several pieces of antique art and give you an accurate valuation. ..."
Before he finished speaking, Edmundo quickly turned from sadness to joy and said excitedly:
"Did I hear you correctly? Steven, will you help me identify a few pieces of antique art later and give me a valuation? If that's the case, then I'd be really grateful!"
As an antique dealer who has been in the antique art market for many years, Edmundo knows very well how valuable Ye Tian's promise is.
The same thing has happened before, and it caused quite a stir in the industry and even became a good talk.
The guy who was lucky enough to get this promise last time, with the help of Steven, actually found several valuable pieces of top antique art in his stall, and dug out treasures from the garbage heap!
With that golden opportunity, that lucky guy suddenly became a millionaire with a net worth of tens of millions of euros, and staged a legend of successful counterattack!
Now, with such a legendary golden opportunity right in front of him, can Edmundo not be excited about it? This guy is even a little incoherent!
"You heard it right, Edmundo, I will do what I say, and you don't need to thank me. I admire your way and attitude in doing business, so I gave you this promise.
Tell us about that geometric abstract painting. Where did it come from, which artist it was by, and how much is it worth? I am somewhat interested in that painting"
As he spoke, Ye Tian pointed to a geometric abstract painting hanging on the wall.