Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 20: “Western Cowboy” (please recommend, please collect, please click)

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The picture frame was dismantled very smoothly. Ye Tian used a screwdriver to pry open the back panel of the picture frame.

An expected surprise appears! There is indeed something hidden behind the wooden board,

This thing is wrapped in a layer of oil paper. It is very thin. Judging from the size, it is undoubtedly a painting. The whole body emits red light with many layers of halo, which is very attractive!

"Baby, you finally see the light of day again!"

Ye Tian said excitedly, his face completely smiling.

Then, he carefully reached out and took out the treasure and placed it on the table.

And the painting "Sunrise over Manhattan" has been abandoned by him like a pair of worn-out shoes.

The oil paper was peeled off, and a very tense picture immediately appeared in front of you.

"Two western cowboys galloping on horses in the wilderness, waving rope ropes in their hands, chasing a herd of bison. The picture is extremely flamboyant, showing the bravery of the cowboys vividly, and full of wild beauty!"

After seeing the content of this painting and thinking about the age of the work, Ye Tian already knew very well whose work it was without any further research.

"Hahaha, "Cowboy of the West"! This is "Cowboy of the West" by Charles Marion Russell! It's great!"

The laughter burst out immediately, and the laughter was as loud as the content in the picture! Extremely excited!

Charles Marion Russell, the famous "cowboy artist" in the United States, has been painting cowboy and Indian-themed oil paintings all his life. He is very popular and well-known in the United States.

His paintings may not be appreciated by many in other countries, but they are wildly sought after by countless people in the United States, especially in the western region. He can be regarded as the most famous local painter.

To commemorate his contribution to Western culture, the C.M. Russell Museum was established in Great Falls, Montana to collect more than 2,000 of his paintings, personal belongings and artifacts.

Ye Tian happened to have been to this museum and was deeply impressed, so the moment he saw the painting, he could identify its origin at a glance.

After the excitement, Ye Tian began to check the details.

It is very well preserved without any defects. The words C.M. Russell can be clearly seen in the lower right corner of the canvas.

This is a perfect piece of denim art! As long as it is released on the market, there will be a rush to buy it in minutes!

After carefully checking it, Ye Tian carefully rewrapped the painting in oil paper and put it into his bag.

Tomorrow this "Western Cowboy" should go to an auction house or the most famous gallery in New York, and contribute to yourself a dollar with many zeros.

Collect! Ye Tian has never thought about this, and he doesn't dare to have such thoughts.

In such an apartment building where people come and go, in a rented house, to collect such a precious oil painting, you have to be stupid to have such an idea!

Rather than leaving it here in fear every day, it would be more practical to convert it into US dollars!

Next, it’s time to celebrate.

"Wow! Dude got rich!"

Ye Tian shouted excitedly and even danced in the center of the room.

But the celebration was quickly interrupted, which was a bit disappointing!

“Boom…”

There was a knock on the door, it must have been the arrival of the pizza.

……

After eating the pizza, Ye Tian immediately opened his laptop and began to search for C.M Russell's oil painting auction information.

It’s very easy to check. There are so many works by this guy. There are related auctions every year, and many of them are special events! Americans are very fond of his oil paintings. Buyers gather at every auction, so there is no need to worry about losing the auction.

So as long as you check the latest auction price, and then combine the size of the painting and the prices of Russell's works in various creative periods, you can get a reference price that is closest to the true value.

Soon Ye Tian got the result he wanted.

After setting the expected selling price, it’s time to choose who to sell to. This is very simple. New York is a city full of art galleries and auction houses.

Ye Tian’s choice is to sell it to a gallery, which is more straightforward and avoids long nights and dreams!

It didn’t take long for him to reach a preliminary agreement with a famous gallery in the SC area of ​​Manhattan, and they made an appointment to meet at the gallery tomorrow morning to appraise the oil painting and complete the transaction.

After doing this, it was almost eight o'clock in the evening. Ye Tian tidied up and went to take a shower.

"Welcome-to-the-Jungle, na..."

Coming out of the bathroom, the room was filled with the roaring singing voice of the lead singer of Guns N' Roses.

Someone called.

Sliding open the screen lock, Jason's excited voice immediately reached his ears.

"Steven, where are you? Why did no one answer the phone after I called him two or three times?"

No need to ask, there must be good news!

Ye Tian smiled and replied:

"I was at home, taking a shower just now, so I didn't hear it"

"No wonder, let me tell you some good news. Your silver table spoon is indeed an antique, and its origins are not small!"

Of course it is an antique, I know this better than anyone else! Ye Tianxin said.

Then he asked excitedly:

"Awesome! Who made this spoon?"

"Let Benny tell you, he knows better!"

"Okay!"

Then Benny's voice came over.

"Hey, Steven, you are such a lucky guy! I am so enviable to have met such a good baby!"

"Hello, Benny, thank you for your help, tell me the origin of this spoon, I can't wait!"

“This sterling silver table spoon comes from France in the 19th century. It is a high-end custom-made tableware. It is definitely an antique and is valuable. If it is a complete set of tableware, it will be worth even more!

The workshop that makes this set of tableware is very famous. It is the House of Beaux-Arts, a subsidiary of French Hermès. Their custom-made tableware is the best in the world and is a top luxury product! "

"Wow!"

Ye Tian exclaimed, with an excited expression on his face.

He understands this luxury brand. Its status in the field of Western tableware is the same as Hermès' status in the fashion world. It is the top brand.

But Ye Tian still has some doubts.

"As far as I know, the mark of Boyifu's silver products is 'E.P'. Why is it 'J' on this set of tableware? Is there something inconsistent?"

Benny immediately smiled and explained:

"Yes, 'E.P' is their logo, but it is a mass-produced product, privately customized, and made by a specific craftsman. It does not have this mark. What is printed on it is the craftsman's personal logo.

Your set of tableware is like this, and its origin is even more extraordinary. It was made by Jean-Baptiste Foss, the founder of Beaux Arts, and the floral J on the handle is his logo.

It's a pity that we can't find out who it was customized for, otherwise the value would be higher. However, one thing is very certain, the customizer must be a big shot, and ordinary people can't afford the tableware he made! "

"Awesome! I didn't expect that such an inconspicuous set of tableware could hide so much content. It's incredible!"

Although he had known for a long time that this was a set of antique tableware and was valuable, Ye Tian was still shocked when he heard its true identity and directly sighed.

Before the emotion was over, Benny’s voice reached his ears again.

"Steven, are you interested in selling this set of antique tableware? When I was looking for someone to appraise it today, an antique dealer took a fancy to this rare set of tableware.

If you are willing to sell, then I can help contact the other party. I believe he will give a very good price, which will definitely satisfy you! "

So what are you waiting for? Of course sold! Dude, you are not a show-off who has to eat with customized tableware!

Ye Tian did not hesitate and immediately replied:

"Of course I'm happy to sell it. I don't have a hobby of collecting tableware. If I can turn it into US dollars, that would be great! Please contact me and we can make an appointment to meet and complete the transaction!"

"Okay! I'll make a call right now and the results will be available soon"

Benny responded excitedly, and then went to make a call.

And Ye Tian's ears were immediately filled with Jason's envious and excited voice.

"Wow! Man, you are such a lucky guy! You actually picked up a treasure again. It's incredible! It seems that falling into the water can bring God's blessing! Should I go jumping in the East River?"

"Hahaha"

Ye Tian immediately laughed.

"Calm down! Calm down! Brother, you'd better not think of jumping into the East River, lest you die young!"

"That's absolutely impossible! I've been diving before, and the East River can't trouble me at all!"

After a few jokes, Ye Tian got back to business.

"Jason, thank you. Without your and Benny's help, I wouldn't have been able to find out the origin of the tableware so quickly and contact the buyer."

“No need to be polite, it’s just a little effort!”

Although Jason said this, Ye Tian could not take it for granted. He immediately said seriously:

"As long as the transaction is completed, in addition to Benny's 10%, I will give you a separate 5% commission to thank you for your help. How about it? Are you satisfied?"

"What? Steven, is this true? I wasn't dreaming, was I?"

Jason was almost crazy with excitement.

"Of course it's true! I can't let you work in vain"

"Yeah! That's great! Steven, you are so generous! You will be my brother from now on! No! Closer than a brother, I love you!"

Jason is completely crazy!

While joking, Benny came back from the phone call, took the phone and continued talking to Ye Tian.

"Stephen! I have contacted my antique dealer friend. If you have time, do the transaction tomorrow. He can't wait and wants to see this set of antique tableware immediately."

Ye Tian was in the same urgent mood and replied without any hesitation:

"Okay, I'm going to Manhattan to do some work tomorrow morning, and I can do anything after that. Where can we meet?"

"Let's meet at my second-hand store at noon. It will be convenient for everyone. As for the price of the antiques, it is up to you to negotiate. I won't give you any advice, as long as you don't forget my commission!"

These old beauties! Talking about money is always straightforward, without any cover-up or embarrassment!

Ye Tian smiled and said:

"Benny, I understand the rules. The commission for private transactions is 10%, right? You will never be short of a penny!"

"Exactly, Steven, you are such a gentleman!"

Benny was very excited. A sum of money fell from the sky and fell in front of him. How could he not be happy?

"Okay! See you tomorrow, Benny!"

"See you later!"

After saying goodbye, Ye Tian hung up the phone.

Putting down his phone, he immediately took out the set of antique tableware and started admiring it.

Tomorrow it will have nothing to do with you, just take one less look!

Then he began to inquire about the prices of related antique tableware so that he could have confidence in bargaining with the other party.

With a clear source, it will be much easier to check the information!

Soon he found the price information of a set of classic sterling silver customized tableware also made by 'Jean-Baptiste Foss'. It was indeed very expensive and very luxurious!

Get this done and today will be a perfect ending.

Tomorrow is a day of counting money!