Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 2053: The fun begins
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"Xiaotian, why do you say that this Xuande blue and white plum vase is a remnant? Judging from the pictures on the big screen, this antique porcelain is not damaged, and it looks very good."
Someone in the audience asked loudly out of curiosity. The questioner was one of Ye Tian’s classmates.
Not only him, this is also a question on the minds of almost everyone present. Everyone is confused.
Ye Tian smiled softly, and then revealed the answer to this question.
"That's because you haven't seen the bottom of this blue and white plum vase. If you see the bottom of this antique porcelain, you will understand whether what I said is correct.
A round hole the size of a fist was dug out of the bottom of this Xuande blue and white plum vase with lotus pattern, and when the hole was dug out, some cracks appeared around it.
Subsequently, the guy who dug holes in the bottom of the Xuande blue and white plum vase drove four more saw nails into the bottom to prevent the antique porcelain from falling apart."
Along with his explanation, a close-up shot of the Xuande blue and white plum vase foot was shown on the big screen at the right time. The picture was very clear.
As he said, there is a fist-sized round hole in the center of the Xuande blue and white plum vase, which is exactly where the mark on the bottom foot is.
In other words, this priceless Xuande blue and white plum vase had its "Made in the Xuande Year of the Ming Dynasty" mark removed by some fool, turning this nearly perfect porcelain into a scrap.
There are four rusty saw nails around the fist-sized round hole at the bottom of this piece of porcelain, which looks very glaring.
Seeing this scene on the big screen TV, everyone at the scene was dumbfounded. Their eyes were wide open and their mouths were wide open, as if they couldn't believe their eyes.
"What a waste of natural resources! What a waste of natural resources. Who did this idiot do this? He dug holes in the bottom of such a priceless treasure!"
"No matter who the idiot is who did this, he should be pulled out and shot for such a stupid act of vandalism, and he should be banned from rebirth forever!"
The scene was full of regretful sighs, every voice was full of regret and anger, and everyone on the scene gasped in pain.
At the same time, everyone knew very well that the value of this Xuande blue and white plum vase had been greatly reduced because there was a big hole in the bottom, the inscription "Made in the Xuande Year of the Ming Dynasty" was missing, and there were many cracks. .
As Ye Tian said, the value of this Xuande blue and white plum vase with twining branches and lotus pattern cannot be compared with the Yongle blue and white Ruyi plum vase with hanging shoulders, folding branches, flowers and fruits pattern sold at Sotheby's in Hong Kong. Far from it.
If this Xuande blue and white plum vase is not damaged and is still in good condition, it can compete with the Yongle blue and white plum vase, and it may even set a new auction record for Yongxuan blue and white porcelain!
Unfortunately, that is just a if, just a good wish, not a reality.
Thinking of this, everyone at the scene felt heartache, even if this Xuande blue and white plum vase did not belong to them.
Especially those professionals in the industry, their hearts are bleeding with depression, but there is nothing they can do.
Immediately afterwards, everyone suddenly thought that since the mark on the Xuande blue and white plum vase had been taken out, how did Ye Tian authenticate it?
Why is he so sure that this is the Xuande blue and white plum vase, not the Yongle blue and white plum vase, or the blue and white plum vase from other periods? There are many imitation Xuande blue and white porcelains on the market, including old imitations and new imitations!
Of course, those who have such questions are ordinary people, not professionals.
Those professionals naturally know that the identification of antique porcelain is only one aspect; but in the eyes of ordinary people, the identification of antique porcelain is the most important basis.
It seems that there is a tacit understanding. As soon as everyone thought of this, Ye Tian gave the answer to this question.
"You may ask, since this Xuande blue and white plum vase is a remnant, and the inscription 'Made in the Xuande Year of the Ming Dynasty' has been taken out, how did I authenticate it? Is the appraisal wrong?
When appraising porcelain, identification is only one aspect, not all of it. Only by comprehensively analyzing the shape, body, glaze color, patterns, painting techniques and other aspects of a piece of porcelain can an accurate appraisal conclusion be drawn.
The carcass of this blue and white plum vase is thick, delicate, white and hard. The remaining part of the sole is unglazed white fine sand. It feels very smooth to the touch, just like a baby's skin.
Furthermore, there are flint red spots on the edge of the base. The glaze is thick and moist, with a soft and non-dazzling luster. It is white and bluish, commonly known as "bright celadon glaze". The glaze is not smooth and looks like orange peel.
If observed under a high-power magnifying glass, the glaze surface is filled with large and small bubbles, and even small bubbles rub into large bubbles. Xuande blue and white porcelain, regardless of its variety, almost always has this kind of glaze..."
Next, Ye Tian introduced in detail the basis for his identification of this blue and white plum vase. The introduction was very detailed.
Listening to his introduction, everyone suddenly realized that they had a much deeper understanding of the Xuande blue and white plum vase, and they no longer had any doubts about its authenticity.
The professionals who were also at the scene, listening to Ye Tian’s professional explanation, couldn’t help but secretly gave him a thumbs up and admired him!
After introducing the identification basis and solving everyone’s doubts, Ye Tian changed the subject and began to introduce the story hidden behind this blue and white plum vase.
"As early as the middle of the Ming Dynasty, this Xuande blue and white plum vase was transported thousands of miles across the ocean to Milan, Italy through trade. It has since become the collection of the Sforza family, the ruler of Milan at the time.
It was in the hands of the Sforza family that the craftsmen dug a round hole into the base of the Xuande blue and white plum vase and drove in four saw nails. Then they decorated it and made it into a Baroque style lamps.
In that era, many Chinese porcelains shipped to Europe through trade encountered such a bad luck and were self-righteously transformed by European nobles into various decorations.
Just like this blue and white plum vase, the bases of many vases have been pierced and made into various lamps. The rest of the porcelain, such as bowls and plates, has been inlaid with gold or silver rims, turning them into Neither fish nor fowl.
When Betty and I went to Milan for our honeymoon, we found this broken Xuande blue and white plum vase at the Milan Canal Antique Market. We pocketed it and then removed the gilt copper decorations on it.
It is precisely because this Xuande blue and white plum vase is a remnant and has no mark, that the Italian stall owner and other non-professionals could not see the origin and value of this antique porcelain. I happened to pick it up. !
Although this Xuande blue and white plum vase is a remnant, it is still very precious. By studying this antique porcelain, we can have a glimpse of the superb porcelain making technology during the Xuande period, and we can also see the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty at that time."
Listening to his words, everyone in the banquet hall nodded frequently and envied him.
The person who discovered this Xuande blue and white plum vase, why wasn't he himself? All the good things happened to this boy Ye Tian, how can I explain this!
Without any pause, Ye Tian's voice continued to come out from the stage and reached everyone's ears clearly.
"After introducing the story about this Xuande blue and white plum vase, we should get to the point. Before starting the auction, there is something else that needs to be explained.
I also brought the Baroque-style gilt copper accessories removed from this Xuande blue and white plum vase, and you can give them away with this blue and white plum vase! ”
Before the words could even be finished, someone in the audience shouted angrily:
"Ye Tian, it's best to throw away those rags, so that everyone won't be upset when they see them. A beautiful Xuande blue and white plum vase with lotus pattern and a priceless treasure. It's so heartbreaking to see it destroyed like this. ”
The person who said this was a top domestic collector.
Not only this person, but the rest of the people at the scene also thought this way. They all nodded in agreement, and everyone was somewhat depressed.
Ye Tian smiled softly, and then continued:
“It is best for the buyer who wins the bid to decide whether to throw away those Baroque-style gilt copper decorations. It doesn’t matter if you keep them. After all, it is a piece of history.
Enough chatter, the auction begins now. As before, this damaged Xuande blue and white plum vase with lotus pattern and entwining branches has the same starting price of one yuan. Which buyer should bid? ”
Different from the previous two rounds of auctions, many professionals sitting in the audience did not immediately raise their hands to accept the bid. Old gods were sitting on the ground with bright smiles on their faces, and they looked unhurried. !
Ye Tian, who was standing behind the auction table, knew very well in his heart that these guys were waiting for others to take the lead, and after seeing clearly who the competitors were, he would then follow up on the situation.
And Ye Tian is also very sure that these old foxes in the audience will never let go of this Xuande blue and white plum vase. There must be a fierce competition surrounding the ownership of this Xuande blue and white plum vase.
Although this Xuande blue and white plum vase is a remnant, it is still valuable, extremely rare, and naturally has great collection value!
The scene fell silent, and no one raised their hand to accept the offer.
Seeing this situation, Ye Tian quoted the starting price again and emphasized that if no one responded after the third starting price was quoted, the Xuande blue and white plum vase would be withdrawn from the auction.
Hearing this, some people at the scene could not sit still.
"Here, Ye Tian, let me make the first move"
An antique dealer from Liulichang in the audience shouted loudly and raised his arm to signal.
Seeing someone responding to the bid, everyone at the scene immediately turned their heads and looked over, trying to see who was responding.
Ye Tianze nodded slightly at this person, then smiled and said loudly:
"Cheng Lao of Jubao Pavilion is willing to pay one yuan. Thank you Cheng Lao for your support. The quotation for this Xuande blue and white plum vase with lotus pattern is now one million yuan, one million yuan. Which gentleman should pay the price?"
As the new quotation was announced, the banquet hall immediately became excited.
"I'll go! The starting price has risen from one yuan to one million yuan. This increase is too scary, and this is also the highest bid today"
"It seems that Xiaotian has been teasing us before and creating opportunities for everyone to make money. Now he is showing his fangs and preparing to kill those professionals!"
The people who were talking a lot were non-professionals, Ye Tian’s friends, his childhood friends and others.
The professionals did not say anything, but their expressions became much more solemn.
In fact, as early as when Ye Tian divided today's auction into three parts, these professionals had already guessed that the real show was coming!
If people like me want to take away their favorite antiques and artworks from here, they must pay a certain price. If they want to pick it up in the hands of that cunning guy Ye Tian, there is no way.