Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 2137: A very special signature
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Everyone in the gallery stared at Ye Tian, looking forward to his response and his conclusion.
After pretending to think for a moment, Ye Tian smiled and nodded and said:
"One hundred and twenty thousand euros, although the price is a bit high, it is not too outrageous. After all, it is a piece of Renaissance art, and it is extremely rare to be preserved to this day.
Okay, Julian, I accept this offer, 120,000 euros, deal done! I am willing to accept this painting at this price, which is somewhat of a small surprise."
As he spoke, Ye Tian stretched out his right hand, ready to shake hands with Julian to conclude the art deal.
However, Julian was stunned on the spot, staring at him dumbfounded, his eyes full of disbelief, and he did not react at all for a moment.
Everyone else at the scene was the same. They all stared blankly, as if they couldn't believe their ears.
"Ah! Did I hear you right? Isn't it a bit too expensive to spend 120,000 euros to buy a work by an unknown artist, even if it comes from the Renaissance?"
"Wow! Is this really a painting by Holbein? If it is true, the price is just like picking it up for free."
There were exclamations at the scene, and everyone was obviously frightened by Ye Tian's decision.
Julian finally woke up. He looked at the portrait from the Renaissance again, trying to see something, but unfortunately he found nothing new.
At this time, he already regretted it and did not want to sell the painting.
He was thinking that if he kept this oil painting on canvas and studied it carefully, he might make surprising discoveries.
What if this is really the work of Holbein the Younger? That would be perfect. Your life will change dramatically because of this. From now on, you can enjoy life to the fullest, eat and die!
However, speaking out is like pouring water, especially in front of so many people.
If you break your promise and get rich, then you will no longer be able to work in this industry. The reputation and credibility you have worked hard to build over decades will be wiped out and destroyed in an instant.
This is still a minor matter. With Steven's always ruthless behavior, how could he let him go? It is very likely that you will be sued and bankrupted, and there may even be more dire consequences.
Thinking of this, Julian couldn't help but feel extremely bitter, without any joy of harvest.
After a fierce ideological struggle, Julian reluctantly stretched out his right hand and shook it with Ye Tian's big hand.
"Okay, Steven, 120,000 euros, deal! This portrait from the Renaissance belongs to you now. Obviously, I missed a valuable work of art.
Unfortunately, I still don’t understand the true value of this painting. Why does it make you excited? I hope you can keep your promise and explain this painting to solve my confusion! ”
When he said these words, Julian couldn't help flashing a look of pain in his eyes, which he couldn't hide at all.
"Hahaha, Julian, I am very happy to do business with you. I am also very happy to receive this portrait. After we complete the transaction, I will fulfill my promise and explain my views on this painting."
Ye Tian said with a chuckle, his expression and words full of pride.
After the deal is completed, the next thing will be easier to handle.
In just a moment, the two parties completed the follow-up matters of the art transaction, and both money and goods were paid.
At the same time that Julian received the message that the payment had been received, Ye Tian also stepped forward, gently took down the Renaissance portrait from the display wall, and began to admire it again.
At this time, everyone in the gallery was looking at him and the old portrait, with curiosity in their eyes.
"Steven, let me tell you something about this portrait. Is it a work by the art master Holbein the Younger?"
Before Julian could ask, an antique art appraisal expert from Berlin's Museum Island couldn't wait to ask this question that everyone was very concerned about.
Hearing this, Ye Tian immediately turned to look at the German guy, then nodded with a smile and said:
"Okay, Tim, since everyone is so eager, let me tell you my opinion on the appraisal of this portrait. You can listen to it. Of course, this is just a family opinion and needs further verification."
As he said this, the scene immediately became quiet, and everyone looked over.
After a pause, Ye Tian continued:
“First of all, let’s talk about the age of creation of this painting. On this point, I agree with Julian on the appraisal conclusion. This is indeed a work of art created in the mid-16th century, and it is particularly rare for it to be preserved to this day.
As for the possible creator of this painting, Julian believes that it is a work created by an unknown painter that imitates the painting style of the top art master Holbein. There are similarities, but they are specious.
On this point, my opinion is different from Julian's. In my opinion, this is a work by Holbein the Younger, and it is a very special work, created in the 1620s. "Mid-term"
Unsurprisingly, following Ye Tian's words, the scene exploded.
"How is it possible? How could this be the work of Holbein the Younger? The difference in painting style is so obvious. Steven, did you see it wrong? Or is there something wrong with my hearing?"
Julian immediately exclaimed, his expression was extremely exaggerated, and his eyes almost flew out of his head.
The same was true for the other Germans. They were all shocked and dumbfounded, with eyes full of disbelief.
Unlike these Germans, David and the others cheered directly.
David and the others had great trust in Ye Tian's appraisal conclusion, knowing that there was absolutely no chance of it being wrong. This must be a painting by the master of art, Holbein Jr., and it was priceless.
Ye Tian smiled softly, then stretched out his hands and pressed down, signaling everyone to be quiet.
When the scene became quiet, he continued with a smile:
"Don't be impatient, everyone. Next, I will explain to you why I came to such an appraisal conclusion, and I am very sure that all of this is well-founded and is not just talking!
Julian had previously said that there was no signature of the author on this painting, and there were no hidden secrets, such as special marks, etc. Because of this, he attributed the painting to an unknown artist.
In fact, this painting is signed by the author, and it is on the surface of the painting. However, the way of signing is very special, and ordinary people cannot notice it at all, so it has not been discovered for a long time.
Please take a look at this solid wood cabinet filled with silverware. Does its shape look like a capital 'H'? The lady and her daughter in the painting respectively block a small part of the cabinet, creating a kind of illusion.
It is this kind of visual illusion that makes people ignore this capital 'H'. If you remove the lady and her daughter from the painting in your mind, leaving only the background, you can see this capital letter 'H'.
In addition, there is also a small 'H' embroidered on the green velvet curtain directly above the cabinet, which is mixed with other patterns on the curtain. It is almost impossible to find it unless you are lucky.
Fortunately, I have always had good luck. When I was admiring this painting just now, I accidentally discovered this mark. The combination of two 'H's, one large and one small, is the personal signature of Holbein Jr...."
While saying this, Ye Tian also stretched out his fingers and pointed out the two personalized signatures that were on the surface of the painting but were extremely difficult to find.
People in this gallery also saw this extremely special painter's signature after his guidance.
The next moment, there was an almost crazy exclamation in the gallery.
"Oh my god! The double H signature, this is actually a painting by the master of art Holbein Jr., so there is no doubt that this painting must be priceless and is a truly top-notch work of art!"
"Go ahead! This artist's signature is so cleverly designed that it's incredible. No wonder it's on the surface of the painting and no one has discovered it for hundreds of years!"
While everyone was exclaiming, Julian was muttering to himself in despair.
"If this is really the work of Holbein the Younger, why is the style so different? This is unreasonable!"