Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 265: Advance Ohio
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The next day, everyone packed their bags early and prepared to head south to Kentucky.
But they did not leave immediately, but continued to stay in the hotel room because Ye Tian was waiting for someone.
At ten o'clock, the person waiting finally arrived!
David, the head of Sotheby's American Contemporary Art Department, two Pop Art appraisal experts, and several armed security guards flew to Pittsburgh on a Sotheby's special plane to authenticate "Marilyn Monroe."
After expert appraisal, if this portrait is indeed an authentic work by Andy Warhol, Ye Tian will sign an auction contract on the spot and send this famous painting directly to Sotheby's autumn auction!
Ye Tian was naturally extremely certain of the authenticity of this painting, but it was unclear whether Sotheby's two Pop Art experts could identify it!
This painting is not signed and is a silk screen print. There are too many similar copies on the market! It is really difficult to come up with an identification conclusion immediately.
Even if they could not immediately identify the authenticity and sign an auction contract, Ye Tian was still prepared to entrust them to take the painting back to New York and store it in the Sotheby's vault.
They can then contact other Pop Art experts and Andy Warhol researchers to continue the appraisal, or they can wait until they return from the south before doing this!
All in all, Ye Tian never wants to drive through the four southern states with this ten-million-dollar painting to search for treasures on Corridor 127. That would be too dangerous! It's just asking for trouble!
If the news is accidentally leaked, it will definitely attract countless people with ulterior motives! Prepare to rob yourself on Highway 127!
Even if you have strong force as a deterrent and the police and FBI are closely following you, it will still be useless!
$10 million! This can definitely stimulate many people to the point of going completely crazy, and they won’t care about any danger at all! And ignore all obstacles! Swarming towards me!
If so, this trip to Corridor 127 will definitely become a journey of blood and fire! This is a scene Ye Tian doesn't want to see!
Of course, if someone doesn’t have eyesight, he will hit the muzzle of the gun and seek death! He is also absolutely rude! I will definitely give a harsh blow to all the **** who come to kill me!
Just after ten o'clock, David and the others entered the suite, and several armed security guards who had fought alongside Ye Tian were on guard outside the door.
"Steven, it seems that Sotheby's needs to hold a special autumn auction for you! You guy actually found another treasure, and it is an authentic work of Andy Warhol! You are so lucky that even the gods will be jealous!"
David said loudly with a smile, the envy in his eyes could not be concealed at all.
He is very happy at this moment, and he can earn a large commission again!
As for the authenticity of the painting, he has no doubts, it is definitely authentic! When did this guy Steven make a mistake? No need to doubt it at all.
"Hahaha, I also hope that one day, Sotheby's will hold a grand autumn auction for me, which will definitely shock the entire collecting world. I believe that this day will not be too far away!"
Ye Tian laughed and hugged David, his words and expressions were full of confidence and extremely firm.
After greeting Betty and the others, David began to introduce the three people who followed, all from Sotheby's.
"Steven, this is Robinson, head of Sotheby's American contemporary art department, and these two are experts in pop art appraisal, Campbell and Samantha"
"Good morning, I'm Steven, thank you for coming to Pittsburgh to help me identify art!"
Ye Tian greeted with a smile and shook hands with these experts.
"Steven, congratulations on finding your treasure again, Andy Warhol's "Marilyn Monroe", wow! Thinking of these two names makes people crazy! You are definitely a super lucky guy!
You are now a platinum client of Sotheby's, the top priority for service. As long as you need it, we will be on call no matter where you are to provide you with the most outstanding appraisal and auction services! "
Robinson spoke enthusiastically, his eyes extremely bright and full of desire.
The other two appraisal experts also had extremely excited expressions.
For those of us who study American contemporary art, Andy Warhol is the top master. How can we not be excited to appraise his paintings?
After chatting for a few words, everyone immediately went straight to the topic.
Ye Tian took out "Marilyn Monroe" and placed it on the table.
“Everyone, please enjoy, this is Andy Warhol’s Marilyn, the American **** goddess!”
After finishing speaking, he stepped aside and chatted with David in a low voice about New York, waiting for the identification results to be released.
Robinson and the others were extremely excited, holding appraisal tools, and pounced on this famous Pop Art painting, almost fanatical!
The appraisal begins!
Several appraisal experts held high-power magnifying glasses and inspected every detail of the painting very seriously and carefully, not missing any detail.
When they encounter disagreements, they will argue, and some will quickly reach an agreement, or they will have their own opinions, or even get red-faced!
There is no doubt that this is a professional attitude!
Fifteen minutes later, Robinson and the others raised their heads one after another, and the preliminary identification was completed.
At this time, there was both excitement and confusion in their eyes.
The three discussed in a low voice for a few more words, and soon formed a unified opinion. Then, Robinson began to announce the conclusion of the appraisal.
"Steven, after our identification, the canvas and paint of this "Marilyn Monroe" came from New York in the 1960s. It is a local brand in New York and has now been discontinued.
This kind of canvas and paint are the most commonly used brands of Andy Warhol. From this, we can basically determine that this painting should be from Andy Warhol and is his work.
But we can only make a basic determination at present, but we are not sure. This painting does not have Andy's signature, and it is a silk screen print, so it is difficult to get a definite answer right away.
If we want to confirm the conclusion, we still need to do a series of appraisals. We hope to bring this painting back to New York to do the most comprehensive appraisal and come up with the final appraisal conclusion! "
After saying that, Robinson and the others looked at Ye Tian's face nervously, expecting to hear the answer they wanted most!
Of course this is Andy Warhol’s Marilyn, I’m so sure!
Ye Tian smiled confidently, and then nodded in agreement with Robinson's request.
“You can take this painting back to New York for a comprehensive appraisal, but there must be no damage, because I am extremely sure that this is Andy’s original work!
When you start the appraisal, you may wish to jointly appraise it with the Museum of Modern Art. This painting and the Marilyn at MOMA are likely to be works from the same period.
Compared between the two, it should be much easier and faster. You will definitely get surprises and draw identification conclusions as soon as possible. I am waiting for your good news! "
"Awesome! Thank you Steven, we also think this is very similar to the one at MOMA. We didn't expect you to have this idea too. We will contact MOMA immediately when we get back. I believe they will not refuse!"
Robinson shook his fist excitedly, and the other two people immediately started cheering.
Next, Ye Tian signed a few documents, took many detailed photos of "Marilyn Monroe", and then handed the famous painting to Robinson and the others.
After the matter was settled, David and Robinson immediately left here and returned to New York!
Ye Tian and the others also pulled their suitcases, walked out of the hotel easily, and walked to the parking lot!
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Soon, two black full-size SUVs quickly drove out of Pittsburgh, speeding southwest along Highway 79, heading straight to West Virginia!
Behind their car, the Pennsylvania police and the FBI followed, still holding on tight and not daring to let up at all.
"Isn't this New York **** going to cross the United States and go to the West Coast? Then the guys along the way will definitely have no peace!"
"Whatever! As long as this **** doesn't cause trouble in Pennsylvania, that group of guys just scared me. I thought something big was going to happen!"
"Me too, luckily it was Sotheby's armed security, there was no danger! I bet that **** Steven must have found a treasure in Pittsburgh, I wonder what it is?"
While discussing heatedly, several police officers looked at the SUV in front of them with envy in their eyes.
What a lucky bastard! God is so unfair, why do all the good things come from this bastard?
Pittsburgh is not far from the state border. An hour later, Ye Tian and his two cars turned onto Highway 70 and left Pennsylvania.
When the two SUVs entered West Virginia, Jason's excited voice soon came over the intercom.
"Steven, those **** police didn't catch up, I finally don't have to worry about speeding anymore!"
"Hahaha, of course, this is not their jurisdiction! If you follow them again, you will cross the line!"
Ye Tian replied with a smile, his expression very relaxed.
It is absolutely impossible to feel comfortable being followed like a gangrene in the bones! After getting rid of the police, he felt much happier.
"The West Virginia police seem to have no reaction. This is so cool! I can finally run freely!"
Walker's voice came next, full of excitement!
Obviously, the police baton seemed to be following him, which made him very depressed.
As the words fell, the two SUVs picked up speed in unison, reaching a speed of 85 miles per hour in the blink of an eye.
Amidst the roar of engines, the two behemoths were like two black lightnings, speeding forward quickly, passing countless vehicles and attracting many people on the road to look at them!
85 miles, this is the speed limit on U.S. highways. If you exceed this, the police will be called!
If you don’t want to stage a thrilling highway chase, it’s best to stay within this speed on American highways!
But unfortunately, the good times did not last long!
The area of West Virginia here is very narrow. In twenty minutes, Ye Tian and the others rushed into Ohio.
On the edge of the state border, the Ohio police were already in full formation, staring eagerly at the two black full-size SUVs that were speeding towards them!
"Jason, get ready to slow down! 65 miles!"
When we were still about 100 meters away from the state border, Walker's voice sounded in time.
"Received!"
Jason responded excitedly, with a hint of a smile.
The moment they crossed the state line, the two SUVs slowed down and entered Ohio at a speed of 65 miles.
Seeing this scene, several Ohio police officers couldn't help but **** their teeth.
Cunning New York bastard! You'd better not cause trouble in Ohio, otherwise you'll be left with nothing to eat!
The two SUVs continued to speed forward, followed closely by the tail behind them!