Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 306: Sculptures worth tens of millions
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After voting in the intercom, everyone finally chose pizza as today’s lunch, quick and easy! The location is a pizza shop near Highway 127 in Danville.
After parking the car and entering the restaurant and sitting down, reporters immediately gathered around.
"Steven, the time on the road is limited and I cannot conduct a complete interview. Now that I can, can you introduce these two sculptures to you? We would like to know more"
"That's right! Steven, let me explain it to everyone, so that we can also feel the charm of top-notch artwork!"
Several reporters spoke, and everyone stared at the backpack in Ye Tian's hand, their eyes extremely hot and full of expectation!
"No problem! You can take photos and interviews as much as you like, and I will explain the situation of these two sculptures in detail!"
Ye Tian smiled and nodded, agreeing to the reporters' request.
Then, he took out the two sculptures from the bag and placed them on the dining table.
"Kakaka"
The sound of the camera shutter immediately rang out.
The reporters seized the opportunity and began to take photos of the two sculptures from all angles, very carefully and comprehensively.
As soon as the camera shutter clicked, Ye Tian immediately began to answer questions from reporters, introducing the two sculptures and their origins.
"These two sculptures were created by Giacometti while he was in Paris from 1922 to 1935. For specific evidence, please see this signature..."
As the explanation unfolded, the reporters were quickly led into Giacometti’s art world and began to be fascinated by these two sculptures and the legend in the history of sculpture art!
The police and FBI agents were attracted and stood on the periphery listening with very serious expressions.
Other guests and restaurant waiters in the restaurant also came over and listened to this rare lecture on modern sculpture art.
Ye Tian spoke very carefully. He not only explained these two sculptures, but also talked about the changes in Giacometti's artistic style during the creation of these two sculptures and how they were reflected in his works.
At the same time, he also extended his story and told how Giacometti became a world-famous sculptor.
The reason why he explained it in such detail is that Ye Tian has an idea.
These reporters in front of him are the best propagandists. Ye Tian plans to use them and the various media behind them to publicize and hype these two sculptures and increase their value!
Would you be a fool if you didn’t take advantage of such a great free publicity opportunity?
Antique works of art with stories are more valuable, this is the consensus of the collecting community!
What Ye Tian has to do now is to tell the story behind these two sculptures to everyone!
I believe these reporters are also willing to cooperate. I give them interesting news and they provide free publicity opportunities. It’s the best of both worlds and no one will object!
The restaurant became quiet, with only Ye Tian's voice echoing. The others were listening quietly, enjoying the influence of sculpture art.
Five minutes later, Ye Tian talked about one of the issues that everyone was most concerned about, the market price of these two sculptures.
"Mr. Giacometti is one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century, or if you can remove the suffix "one", he is the greatest modern sculptor.
Each of his sculptures are valuable. The previous highest auction record was US$104.3 million sold in 2010 for "Walking Man".
But this record has recently been refreshed. The latest record is US$140 million, sold by Christie's in New York. The work is a life-size sculpture created in 1947, "The Instructor""
Before he finished speaking, exclamations broke out, and everyone was completely shocked by the price!
"Oh my God! 140 million US dollars, just a sculpture!"
"That's crazy! What's wrong with 140 million US dollars? It was just used to buy a life-size sculpture! The world of rich people is really incomprehensible!"
"These two sculptures must be extremely expensive! Steven, tell me the price of these two treasures!"
Everyone is staring at the two sculptures on the table, their eyes are red and their gaze is burning!
In an instant, feelings of envy, jealousy and hatred filled every air!
Ye Tian paused for a moment, then continued with a smile:
“The value of these two sculptures cannot exceed 100 million. They are works from Giacometti’s formative period and are not the same as those from his mature period after World War II.
But because these two sculptures were produced by Giacometti and have extraordinary artistic charm, they are equally valuable and are top-notch works of art.
According to my estimation, the market price of these two sculptures should be between 20-50 million US dollars, and it may be a little more, but not much.
The price of this piece from the mid-1930s should be relatively high due to its artistic style, year of creation, and documentation.
This piece from the late 1920s is lower, but no matter how low it is, it will never be less than 20 million US dollars. If the price is lower than this, then I will collect it myself! "
It was a blast at the scene! The exclamations suddenly broke out, one after another!
Everyone guessed that these two sculptures must be extremely expensive, but when Ye Tian said it himself, they were still almost stunned!
The two sculptures together cost tens of millions! It's right in front of him, so close and within reach! It’s like a dream!
The people at the scene were all excited and went crazy. Every pair of eyes were wide open, staring at the two sculptures in front of them without blinking!
After a moment's pause, the camera shutter sounded wildly again.
Although photos from all angles have been taken, every reporter felt that it was not enough at this time and had to take more. It seemed that only in this way could the shock they felt be alleviated!
The police, FBI agents, other guests in the restaurant, and restaurant staff were all in a daze at this time, and many people's eyes were so red that they were almost bleeding!
Walker, Raymond, and the four Lexington armed security guards standing behind Ye Tian all began to be on high alert, staring warily at the crazy people in front of them.
Ye Tian also increased his vigilance, staring at the police and FBI armed with guns in the periphery. Who can guarantee that the law enforcement officers will not go crazy instantly and break the law knowingly?
As for the others, he is not too worried. First, they may not have guns, and no one dares to take risks here. That is undoubtedly the most stupid behavior to seek death!
Betty's pretty face flushed with excitement. If it weren't for Ye Tian's small hand that was tightly grasped, she would have cheered!
After the exclamation, when everyone's emotions calmed down a little, Ye Tian said again:
“One more thing, I have entrusted these two sculptures to Sotheby’s auction house. They will arrive soon to conduct appraisal and take away the two sculptures.
The reason why the consignment auction is held so quickly is for safety reasons, not only for the safety of me and several friends, but also for everyone’s safety.
I hope everyone will help me spread the news and let those **** with ulterior motives give up their thoughts. These two sculptures belong to me and no one can take them away! "
"Don't worry! Steven, we will send out this news soon and let everyone know. After all, this is also related to our safety!"
The reporters responded enthusiastically and were very cooperative.
"Thank you for your understanding and support! To express my gratitude, I invited you to this lunch, but remember not to drink and drive, there are many police here!"
"Hahaha, thank you, Steven!"
Amid laughter, everyone dispersed and returned to their seats, ready to enjoy a free lunch.
Some people were unhappy at the scene. An old white man in his fifties said loudly:
"These are treasures that belong to Kentucky. You can't take them away. You should keep them in Kentucky!"
Ye Tian looked up at this person, then replied with a smile:
"Sir, these two sculptures are indeed rare treasures, but it is a pity that Kentuckians did not treasure them as treasures, but discarded them as garbage!
So I’d better take them away and don’t let these two art treasures be destroyed in Kentucky. I believe no one wants to see that outcome! I will find them the most ideal home! "
The old white man was speechless and could only stare at Ye Tian angrily, his face full of dissatisfaction.
Ye Tian ignored this person, put away the two sculptures on the table, and prepared to enjoy lunch.