"Ladies and gentlemen, the starting price of this rosewood hat chair is $200,000, and the minimum increase in each bid must not be less than $10,000, and the bidding starts, $200,000, $200,000, does anyone ask?"

Brad shouted loudly and quickly in a loud voice that resounded throughout the audience.

As he made an offer, he quickly scanned the room, looking for and spotting the number plate being raised.

At the moment, his main focus is on the large number of Asian faces in the audience, and the competition is most likely between these Asians, and mainly among Chinese.

Europeans and Americans do not understand the restrained and subtle beauty of Chinese classical furniture, and should not participate in the competition, even if there are one or two, most of them are holding the mentality of picking up cheap or investment, and there are few who really want to collect!

With the rapid rise of China in recent years, more and more Chinese have appeared in large-scale international auctions, buying Chinese antique art on a large scale around the world!

With their strong boost, the price of Chinese antique art has risen and soared!

At this moment, there are dozens of Asian faces in the auction hall, most of them are buyers from China, and there are three or five devils.

These cash-rich, cash-slaving Chinese investors and collectors are the most popular guests at auction houses, and this one is no exception.

Someone in the audience held up the bidding number plate, and sure enough, it was a Chinese.

"$200,000 is offered, from Mr. 132, thank you! Now it's $210,000, $210,000, that lady or gentleman is asking?"

Brad raised his hand and gestured to the audience, and then quoted a new price, still speaking quickly.

Ma Ye did not immediately participate in the competition, but glanced at the person in front of him who was holding up the sign to make the price, a young man about 30 years old.

"That's the son of Lao Fang in Shanghai, I have seen it in Hong Kong before, and I have often participated in various auctions on behalf of him Lao Tzu in the past two years, it seems that Lao Fang also has ideas about this official hat chair!"

Another collector, Mr. Wang, whispered.

"It's not surprising, as long as you collect Chinese antiques, there is nothing you don't like when you see this chair, there are many familiar faces here, and there are definitely not a few who bid by phone and online, let's take a look!"

Ma Ye said with a smile, looking like an old god was there.

The bidding officially began, with the sound of Brad's quotation again and again, the bidding number plates under the stage came and went, almost uninterrupted, and occasionally some voices took the initiative to raise the price, and the scene was very lively.

Without exception, almost all of the bidders are Chinese.

At first, there were still two or three devils holding up cards, but soon they died down and were defeated, so they could only hide to the side and secretly feel sad, constantly lamenting that the Chinese were too rich!

The price of the rosewood hat chair was quickly pushed to $500,000, which is already 1.5 times the starting price, which is a rare high price in antique rosewood furniture!

At this time, not only those devils were secretly lamenting that the Chinese were rich, but many European and American collectors present were also deeply emotional about the wallets of these Chinese.

"Wow! It's just a chair, and it's not a royal item, and it even called out a high price of $500,000, these Chinese are really rich!"

"Who says it's not! Chinese are about to buy the whole world! Fortunately, most of them only like antique art from their own country, and they should not be our direct competitors!

Except, of course, Steven's bastard, for that bastard, he will take all the antiques and works of art wherever there is money!

Hearing Brad's offer of $500,000, Ye Tian immediately translated to Ma Ye in a low voice, and then asked:

"Master Ma, isn't it time to make a move? This price should be the psychological price of many people!"

Ye Tian was right, several Chinese people who participated in the bidding flashed a trace of disappointment in their eyes, $500,000 was already their limit!

Since this price cannot be won, it can only be regrettably withdrawn, this rare red sandalwood official hat chair in the early Ming Dynasty has no chance with them!

"Ye Tian, you're right, it's time to make a move, the real competition has just begun, you help me shout $550,000, I'll raise the card, let's cooperate and clear the field!"

Ma Ye smiled and nodded, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"Gotcha! Clearing has always been my specialty!"

Ye Tian nodded excitedly in response, smiling extremely brightly.

Immediately afterward, he shouted:

"$550,000, Brad!"

While he was bidding, the sign in Ma Ye's hand was also held high.

Hearing the shout, everyone immediately looked over here, and when everyone saw that the person holding the sign was not Ye Tian, but another Chinese, they couldn't help but feel very surprised!

"Why isn't that bastard Steven holding up a card? Could this be another antique he sent to auction? and then ask the people around him to help raise the price, ready to pit others!"

"Don't rule out this possibility, that bastard can't do anything, but it's also possible that the Chinese next to him doesn't understand English, so he let Steven, the bastard, ask for the price!"

In any case, everyone is still careful, look at this posture, Steven, this bastard is going to provoke a war again, fortunately, I am not interested in Chinese antique furniture, and it is someone else!"

This is obviously a group of foreigners who don't know Ma Ye, so they can only be suspicious.

Those Chinese people who know Ye Tian and Ma Ye don't think that Ma Ye will hold up a card for Ye Tian, it must be that Ma Ye himself is interested in this official hat chair, this is to ask Ye Tian to help bargain!

Even so, everyone felt a headache.

How did these two get together?

One is a big name in the domestic collection industry, the old fox in the auction house, and the other is a famous professional treasure hunter in the United States, with a sharp eye and a ruthless shot, which is not easy to deal with!

Brad, who was standing on the auction table, was also stunned, what was the situation? Is Steven helping others to bid? Or is he going to continue to trick people? Who is this old Chinese man?

But in the blink of an eye, he came to his senses.

What Steven's purpose is, he only needs to keep an eye on the bidding number plate, as long as he doesn't disrupt the auction order, nothing else has to do with him.

"Mr. 90 offered $550,000, now it's $570,000, $570,000, that lady or gentleman should offer?

At the same time, Brad once again began to trick everyone into trying to get more bidders to participate in the bidding.

It's a pity that he is not Chinese, he does not speak Chinese, and the series of fast-moving English behind him are not understood by few Chinese present!

Everyone just stared at his offer, and then made a decision according to the established plan, and was not affected too much, nor was it so excited that they lost their minds!

Most of the translators brought by many Chinese buyers only translate the quotation and do not care about other content.

Therefore, Brad's demagogy is completely a fool's work for the blind to see!

The clearance plan worked, and several bidders shook their heads and withdrew from the competition with a look of disappointment on their faces.

After withdrawing, these people all nodded to Ma Ye's side, as long as it is a buyer from China, there is no one who does not know Ma Ye, and the etiquette on the scene is still indispensable.

For these people, Ma Ye responded politely, very thoughtful and impeccable!

But there are still a few contenders who continue to hold on and don't give up.

After a few seconds of pause, someone held up the bidding sign and took the price of $570,000.

Seeing this situation, Ma Ye did not hesitate at all, and immediately said in a low voice:

"Ye Tian, continue to ask for the price, 670,000 US dollars, let's not play the set of boiling frogs in warm water, that may push the price higher, and cutting the mess quickly is the best choice at the moment!"

"Okay!

Ye Tian replied with a smile, and immediately quoted loudly.

"$670,000, Brad!"

The sound was very loud and reached everyone's ears.

Hearing this offer, the scene immediately resounded with an exclamation.

"Wow! That's crazy! It's a $100,000 hike, it's just an antique chair! Is it that valuable?"

"It seems that Steven is bidding, which is in line with his usual auction style, clearing the auction strongly! Or are the Chinese in the auction room so strong and so ruthless?"

In the midst of the discussion, Brad once again quoted a new price.

"Mr. 90 raised the price again, quoted $670,000, and now it's $700,000, $700,000, and that gentleman should offer?"

While the offer was being shouted, Brad stared closely at the remaining contenders in the audience, expecting someone to raise the bidding number plate again.

But this time he waited a little longer!

Two of the contenders shook their heads one after another and announced that they were withdrawing from the bid, their eyes full of disappointment.

Afterwards, they also nodded to Ma Ye and Ye Tian.

At this time, they were no longer sure whether it was Ma Ye or Ye Tian who wanted to take down this official hat chair!

This kind of bidding strategy is too aggressive! It's more like Ye Tian's kid's handwriting, that kid has always been known for his ruthless and crazy shots, maybe this time he is in chaos!

If it's him, it's better to quit early, don't let this kid get into a pit, this kid is also famous for being good at pitting people, you must be more careful!

There is only one competitor left, and that is the Shanghai buddy who originally made the offer.

He spoke a few quick words on his phone before finally making a decision and accepting the $700,000 offer.

Obviously, this buddy's old man is commanding remotely!

However, it is not difficult to see from this buddy's Tie Qing face that he is also almost at the limit! It is estimated that in another round, this buddy will be Mingjin and withdraw his troops!

This is just the first autumn auction in New York, so there's no need to spend too much money here!

Most Chinese collectors are still staring at the Chinese porcelain auction in a few days, and that's the main event!

Seeing the opponent's performance, Ye Tian and Ma Ye immediately looked at each other and smiled!

It's time to wrap up!

"Ye Tian, the asking price is 800,000 US dollars, this should be the last one!"

Ma Ye smiled and whispered, extremely confident.

Immediately after, Ye Tian's voice resounded in the auction hall again.

"$800,000, Brad!"

With his offer, the bidding number plate in Ma Ye's hand was also held high.

Sure enough!

Hearing this offer, the buddy from Shanghai shook his head in disappointment and announced that he would withdraw from the competition, without any further hesitation.

Immediately after, he immediately turned his head to look at Ma Ye and Ye Tian, nodded lightly, and smiled bitterly!

The last competitor leaves, and the auction is done!

"$830,000, $830,000, anyone's offer? $830,000 first, second, Sold! $800,000 deal, congratulations Mr. 90, this chair belongs to you!"

After asking loudly several times, and seeing that no one answered the price, Brad quickly made a final decision and ended the auction!

"Master Ma, congratulations on getting your wish and successfully winning this red sandalwood official hat chair!"

Ye Tian clenched his fists and arched his hand, and said with a smile at Ma Ye.

"Hahaha, this auction is really going very smoothly, your kid has a great cooperation, thank you! I hope there will be a chance to cooperate in the future!"

Ma Ye smiled and whispered back, extremely excited!

At this time, the folds of his happy face were completely opened, as if he had ironed, and he was dozens of years younger!

The auction continues, still with antique Chinese furniture.

After a few relatively ordinary pieces of antique furniture, another heavy piece appeared!

"The late Ming Dynasty Hainan Huanghuali single-board case!"

Undoubtedly, this is the goal of Mr. Lee's trip.

When this picture of the Huanghuali case appeared on the projection screen, he immediately gave a reaction!

His eyes began to shine, staring at the big screen, and his breathing suddenly became short, exactly the same as Ma Ye's performance just now!