"Wow!

Although they had already seen the pictures, when the real oil painting appeared in front of them, Catherine and the others were still amazed, just like Ye Tian saw the painting for the first time. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The two experts were already impatient, and after being amazed, they immediately stepped forward with a magnifying glass to begin the identification.

Catherine also walked over to the table to take a closer look at this masterpiece by a native American painter.

"Awesome! C.M. Russell's painting is undoubtedly genuine, and now it's time to date the painting to see if it was his early days as a cowboy or after moving to Great Rapids."

In just two or three minutes, the two experts came to a preliminary conclusion and then began to examine the specific vintage.

The appraisal experts were busy appraising, while Ye Tian was leisurely drinking coffee on the side, waiting for the results, and then negotiating the price to sign the contract and take the money and leave.

He was very sure about the age and value of the painting, and he fully understood the price it should have.

"Steven, you're so lucky!

Catherine sat back in her seat and said to Ye Tian enviously.

"Hehehe, I'm really lucky!"

Ye Tian smiled and nodded, as if he had picked it up for nothing, could he not be lucky?

Ten minutes passed quickly, and the oil painting was appraised, and the two experts gave a consistent appraisal conclusion:

"The painting is definitely Charles. M. Russell's "Cowboy West" is his early work as a cowboy, and the painting is very well preserved without any flaws, it is a masterpiece of cowboy art!

Now that the appraisal is complete, it's time to enter the transaction process.

"Steven, thank you again for choosing the 'Hauscher & Voss' gallery, now talk about the price of this painting, tell us about your expected selling price, if the price is reasonable, we will buy the painting"

Catherine said politely, and then went straight to the point.

"'Hauscher & Wirth' is the best gallery in New York, of course I choose you, my expectation is $320,000, if you can accept it, then it can be sold now"

Ye Tian said a compliment that didn't want money, and then offered the price.

"We can't accept this price, it's too expensive! $200,000, what do you think?"

Catherine slashed so hard that she cut off more than a third.

"$200,000? No! That's too low! I can take a step, $300,000, which is a very reasonable price based on the auction price of C.M. Russell's work, as well as the painting itself, how about it?"

Ye Tian smiled and shook his head, and lowered it by 20,000 US dollars.

"Obviously you are very professional and have done enough work, but that is the auction price, which includes commissions and other fees, and private transactions cannot reach 230,000 US dollars, which is more reasonable, and our gallery also needs profits!"

Catherine went one step further, her expression was sincere, and the price was sincere.

It was not far from the expected price, Ye Tian was overjoyed, but he still replied to a new price without changing his face.

"$280,000, that's my lowest price, and if you still can't accept it, then I'll have to send it to Sotheby's or Christie's for auction!"

If it is auctioned, it will definitely sell for a higher price, this is C.M. Russell, there are many chasers, I believe there must be many cowboys willing to sell"

The scene fell silent, and Catherine fell into thought.

She understood very well that Ye Tian's words were very right.

There is never a shortage of fans in the United States, just as there is never a shortage of cowboys here!

This price is indeed very easy to achieve, and if you do it carefully, you may be able to sell for a higher price, and some of C.M. Russell's oil paintings can even sell for two or three million dollars!

Thinking of this, Catherine raised the price a little more.

"$250,000, this is the limit of what we can out, or is it just said, our gallery needs profit and operating space, I hope you can consider this factor"

This is already the expected selling price, but who cares about how hot the money is!

"I'm very willing to share the profit with you, $260,000, that's the final selling price!"

What Ye Tian said was categorical, giving people a feeling that the deal would be dispersed immediately if the deal was not successful!

The scene fell silent again, and Catherine began to ponder.

But with only $10,000 in difference, it was too easy to be shaken, and she quickly made a decision.

"You're such a bargainer, like you're from Wall Street, OK! $260,000!"

Catherine stood up and said, smiling and stretching out her hand to Ye Tian.

"Great!

Ye Tian excitedly stood up and shook hands with the other party to make a deal, and then said to Catherine with a smile:

"You guessed it right, I used to work in a Wall Street investment bank, but now I'm leaving."

"No wonder you're so good at bargaining and so well prepared!

Catherine smiled and sighed.

The price is finalized, and the follow-up work begins.

The gallery had a contract that had been prepared for a long time, and a phone call was sent in, and after receiving the contract, Ye Tian began to carefully review them one by one.

Ten minutes passed quickly, and after reviewing and confirming that there were no problems, Ye Tian signed his name on the contract.

At the same time, a check for $260,000 was in front of him.

The deal is complete!

Putting the contract and check into his bag, Ye Tian said goodbye and prepared to leave.

"Steven, this cooperation is very pleasant, I hope there will be more opportunities in the future"

Catherine personally sent Ye Tian out and gave him a separate hug.

"Yes, it was a pleasure to work with, and I'm sure there will be another opportunity like this, see you soon!"

Ye Tian said confidently, and then left the 'Hausher&Voss' gallery.

Soon, the number on the bank card changed from more than 10,000 to more than 270,000, all American knives!

Life is getting better and better!

......

Walking out of the bank, Ye Tian immediately took out his mobile phone and started calling.

It's time to go to Benny's second-hand store and harvest another crop of green Franklin!

"Benny, I'm Steven, are you in the store? I'm over now, I'm taking antique cutlery with me."

"I'm in the store, and the antique dealer is here, come here, do you know the address?"

Benny's excited voice came immediately.

"Yes, Jason told me, see you later!"

"See you later!"

The distance was not far, and fifteen minutes later, Ye Tian arrived at the street where the second-hand store was located.

The taxi turned around the corner and saw Jason standing in the doorway, looking excitedly left and right.

Obviously, Jason is extremely eager for this transaction to be completed as soon as possible, so that Ye Tian's promised windfall can be safeguarded to enrich his long-empty wallet!

The taxi stopped, and Ye Tian came out of it with a smile.

"Hey!

"Dude, you're here, I've been waiting all morning!"

Jason walked up quickly, looking extremely excited.

"Hehehe, buddy, don't worry, as long as the transaction is successful, no one who promises you is indispensable"

Seeing his state, Ye Tian immediately laughed and quipped.

"What's that called? Dude, the man who is greedy for money?"

Jason defended himself, and he probably didn't believe what he said!

As soon as he entered the store, Ye Tian saw a big white fat man in his fifties and four hundred pounds, hugging him with open arms, like a huge dough rolling towards him!

"Steven, this is my boss Benny, a very cheerful man;

Jason hid to the side as he introduced the two of them.

He can hide, but Ye Tian has nowhere to hide, and he greets him with a smiling face!

"Hey, Benny, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Although it was through several phone calls, it was the first time they met, and Benny's image was completely unexpected by Ye Tian, and even surprised him!

I don't know how to play to this level? Can a finger as thick as a radish play with antiques? I'm not afraid that it will be ruined!

"Hey, Steven, super lucky! Let me feel your luck!"

In the end, he still couldn't escape, and Ye Tian fell directly into the flesh.

The feeling of being held by two elephant legs is so horrible and suffocating!

"Benny, I've felt your enthusiasm completely, can I let go? I'm having trouble breathing!"

Ye Tiandu was about to beg for mercy!

"Hahaha"

The shop burst into laughter.

"Young man, you are too thin, you should eat more, and you should be like a man if you have a portion!"

Benny let go of his arms and joked with Ye Tian.

It's such a terrible feeling to be embraced by a pile of meat, and I don't want to experience it a second time in my life!

Ye Tian let out a long breath, feeling a sense of complete liberation, and then he said to Benny with a wry smile:

"I will definitely eat more in the future, keep up with you!"

While laughing, Ye Tian began to pay attention to the situation in the store.

This is a medium-sized second-hand store, with a lot of goods, mainly second-hand goods, and also engaged in antique business, all of which are Western antiques, from the 16th century to recent decades, exuding all kinds of light, very dazzling.

There were at least four or five clerks, and at the moment only Jason and another unknown person were in the store, Miranda and Parker were not there, and they were supposed to set up a stall at the Chelsea flea market.

After a quick glance, Ye Tian already had a grasp of the general situation on the surface of this shop, especially for their antiques.

There was also an old scholar-type man in his fifties, also white, and as expected, he was supposed to be an antique dealer who wanted to buy cutlery.

"Steven, this is Gary, it's the guy who wants to buy your antique cutlery"

Hearing Benny's introduction, Ye Tian immediately stepped forward and stretched out his right hand to the other party with a smile.

"Hello! I'm Steven, nice to meet you!"

"Hey, I'm Gary, and it's nice to meet you, lucky young man!"

Gary greeted him politely, with a good demeanor, not as rugged as Benny.

Then everyone walked into the reception room and talked about business behind closed doors, and Jason, who was extremely curious, followed.

After a few small talks, Gary immediately cut to the chase, he couldn't wait excitedly.

"Steven, show me your antique cutlery and let me open my eyes!

Benny and Jason were also very excited, and they both watched Ye Tian's movements.

"OK!

Ye Tian reached out and opened his backpack as he spoke, and took out the cutlery box.

"Wow! This basswood box is so exquisite!

The exclamation sounded immediately!