Chapter 265: Into Ohio
The next day, everyone had already packed up and prepared to head south to Kentucky.
But they didn't leave immediately, but continued to stay in the hotel room, because Ye Tian was waiting for someone.
At ten o'clock, the people who were waiting finally arrived!
David and Sotheby's director of the Department of Contemporary Art in the United States, as well as two experts in pop art and several armed security guards, flew to Pittsburgh on a Sotheby's plane to authenticate Marilyn Monroe.
After expert appraisal, if this portrait is indeed Andy Warhol's authentic work, Ye Tian will sign a consignment auction contract on the spot and send this famous painting directly to Sotheby's autumn auction!
As for the authenticity of this painting, Ye Tian is naturally extremely sure, but whether the two Sotheby's pop art experts can identify it, it is unknown!
There is no signature on this painting, and it is a silkscreen print, and there are too many similar copies on the market!
Even if they couldn't immediately identify the authenticity and sign the consignment auction contract, Ye Tian was still ready to entrust them to bring the painting back to New York and store it in the Sotheby's vault.
They can then contact other pop art experts, Andy Warhol researchers, or wait until they come back from the South to do so!
All in all, Ye Tian never wanted to take this 10 million dollar famous painting and drive through the four southern states and search for treasures in the 127 corridor, that would be too dangerous!
If the news is accidentally leaked out, it will definitely attract countless people with bad intentions! Prepare to ransack yourself on Highway 127!
Even if you have a strong force deterrent, and the police and the FBI are closely tracking, it is useless!
10,000,000 dollars! This will definitely spur a lot of people into a complete madness, and they will not hesitate to take any danger at all! Ignore all obstacles!
If that's the case, this trip to the 127 corridor will definitely turn into a journey of blood and fire! This is a scene that Ye Tian doesn't want to see!
Of course, if someone doesn't have a long eye, he has to hit the muzzle of the gun and find his own death! He is absolutely not polite! He will definitely call out all the bastards who kill him!
Just after ten o'clock, David and the others walked into the suite, and several armed security guards who had fought side by side with Ye Tian were on guard outside the door.
"Steven, it looks like Sotheby's needs to give you a special autumn auction! You guy actually dug up another treasure, and it's Andy Warhol's real work! Lucky even gods will be jealous!"
David said loudly with a smile, the envy in his eyes could not be concealed at all.
At the moment, he is very happy, and there is a big commission to earn!
As for the authenticity of the painting, he had no doubts, it was definitely genuine! When did this guy Steven look away? There was no need to doubt it.
"Hahaha, I also hope that one day, Sotheby's can hold a grand autumn auction for me, which will definitely shake the entire collecting world, and I believe that this day will not be too far away!"
Ye Tian laughed and hugged David, his expression was full of confidence and unusually firm.
After greeting Betty and the others, David began to introduce the three people who followed, all of whom were from Sotheby's.
"Steven, this is Sotheby's Head of American Contemporary Art, Robinson, these two are Pop Art Experts, Campbell and Shamantha"
"Good morning, I'm Steven, thank you for coming to Pittsburgh and helping me identify art!"
Ye Tian greeted with a smile and shook hands with these experts.
"Steven, congratulations on finding your baby again, Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe, wow! You can go crazy just thinking about these two names! You're definitely super lucky!
You are now a Sotheby's Platinum client, a top priority, and we are always available wherever you need it, providing you with the most outstanding appraisal and auction services!"
Robinson spoke passionately, his eyes bright and full of longing.
The other two experts were also very excited.
For those of them who study American contemporary art, Andy Warhol is a top god, can you not be excited to identify his paintings?
After chatting a few words, everyone immediately went straight to the point.
Ye Tian took out "Marilyn Monroe" and put it on the table.
"Everyone, please enjoy, this is Andy Warhol's Marilyn, America's sexy goddess!"
After that, he stepped aside and whispered to David about New York, waiting for the results to be released.
Robinson and the others were already excited, holding identification tools, and pounced on this famous Pop Art painting, showing almost fanaticism!
Appraisal begins!
Several experts held high-powered magnifying glasses and checked every detail of the painting, very carefully and carefully, not letting go of any subtleties.
When they encounter disagreements, they will argue, or quickly reach an agreement, or they will have their own opinions, or even fight for each other!
Without a doubt, this is the professional attitude!
Fifteen minutes later, Robinson and the others raised their heads one after another, and the preliminary identification was over.
At this time, there is both excitement and doubt in their eyes.
The three of them discussed in a low voice, and soon reached a unified opinion, after which Robinson began to announce the conclusion of the examination.
"Steven, after our identification, the canvas and paint of this "Marilyn Monroe" are all from New York in the sixties of the last century, and it is a local brand in New York, and it has now been discontinued and disappeared.
This kind of canvas and paint is Andy Warhol's most commonly used brand, so we can basically conclude that this painting should be from Andy Warhol's hand, his work.
But we can only say the basic judgment at the moment, but we are not sure, this painting does not have Andy's signature, and it is a silkscreen print, so it is difficult to come to a positive answer immediately.
If we want to determine the conclusion, then there is still a series of appraisals to be done, and 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 speaking, Robinson and the others all stared at Ye Tian's face nervously, expecting to hear the answer they wanted most!
This is of course Andy Warhol's Marilyn, buddy is incredibly sure!
Ye Tian smiled confidently, and then, he nodded and agreed to Robinson's request.
"You can take this painting back to New York for a full appraisal, but there must be no damage, because I'm pretty sure it's Andy's real thing!"
When you start the appraisal, you might as well work with the Museum of Modern Art, and it is very likely that this painting is the same as the Marilyn painting at MOMA.
Compared with the two, it should be much easier and faster, you will definitely be able to harvest surprises, and reach the appraisal conclusion as soon as possible, I am waiting for your good news!"
"Great! Thank you Steven, we also think this is very similar to the MOMA one, I didn't expect you to have this idea too, we will contact MOMA immediately when we go back, I believe they will not refuse!"
Robinson shook his fist excitedly, and the other two went straight to cheering.
Next, Ye Tian signed a few documents, took a lot of detailed photos of "Marilyn Monroe", and then handed over this famous painting to Robinson and them.
With that done, David and Robinson left and headed back to New York!
Ye Tian and the others also pulled their suitcases, walked out of the hotel with ease, and walked to the parking lot!
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Soon, two black full-size SUVs sped out of Pittsburgh and sped southwest along Highway 79 to West Virginia!
Behind their car, the Pennsylvania police and the FBI followed, still clenching tightly, not daring to let go at all.
"This New York bastard isn't going to cross the United States to the West Coast, is he?
"Whatever! As long as this bastard doesn't cause trouble in Pennsylvania, those guys just now really scared me, I thought something big was going to happen!"
"Me too, it's good that it's Sotheby's armed security, so there's no danger! I bet Steven's bastard must have dug up a treasure in Pittsburgh, I don't know what it is?"
While the discussion was hot, looking at the SUV in front of them, the eyes of several policemen were full of envy.
What a lucky bastard! God is so unfair, how can all the good things be done by this bastard?
Pittsburgh is not far from the state border, and an hour later, Ye Tian and his two cars turned onto Highway 70 and left Pennsylvania.
When the two SUVs entered the territory of West Virginia, Jason's excited voice was quickly heard over the intercom.
"Steven, those damn cops didn't keep up, finally don't have to worry about speeding!"
"Hahaha, of course, this is not their jurisdiction!
Ye Tian replied with a big smile, his expression was very relaxed.
It is absolutely impossible to be comfortably followed by someone like an appendage! Getting rid of the police, his mood is much happier.
"The West Virginia police don't seem to be responding, it's so cool!
Walker's voice came next, full of excitement!
Obviously, the police were following him with the baton, which made him depressed.
As the words fell, the two SUVs invariably raised their speeds, and in the blink of an eye, they were already traveling at 85 miles per hour.
In the roar of the engine, the two behemoths were like two black lightning bolts, speeding forward quickly, passing countless vehicles, attracting the attention of many people on the road!
85 miles, this is the speed limit of the American highway, beyond this, you will have to call the police!
If you don't want to stage a thrilling road chase battle, it's best to stay within that speed on American Highways!
But alas, the good times didn't last long!
West Virginia is a very narrow territory here, and it didn't take twenty minutes before Ye Tian and the others rushed into Ohio.
On the edge of the state line, the Ohio police have long been on standby, staring at the two black full-size SUVs speeding away!
"Jason, get ready to slow down! 65 mph!"
When there were still about 100 meters to the state border, Walker's voice rang out in time.
"Roger!"
Jason replied 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 snort.
You'd better not make trouble in Ohio, or you'll be left with no food!
The two SUVs continued to gallop forward, with tails following behind!