Chapter 229: Door-to-door appraisal
At eleven o'clock, people from Sotheby's rushed to the apartment. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
There were quite a few of them this time, the head of the Impressionist and Modern Art Department, two lawyers, and three of the most authoritative post-Impressionist experts.
In addition, there was a film crew carrying professional cameras, two escort vans parked in front of the apartment, and seven or eight heavily armed Sotheby's security personnel.
After receiving Ye Tian's call and seeing the high-definition pictures he sent, the head of the Impressionist and Modern Art Department of Sotheby's immediately went crazy!
Isn't it crazy that two of Paul Cézanne's top oil paintings suddenly appeared in New York and in the hands of the same person?
What's more, the owner was ready to send these two Post-Impressionist masterpieces to the New York Autumn Auction, and chose Sotheby's as the head of the Impressionist and Modern Art Department.
Because he understands very well what it means and how important it is!
For the world of oil painting collecting, this is a myth!
As for Sotheby's, as long as you win the auction rights of these two top oil paintings, this year's New York Autumn Auction will be Sotheby's one-man show, and all other auction houses will have to step aside!
Unless they get the right to auction Leonardo da Vinci or Raphael's work, they don't want to steal the limelight from Sotheby's, but is that possible?
Seeing a large number of people suddenly appearing, especially those armed security personnel, the police and FBI agents who were monitoring Ye Tian were all startled, thinking that something big was going to happen!
They were relieved when they figured out that it was all Sotheby's staff, who had only come to appraise the artwork and sign the consignment auction contract.
What followed was an irrepressible wave of envy and hatred.
"Did this bastard Steven find another treasure? He hasn't left New York for the past few days, could it be that the treasure fell from the sky and fell into his arms?"
"This bastard must have a lot of treasure in his hands, and it's worth a lot of money, otherwise a big auction house like Sotheby's wouldn't be so aggressive!"
"It's enviable! For a bastard like Steven, getting rich is probably the easiest thing in the world!"
Just when these policemen and FBI agents were discussing hotly, Ye Tian had already learned his identity and welcomed Sotheby's and his party into the apartment.
Although they are well-informed, as soon as Sotheby's people walk into the apartment, they are still shocked by the luxurious atmosphere of this top-notch apartment.
After two seconds of stunned froze, the men came to their senses.
Subsequently, Simon, head of the Impressionist and Modern Art Department, said enviously:
"Steven, this apartment is fantastic! the best apartment I've ever seen, no wonder it's worth over $50 million, it's worth the money!"
"Hahaha, thank you for the compliment, this apartment is really good, I am very satisfied, more than 50 million dollars is worth it!"
Ye Tian said with a big smile, not polite at all.
It would be too fake to live in such an apartment and make a modest and polite appearance!
After a few words of greetings and introductions to each other, everyone immediately got to the point, no one wanted to wait any longer, and they didn't have the patience to wait at all!
In particular, the three post-impressionist appraisal experts are already scratching their ears and cheeks, and they are all on fire!
"Steven, please show those two paintings of Paul Cézanne, we can't wait a second, this is a big event that can shake the entire art market!"
Simon said excitedly as he rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining.
"These two paintings were last unveiled in Paris 25 years ago, and they have since disappeared completely!
In the past 25 years, no one has seen them, and no collector has reported the theft, and these two top-notch oil paintings seem to have evaporated from the world, and there is no news!
Who would have thought that they would appear in New York and fall into your hands, it's incredible! When we first heard the news, we couldn't believe it was true!"
Benjamin, the expert in the forensics, kept sighing, his eyes were full of shock, and even a little trance.
The other two were similarly identical, and they both felt a bit dreaming.
This is the masterpiece of Paul Cézanne, the father of modern painting! How many years did Sotheby's receive one! Now there are two of them at once, and it is indeed like a dream, the most beautiful dream!
Regarding the reaction of Simon and the three appraisal experts, Ye Tian had already expected.
Anyone who loves modern Western oil painting will have this reaction when they hear the names of these two paintings.
What's more, they are all post-impressionist experts, and Paul Cézanne is their god!
Benjamin's words fell, and Ye Tian immediately smiled and said:
"Relax, gentlemen, I will show you these two top-notch paintings at once, they will surely surprise you and will not disappoint you!
I will explain later why these two paintings are in my hands, and show strong evidence that I have completely legal ownership of them, and no one can question them!
Let's not talk about this problem, let's appreciate these two top post-impressionist artworks, and ask the experts to appraise them and give the most authoritative appraisal conclusions."
After saying that, he nodded to Betty and Jennifer, and motioned for the two paintings to be taken out.
The two beauties immediately nodded excitedly in response, got up and walked quickly to the studio upstairs.
Soon, Betty and Jennifer each held an oil painting and walked downstairs to appear in front of everyone.
The moment they saw the two oil paintings, Simon and the others were immediately stunned, everyone stared at the two oil paintings, and they were reluctant to look away, even for a second!
If Betty weren't women, these Sotheby's experts would have rushed up long ago!
Taking the oil paintings from Betty's hands, Ye Tian gently placed the two oil paintings on the table in the living room.
"Gentlemen, please enjoy my personal collection of Mont Sainte-Victoire and The Boy in the Red Vest by Paul Cézanne, and then give us your expert conclusions!"
After saying that, he smiled and gave way to his position.
"It's beautiful! it's the perfect work of art!"
"Today is my lucky day, I was able to authenticate two paintings of Paul Cézanne, and my life is complete from now on!"
Simon and the three experts pounced directly on the two oil paintings, their eyes glowing green, and they were extremely crazy and excited!
I'm afraid that the moment they said goodbye to their virgins, they weren't as excited as they are now!
Next, several experts were immersed in the beautiful artistic conception of the two oil paintings, completely forgetting all the people and things around them.
David also got busy, starting to review the consignment contract and discuss the details of the contract with two Sotheby's lawyers.
Ye Tian became the most leisurely person, chatting with Betty and Jennifer on the side, and looking at the appraisal process of several Sotheby's experts from time to time.
This time, the appraisal took a long time, lasting almost an hour!
Several experts used magnifying glasses to check every detail and every brush stroke of the two oil paintings! They also used the professional instruments they brought to identify the authenticity of the oil paintings, which were extremely meticulous and very professional!
During the whole appraisal process, the sighs of admiration in the living room never stopped, and several experts have been completely conquered by these two oil paintings!
It wasn't until a quarter past twelve that Simon pulled out his eyes from the two oil paintings and looked at Ye Tian excitedly.
It's time to announce the conclusions!