Riding the wind of rebirth

Chapter 1560 Magical Technique

It was quite interesting for Zhou Zhi and Luo Zhongrong to enjoy the collection while exchanging stories about the collection.

Of course, the prerequisite for such exchanges is that everyone is a real person. For example, the "National Treasure Gang" in later generations who can't tell the truth, it is superfluous to say anything.

"In fact, when you first enter the collection market, you don't necessarily have to buy works by famous artists. You can target a certain artist and try to buy his best works. If you have limited funds, it is better to buy the best works by lesser famous artists." Luo Zhongrong said: "As far as collection is concerned, a few million can buy a very good thing, and tens of thousands of dollars can also buy a very good work. It does not necessarily require a lot of money to have good things."

"Actually, when I first entered the collecting market, outstanding ancient calligraphy and painting works were already relatively difficult to find. However, among the modern and contemporary famous calligraphy and painting artists closest to us, in addition to a few famous artists, there are many famous artists who have not yet been included in museums. , art history and art collection.”

While talking, everyone came to a shrimp painting by Qi Baishi, and Zhou Zhi stood still: "The market is constantly changing, which just tests personal vision and thinking. It is really wise and far-sighted for the virtuous couple to focus on Chinese paintings of the past century. Lift."

"For example, Mr. Shiraishi's works, while Mr. Daqian's works have soared to hundreds of thousands, his works have not even exceeded 10,000. If Mr. Luo's painting had been purchased at an early stage... 7,000?"

Luo Zhongrong smiled a little proudly: "It's almost the same except for one zero. I bought it in the arts and crafts store on the ground floor of the Capital Hotel in 1990, for 800."

Zhou Zhi couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "You have a good sense!"

"In fact, it doesn't really require discernment." Luo Zhongrong said: "At that time, there were fine products all over the mainland, so don't think too much about the authenticity. That time I also included Ren Xiong, Ju Lian, Wu Dachang, Wu Changshuo, Wu Hufan, and Puru , Pan Tianshou and Zhao Shaoang’s works.”

"By the way, I fell in love with Zhang Daqian and Zhang Shanzi from that time."

"Look, this is the "Ape Playing with a Crane" by Mr. Yoshiko that I earned that time."

The scroll is a typical Song Dynasty painting style, and the imitation of Yi Yuanji has reached an exquisite level. The ape in the picture transitions from gray to black from the body to the limbs, and the hair color is so excessive that no trace of the brush strokes can be seen. It is clear that the author is showing off his skills, because this kind of expression technique is something Yi Yuanji does not have.

In a sense, this technique can be considered superior to the previous one.

The face of the roe ape is composed of gray and white hairs, except for its two eyes, which are highlighted with lacquer ink and are shiny. Although it is titled "Playing Crane", the expression shown by the roe ape is only curious and friendly.

Compared with the cranes in the picture, the cranes are larger and the roe are smaller. However, due to the ingenious dynamic grabbing and up-and-down layout, the roe hanging down from the wisteria with its magical arm reaching for the tail of the crane has become a The theme, and the crane looking back has become a supporting role. This visual effect is also quite magical.

There is no doubt that this is Zhang Shanzi's masterpiece of depicting animals.

Zhou Zhi felt that his Taoist heart, which had been missing because he did not receive Zhang Shanzi's roe ape painting last time in the capital, had been restored. He smiled at Luo Zhongrong and said, "Thank you, Mr. Luo, for parting with me."

Luo Zhongrong was not polite: "This picture doesn't count, let's go and watch "Spring Clouds and Dawn Mist"."

"Spring Clouds and Dawn Mists" is Zhang Daqian's large-scale splash-color landscape painting. The scroll is one meter by one meter four, which is 13 square feet.

This painting is undoubtedly an important collection of Jiemei Tower. It is hung in a separate room together with several other important works. Lin Wanqiu and Mao Yunsong are already waiting here, and they are immersed in studying this scroll. .

There is also a painting placed in front of the scroll, but it is in the form of an album. "How is it?" Luo Zhongrong asked.

"Very sophisticated." Mao Junsong raised his head and said with a smile: "In addition to Zhang Shanzi's twelve paintings of Huangshan, the poem titles of several of them are also worth a lot of money. Mr. Luo will not lose in this exchange."

"We make friends through painting, and we won't be intimate if we say it's a loss or not." Luo Zhongrong said with a smile: "Should I read "Spring Clouds and Dawn" first, or review "Huangshan Tour" first?"

"It's all on the table. It's not a loss in exchange, but Mr. Luo's question is a bit regretful." The two of them have become familiar with each other, and Zhou Zhi'ai's joking nature is exposed: "I'd better do my job first. ”

Everyone laughed. Lin Wanqiu gave up her position and became Zhou Zhi's assistant.

In fact, it is best to wear gloves and masks when appraising important paintings and calligraphy. However, there are gloves here but not masks. It must be because Zhou Zhi has a special status, and Luo Zhongrong and Mao Yunsong feel embarrassed.

Putting on his gloves, Zhou Zhi began to turn on the lights and study it carefully.

Zhang Daqian's paintings are very beautiful. Although they are small-format albums, the beautiful peaks of Huangshan Mountain, the peculiar pine trees, and the vast sea of ​​clouds give people a sense of grandeur.

There is no doubt that this kind of painting is Zhang Daqian's meticulous work, but I don't know why it caused controversy on the island.

However, Zhou Zhi did not take a closer look, and instead studied the blank areas.

In fact, for paintings that have been mounted, it is very difficult to identify them only by paper, because the paper has been separated from its original state at this time, and has gone through layers of backing, trimming, vitriol, calendering and other processes. , if you are not very familiar with paper, or if you are not a paper with very obvious characteristics, it will be very difficult to identify it.

Fortunately, Zhang Daqian's set of albums also has the above-mentioned difficulties, but it also has a huge advantage, that is, in the process of mounting the entire set, it is obvious that the intention of the author or the first collector was to deliberately The characteristics of the drawing paper are highlighted as much as possible.

This kind of mounting method actually tests the framer's skills. Zhou Zhi first looked at it in general, and then picked up a magnifying glass to study it bit by bit. While looking at it, he shook his head and secretly sighed in his heart. You really can't underestimate the world's heroes. Today is here. I found my framing teacher on a small set of album pages.

He was fascinated here, but the three people beside him misunderstood his movements, and couldn't help but look at each other nervously, wondering if there was something wrong with the painting.

Finally, Mao Junsong couldn't bear it anymore and asked in a low voice: "Mr. Zhou, is there something wrong with this album...?"

"Ah?" Zhou Zhi finally came back from his fugue: "No, no problem, I'm just curious about how senior did it."

"What do you mean?"

"It's like this. As we all know, the last process of mounting calligraphy and painting is to fix the color of the picture. The general method is to spray the mounted picture with glue and sometimes fold it with clean rice paper for several times. Secondary calendering process.”

The people in the room are all experts, so they naturally understand this.

"No matter how many times the post-processing process is done, it will leave traces on the paper." Zhou Zhi said: "What I'm curious about is that this album page has obviously been reinforced with pictures, but what's amazing is that all the reinforcements are on the back of the heart. , without leaving anything superfluous on the front.”