Jianbao life

Chapter 132 Attitude
After hearing what Mr. Liu said, Liu Qinshu couldn't help but nodded.

There are about seven or eight handed down works that are considered to be Dong Yuan. However, at that time, the painters generally did not sign their paintings, so the identification of later generations is only based on the judgment of relevant records, and only "The Riverside Map" is the only one signed. of.

However, the mountains and rocks in the "A Picture of the Bank of the River" in the Metropolis used the layer-by-layer rendering techniques since the Tang Dynasty, instead of using the mochi that Dong Yuan pioneered. This has been controversial for so many years. "is not the main reason for Dong Yuan's work.

Now I have found a "Xi'an Map" using the mochi technique. Although it can further prove that the previous "Xi'an Map" was not made by Dong Yuan, it cannot be completely considered that the previous "Xi'an Map" must not be Dong Yuan's work is precisely because Dong Yuan's works have been handed down to the present, and only this work has a signature.

But just like Mr. Liu said, if you want to prove that the previous painting "The Bank of the River" is indeed Dong Yuan's work, you must produce more solid evidence, otherwise it is just wishful thinking.

However, even if the previous "Beach of the River" is a copy or an imitation, its value will not be damaged. After all, its artistic achievement itself is very high, not much inferior to the original.

Just like the previous debate on the authenticity of the "Lanting Preface" written by Wang Xizhi in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, after a long period of time, all parties were at a loss.However, the artistic achievement of "Lanting Preface" is extremely high, and it is not an exaggeration to call it "the best running script in the world", and all parties have reached a consensus on one point.

However, compared to Liu Qinshu who was slightly skeptical about this work, Chu Chen firmly believed in his heart that this work must be the authentic work of Dong Yuan, and the ability would not deceive him in terms of value estimation and age judgment.

"Xiao Chu, your luck is beyond words. You can pick up two big leaks when you buy a house. This "Beach of the River" can be said to be a cultural relic of the national treasure level. Needless to say, its value, You picked up the money for such a house in this way, I have been playing antiques for so many years, why haven't I encountered such a good thing?"

Liu Qinshu said to Chu Chen enviously, Chu Chen's luck is so good that she has nothing to say. Buying a house like this can find a big mistake, and there are two of them. She grew up with this kind of thing. I haven't seen it yet.

Chu Chen scratched his head and said, "Hey, maybe this is the blessing I accumulated in my previous lives."

After Mr. Liu heard the words, he smiled and said: "It seems that Xiao Chu, you were a good person in previous lives, but Xiao Shu, you made a mistake in one sentence. How can such a work be measured by money? Xiao Chu, If it were you, would you trade it for a villa?"

Chu Chen shook his head quickly and said, "If I don't change, even if it's a good house, I won't change it. The house and money are just a part of life, as long as it is enough for my own living needs. Besides the house and money, as long as you If you work hard on your own, you will earn money sooner or later. But paintings like this are usually not even encountered, let alone begged. How can I do such a thing as picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons."

Mr. Liu laughed and said, "Xiao Chu is right, Xiao Shu, you have to learn more from Xiao Chu's attitude, you are too utilitarian, and everything is measured by money. If you don't change this , you will never be a collector in the future.”

Hearing this, Liu Qinshu couldn't help retorting: "Dad, I'm not as bad as you said, right? You don't know how many collections I have now."

Mr. Liu shook his head and said, "Do you think that if you have a large collection, you can become a collector? If so, anyone who is rich can become a collector. Think about it, how much do you know about your collection? ?”

"Let's just say you've been thinking about picking up leaks. Let me tell you a story I heard from my friend."

"Once, my friend was entrusted by someone to sell a bronze mirror, but he knew a little about Han and Tang bronze mirrors, but the bronze mirror in his hand happened to be from the Jin Dynasty, so in the end he helped his friend It was sold for 6 yuan."

"But not long after, the person who bought the bronze mirror sold it to a friend in Beijing for 16 yuan, and made a profit of 10 yuan. I saw this bronze mirror again at the auction, with a price tag of 36 yuan, and finally 40 yuan."

Hearing this, Liu Qinshu couldn't help but sneered and said, "That's because he's stupid, since he doesn't know, why didn't he ask others?"

Mr. Liu chuckled and said, "Yes, Xiao Shu, what you said is indeed a solution, but have you ever thought about why he sold it for 6 yuan?"

Liu Qinshu pondered for a while, then replied: "He should have used the price of Han and Tang bronze mirrors as a reference."

"Yes, he just took the price of Han and Tang bronze mirrors as a reference and sold that bronze mirror. Then let me ask you again, do you know that you bought a blue and white folded branch flower from the Qianlong official kiln the year before last? How much is the hexagonal bottle worth now?"

"This……"

Liu Qinshu frowned and pondered for a while, then said hesitantly: "I bought it for 41 at the time, so it should be 60 by now?"

Mr. Liu shook his head with a smile, and said, "Look, you're still talking about picking up leaks all day long. No, you didn't pick it up yourself, so someone else picked it up! Xiao Chu, I'll test you, do you know this Liufang The price of the bottle?" At this point, he told Chu Chen the data of the six-square bottle.

Chu Chen thought for a while and said, "The price should be around 110 million."

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

Chu Chen chuckled, and said, "During the auction last month in Hanhaichun, Beijing, there was a hexagonal bottle, which was similar to Aunt Liu's. At that time, it was photographed for more than 110 million."

"what?"

Liu Qinshu exclaimed, and then said a little unconvinced: "Dad, if I hadn't been on a business trip to the Shanghai stock market that time, how could I not know the price of my hexagonal bottle!"

Mr. Liu chuckled and said, "Then you say all day long that you want to pick up leaks, what is a leak? For example, you can buy a treasure worth tens of thousands of yuan or even higher at a price of several thousand yuan. The opportunity to pick up a leak is very important to everyone Individuals are all equal, but you must have enough knowledge and vision to be able to seize the opportunity to pick up the leak."

"Just like you, you don't even know the value of your own things, and you still want to pick up the leaks? You want to say that you were away on a business trip, but as long as you have the heart, can't you find a way to know the price? Even if you don't have time at that time , After so many days after coming back, can’t you understand it?”

"How can you become a qualified collector with an attitude like yours?"

After several questions in succession, Liu Qinshu's expression became embarrassing. What his father said was right, his attitude towards antiques was indeed too casual, and he really failed his father's perennial teachings.

"Dad, I'm sorry to disappoint you. In fact, when you think about it, my character is too lazy, and I'm really not suitable for in-depth study of antiques."

Mr. Liu chuckled, shook his head, and said, "You are somewhat self-aware, but unfortunately, your senior brother only knows how to study knowledge, and you are too rigid. Although your second senior brother is flexible, he puts money aside. In the first place, I don't know who can inherit my mantle!"

Speaking of this, Mr. Liu looked at Chu Chen with a smile on his face, which made Chu Chen's heart beat wildly. Could it be that Mr. Liu is going to accept me as an apprentice?But if he asks me if I want to, how should I answer?Should I be more tactful, or agree directly?
"Little Chu!"

"I……"

Chu Chen was still fantasizing that Mr. Liu was going to accept him as an apprentice, when he suddenly heard Mr. Liu calling him, he almost yelled out the words "I do". Fortunately, he reacted quickly and took the words back, otherwise he would have Make a fool of yourself.

Elder Liu couldn't help asking, "Xiao Chu, what did you say?"

Chu Chen blushed and said, "My stomach hurts, I want to go to the bathroom."

After finishing speaking, before Mr. Liu and the others responded, they ran out in a hurry. While running, they wailed in their hearts. This time it was really a shame. Chu Chen, why did you lose the chain at a critical moment? I don’t know what will happen to Mr. Liu and the others. Yes I do!

Old Liu, father and daughter, seeing this situation, couldn't help laughing. They didn't expect that Chu Chen, who was always calm and composed in front of them, would have such a time.

After a few minutes, Chu Chen walked back calmly. Of course, he is only acting calm now, but he is actually very nervous inside. What he fears most now is that Mr. Liu and the others will lose points in their impression of him because of this incident.

In fact, Chu Chen was completely concerned about it, so why would Mr. Liu and the others be dissatisfied with him because of such a trivial matter?On the contrary, they still felt that Chu Chen's behavior was like that of young people. What Chu Chen showed before was really too old and lacked a little vigor that young people have.

Seeing Chu Chen come in, Mr. Liu asked him with a smile: "Xiao Chu, are you okay, do you want Xiao Shu to find some medicine for you?"

Seeing this situation, Chu Chen breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly shook his head and said, "No need, my stomach pain is gone, thank you for your concern."

"Hehe, as long as it's okay, let me ask you, what are you going to do with this "Beach of the River"?"

Chu Chen didn't think much, and replied: "I definitely want to store it up, but I haven't finished the renovation, Mr. Liu, you can take the trouble and put the things here with you first. But things are so valuable, I can It's a bit uneasy even if it's in vain!"

It's possible that this "Scenery of the Bank of the River" can't be placed in Uncle Wu's place, but since it's so valuable, Uncle Wu will definitely have trouble sleeping and eating there, so to avoid his worries, it's better to keep it with Mr. Liu.

As soon as the words fell, Mr. Liu understood what Chu Chen meant, and thought to himself that he was indeed right. Xiao Chu didn't feel at ease because the things were precious, that he owned them.

(End of this chapter)