Jianbao life

Chapter 88 Antique Black Market ([-])

There are not many people interested in this pen holder, and after seeing it, they were quite disappointed. After waiting for a few minutes, the auctioneer saw that no one came up, so he said, "Bosses, I have an ancient pen holder. It can also be placed in the study." Add some spice and make an offer if you want."

But obviously everyone is not interested in this thing, and few people want to be the last one to be taken advantage of.The auctioneer is not surprised by this situation, but he is not in a hurry, anyway, someone will bid, it's just a matter of how much.

Chu Chen was not in a hurry to bid, and after waiting for a few minutes, seeing that no one had made an offer, he said, "Two thousand!"

When Qian Changxing heard that it was Chu Chen's offer, he originally wanted to step in, but looking at the pen holder, he was really not interested, and judging from Chu Chen's expression, he didn't seem to be very interested. He quoted the price by himself, but Chu Chen didn't take over, that would be really embarrassing.

After Chu Chen made an offer, everyone was still silent. After all, the quality of this pen holder is there. Anyone who has a little bit of experience in antiques can judge its value. The process of the auction.

After Chu Chen got the pen holder, Zhao Qirui asked curiously, "Xiao Chu, what's wrong with this pen holder?"

Chu Chen shook his head and said with a smile, "It's hard to say, anyway, it's cheap, so I bought it as a souvenir."

After Zhao Qirui heard the words, he smiled and didn't say much. He hadn't paid for the things, and if he really picked them up and missed them, he couldn't publicize them. Maybe people would go back on their word. After all, this is a black market for antiques.

Next, the auction item is also very precious, a box of agarwood from the late Qing Dynasty.

Agarwood is the dry woody part of trees such as Agarwood or Agarwood, a plant in the family Daphneaceae. It is a kind of wood, spices and traditional Chinese medicine.When the heart of the agarwood plant is stimulated by trauma or fungal infection, it will secrete a large amount of resin with a strong fragrance.These parts are also called "water agarwood" because of their high density.

In many parts of the world, agarwood is a precious spice, which is used to burn incense, extract spices, add to wine, or directly carve into decorations.

This box has a large amount of agarwood wood and is well preserved. Originality is even more rare.

Such a box of top-quality agarwood, not to mention Zhao Qirui's love, even Chu Chen wanted to buy it, but unfortunately Chu Chen had no money, and Zhao Qirui wanted to buy these agarwood because he took pictures of the pair of enamel colored bowls before, and the money was not enough. Not enough, it was finally photographed by two familiar bosses at a price of [-] million.

This result made Zhao Qirui quite regretful. He sighed and said, "Hey, I didn't expect the last thing to be this kind of top-notch old agarwood. If I had known, I would not have taken this pair of bowls! Baldy Ma, what did you say before?" Why didn't you remind me."

Ma Baldzi said with some embarrassment: "Well, Mr. Zhao, I am also powerless. Before, they would only notify me of the items in this auction. The quality is good. As for what the items are, I am the same as you. In the dark."

Zhao Qirui saw that he had a sad face, and said with a smile: "Okay, don't act like this, after all, it's not that you are timid. You have been in this industry for more than ten years, and you only dare to do work on the periphery. Focus on the core. If we have not cooperated for so many years, and you are also able to do things well, I would have changed people a long time ago."

Ma Baldzi was grateful to Dade with a charming smile on his face, and thought in his heart, if I hadn't been cautious for so many years, I would have been in trouble a long time ago, if I didn't have a wife and children to support, I really wouldn't want to do this job.

Of course, Baldy Ma was just thinking about it. You must know that just for the things Zhao Qirui photographed today, he would get at least [-] to [-] yuan in points, and Zhao Qirui would give him some extra benefits.The money he earned on this day was equivalent to the income of many people in the capital for a year, and he would not be willing to give up if he was asked to quit.

Everyone thought the auction was over, but unexpectedly, the auctioneer said with a smile on his face: "Bosses, due to some special reasons, there is one more thing added to this auction, but this last one But it is a heavy weapon, I believe everyone will not be disappointed, please look forward to it, Shengkeng, a piece of the White Jade Cauldron of the Warring States Period!"

Hearing the name, Chu Chen thought it was a small tripod. Unexpectedly, it was not the etiquette team that took the thing this time, but two strong men carried it out. Judging by the height of the tripod's ears, it was above the auctioneer's waist. Yes, it is estimated that there should be eight or ninety centimeters.Seeing this, he couldn't help being a little stunned, this is completely a heavy weapon!

As soon as the tripod was lifted up, there was an uproar at the scene. This heavy weapon is really shocking!When this white jade tripod was brought to the front of the stage, someone rushed up impatiently, and looked around it excitedly.

With sharp eyes, Chu Chen saw some details, and said in surprise: "It seems to be a high-relief chilong pattern on it, and it looks like the real thing!"

A Chao has been with Zhao Qirui for a long time, and he has been to the black market a lot. This is the first time he saw such a heavy weapon, and he was a little shocked and said: "I don't know if it is true or not. If it is true, then this group of people are really courageous." It's too big, you dare to shoot this kind of thing!"

After Zhao Qirui heard the words, he also nodded, and said: "This group of people is indeed too courageous. It seems that this thing has not been unearthed for a long time, and it might be involved in a big case. I said Baldy Ma, you are not afraid to enter Bureau."

Ma Baldzi said with a sad face: "I really don't know about this. No one has revealed that this kind of thing is up for auction in advance. If I had known about this auction, I would not have gotten involved."

Zhao Qirui pointed at Bald Ma and smiled: "Look at you, you are not involved in the organization, you can make a big deal, maybe you are still a local master."

When they were talking and laughing, Chu Chen accidentally saw Yu Guangjie and the two smiling meaningfully, and then thought of the Warring States Jade Dragon in the afternoon, and said hesitantly: "Brother Zhao, do you think the jade pendant in the afternoon will be okay?" Did they come out together?"

After hearing the words, Zhao Qirui pondered for a long time, then looked at Yu Guangjie, and said, "This matter is really uncertain."

"The investigation..." Ma Baldzi asked with some trepidation.

Seeing his appearance, Zhao Qirui knew what was the reason. The matter might involve a group of daring local masters, and Ma Baldzi's worry was not unreasonable, so he said, "Okay, you can help me with the matter in the afternoon." Just inquire about it, it doesn’t matter if it succeeds or not.”

Hearing this, Baldy Ma breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't offend Tufuzi, and neither could Zhao Qirui. In his heart, to a certain extent, Zhao Qirui was a little more terrifying than Tufuzi.

Chu Chen said softly, "Brother Zhao, let's not get involved with things like this."

Zhao Qirui nodded, and said, "I'm sure I won't mix it up, and we can't afford to mix it up with this little money, but it's okay if we go up and enjoy it."

Chu Chen nodded, and then the two came to Bai Yuding together.

This white jade tripod is also carved with Hetian white jade, just such a large piece of Hetian white jade is enough to show its extraordinary.Moreover, it is even more difficult to hollow out such a large piece of jade to make such a tripod. Just because of this alone, people have to be amazed.

Most of the tripod is covered with brown-gray ooze, and the jade color is translucent and crystal-clear, dazzling and very pleasing to the eye.This tripod has a flat mouth and a bulging belly. Symmetrical ears protrude from both sides of the tripod, and three animal feet are attached to the bottom to depict taotie decorations.

The mouth and ears of the white jade tripod are carved with back patterns, and the outer wall is carved with chilong patterns, string patterns, and taotie patterns in high relief. The carvings are very fine and vivid, reflecting the superb craftsmanship of the sculptor.

Judging from the style of decoration, carving techniques and color bleeding, this is indeed a white jade tripod from the Warring States Period, and judging from the traces on the surface, it is indeed a newly unearthed thing.

This white jade tripod from the Warring States period is huge in shape, beautiful in decoration and exquisite in shape. It can be said to be quite rare, let alone rare. Chu Chen has never seen such a similar white jade tripod until now, no matter in terms of artistic value or economic value. , or cultural value, this tripod can be regarded as a national treasure.

"How is it?" Zhao Qirui asked hurriedly after the two returned to their seats.

Chu Chen said solemnly: "From my point of view, no matter how you look at it, this tripod should be a white jade tripod from the Warring States Period. s things."

"Hehe." Zhao Qirui said with a smile: "This kind of thing is a hot potato. Even if I have money, I dare not buy it home. Let's concentrate on watching the fun."

"200 million!" The first person's quotation was so high, Chu Chen guessed that the competition below would be very fierce, but he couldn't figure it out, if these people bought it, would they dare to show off in the market?
"240 million!"

"300 million!"

Sure enough, just as Chu Chen had guessed, the quotation for this tripod rose in a straight line, and the competition was very fierce. Moreover, the quotation soon exceeded 500 million.

However, Chu Chen also discovered a detail. One of the middle-aged people who often quoted prices should be a babysitter. The middle-aged people would also spare no effort to raise the price when they encountered something that looked good a few times before. The price often dies down.

But this is normal, not to mention the black market for antiques, even if it is a formal auction, this kind of childcare also exists.

But in the end, the price was quoted by the partnership. After all, this is a black market antique, and everyone can bring limited money.In the end, this white jade tripod was bought by a boss who seemed to be an upstart at a price of 620 million.

(End of this chapter)