Jianbao life

Chapter 935 The Value of the Copper Ink Cartridge

Put the things in the car, and when everyone was about to drive away, they saw someone driving over. This person was also known to Chu Chen. He was a relatively senior collector in the capital. He had briefly communicated with this person a few times before. It can only be regarded as a nod.

Chu Chen smiled at him, and then drove away. When the car passed the door, he heard the collector asking Lao Chang if he had kept the painting for him.Lao Chang patted his chest and promised that since the collector had ordered it, he would definitely keep the painting, and after speaking, he led the collector into his house.

After the car drove for a certain distance, Wu Ke said with a speechless face: "That old man is too shameless to talk nonsense with his eyes open! By the way, you also know that person?"

Chu Chen nodded: "I've met a few times before."

"How about his eyesight? Can you tell that the painting is 'Exposing the Second Layer'?"

"It's so-so, I don't know whether it will be visible or not, but with the level of that painting, I think it is more likely that he can't see it with his eyesight."

"Is that so! Isn't that about to be slaughtered by that old Chang again?"

"It's very likely."

Hearing this, Wu Ke was a little upset and said: "Seeing this guy earning ignorant money, I feel uncomfortable. Tell me, if we told that person that there is a problem with the painting before, what expression would Lao Chang have?"

Chu Chen laughed and said, "What kind of expression can that be, of course his face is green with anger..."

In fact, he still didn't say a word. If he really did this, not only would he be angry, but even the Tibetan friend might be offended.

In the antique shop, it is common for people to know that what the other party is playing or buying is not old, but they are unwilling to say that something is wrong.This is not to say that everyone is unwilling to tell the truth, but because of practical factors.Regardless of the past or the future in this society, although everyone is willing to listen to the truth and listen to the truth, in fact, once you really tell the truth, you will get more curses in return.

Good medicine is good for the disease, and good advice is good for the ear. Although everyone knows this, only a few people accept and learn it. Even if they accept it on the surface, it actually goes in one ear and out the other.

In addition to human nature, the second reason is that antiques often involve money, and some things are even priceless treasures. Once money interests are involved, anything can happen.In the situation just now, if the collector thinks that Chu Chen said that, he wants to take the painting as his own, it is undoubtedly a bad thing with good intentions.

Moreover, because of this, there are corresponding rules in antique appraisal, which involves interests.

For example, when identifying antiques, it is generally the authority that has the final say.The appraisal results of things are often determined according to the degree of authority in the industry. For example, if a first-line expert says something is right, even if something is wrong, second-line experts will not deny his result.

In addition, appraisal experts generally do not dismantle each other. If an appraisal expert has already issued an evaluation report and evaluation price, even if other colleagues who are not teachers and students have opinions, they will generally not dismantle the situation publicly, but will choose to communicate in private. .

Because of the above two reasons, if Chu Chen appraises with the seniors together, he will read it first, and he will speak first in the end, lest the seniors make mistakes and it is inconvenient for him to change his words.

In addition, some experts will help each other cover when they do the appraisal.For example, there is an expert who has a high reputation, but he can only study and cannot identify real objects, while another expert is invincible in actual combat identification, but because of his reputation, others don't like to ask him for identification, so the two People identify their partners, and each takes what he needs.

The last rule is actually related to the human nature just mentioned, that is, the appraisal result must satisfy the customer.As long as the imitation is not too outrageous, all "look old", save yourself worry and effort, and both buyers and sellers will be happy.

Therefore, experts are needed for antique appraisal, but they cannot be relied upon, let alone blindly trusted, otherwise they may suffer losses, or even suffer big losses.

In fact, although Chu Chen didn't say much about this kind of thing, Wu Ke, who had been fascinated by it since childhood, could more or less guess it. She said with a smile: "In this world, there are few real gentlemen and many hypocrites. Losing money can make them have a long memory."

Speaking of this, she suddenly thought of something, and said with a smile: "Achen, why did you say you would buy that box of copper ink cartridges without even looking at it before? There is no secret hidden in it, right?"

Chu Chen couldn't tell the truth about this kind of matter related to supernatural powers, so he said, "What's the secret? I just think that the current price of the copper ink cartridge can't reflect its true value, so I'm going to buy it for collection."

Wu Ke agreed with Chu Chen's words, and she asked, "How much can it go up?"

Chu Chen thought for a while and said, "I think in a few years, the copper ink cartridge that Chen Shizeng participated in making just now should be worth [-] to [-] yuan."

"No way, can it go up so much?" Wu Ke was quite surprised. A copper ink cartridge is worth 100 to [-] yuan, and these fifty or sixty copper ink cartridges are worth at least [-] million yuan. The money is only [-], and the speed of making money is really amazing.

"Whether it can rise so much, I'm not sure, but I think so is also based."

Chu Chen explained with a smile: "First of all, although there are more people collecting copper ink cartridges, they have not yet formed a group. This can be seen from the market price of copper ink cartridges. That is to say, the entire collection industry , have not paid enough attention to copper ink cartridges, and the collection status of copper ink cartridges is extremely disproportionate to its artistic and historical added value."

"Under the conditions of a market economy, antiques can only realize their true value after research, publicity, circulation, auction, and hype. Copper ink cartridges are far from this..."

Hearing this, Wu Ke said: "Oh, I understand what you mean. When someone starts to notice the collection value of copper ink cartridges, the value of copper ink cartridges will start to rise. But, how can you be sure, how many Will someone start noticing the value of copper ink cartridges in the next year?"

Chu Chen smiled slightly: "It is said that there are not many antiques, but not many. Antiques in troubled times are golden and prosperous. Now many people, especially rich bosses, are starting to get involved in this business. Good things will be bought up sooner or later. Then Varieties that were not favored by everyone in the market before will come into everyone's field of vision. Therefore, I think that exquisitely crafted stationery items such as copper ink cartridges will definitely be welcomed by everyone..."

Because the copper ink box is a stationery item, after it appeared, it was deeply loved by the literati and even celebrities at that time. When they got a beautiful copper ink box, they often wrote poems and paintings on it, and then asked craftsmen to carve the poems and paintings. .Some literati also engraved their works on copper ink boxes and gave them to relatives and friends.

At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, ink cartridges became an object played by literati and dignitaries. At that time, it was regarded as a fashion to obtain a fine ink cartridge, and it became common practice.

Due to the small size of copper ink cartridges, drawing and writing on them must be very meticulous and careful. Therefore, the works on copper ink cartridges are usually the author's masterpieces and masterpieces, and because the metal is not easily damaged, this is the basis for long-term preservation.

It is precisely because of its long-term preservation characteristics that copper ink cartridges have become gifts and souvenirs for celebrating birthdays, getting married, achieving success in learning, and other major events.

For example, "So-and-so Yawan", "So-and-so Yazheng", "So-and-so Founding Commemoration", etc. Therefore, the engraved copper ink cartridge has become a glorious page in the modern history of our country, and it is related to many important events and important people.

This also gives copper ink cartridges a profound cultural connotation. During the time when copper ink cartridges were popular, almost all writers used them. People use things because of things, and things are expensive because of people. Many stories, which also increase the collection value of copper ink cartridges.

"And so on, there are many other reasons why copper ink cartridges are worth collecting, so I think that the price of copper ink cartridges will definitely reflect its due value before long."

Chu Chen went on to say: "Of course, just like antiques, there are good and bad, so are copper ink cartridges. Generally speaking, copper ink cartridges with fine depictions are worth collecting, and those with rough depictions can be discarded. But pay attention to figure out what is Crude, for example, Qi Baishi's paintings, with a few strokes, seem rough, but are actually extremely delicate."

"In addition, it also depends on the material quality of the copper ink cartridge. High-quality copper ink cartridges are pure copper, and their luster has not diminished even after a hundred years. Even with a high-power magnifying glass, no trachoma and impurities can be seen. Most of the They are all of this kind. The quality is much worse than those used by ordinary people, and they are basically worthless for collection..."

Next, Chu Chen talked about some points that need to be paid attention to when collecting copper ink cartridges. When the two got off the car at the entrance of the hotel, he just told Wu Ke all these.

Xiang Facai stopped early, and he just heard the end, so he said with a smile: "Mr. Chu, since you bought so many copper ink cartridges this time, can you explain to me some of them?"

Chu Chen smiled and nodded, "That's no problem."

Xiang Facai said happily: "Then let's have dinner first, and we'll talk about this matter after dinner at your restaurant."

"Row……"

After a sumptuous lunch, everyone drove to Chu Chen's antique shop.

When Chu Chen and Duan Xuefeng carried the box of copper ink cartridges to the store together, they found that Yuan Hongjian was also in the store today. At this time, he, Uncle Wu and others might have just had lunch and were drinking tea and chatting.

After greeting him enthusiastically, Yuan Hongjian asked with a smile, "Mr. Chu, what is this box of yours?"

"A box of copper ink cartridges."

"Copper ink cartridge?" Everyone felt a little strange after hearing Chu Chen's answer. Why did Chu Chen suddenly want to collect copper ink cartridges?

Seeing everyone's strange looks, Chu Chen smiled and said, "I just happened to meet them too, and I felt that the copper ink cartridges had good room for appreciation, so I bought them all."

(End of this chapter)