golden ear

Chapter 31

"There is also this painting, a vertical scroll in the seal script of Master Wu's Ji Chou year, 140cm by 70cm, inscribed on the right by Shigudi San, the book is still vigorous, and the 82-year-old Wu Changshuo is also an absolute masterpiece."

"This is a running script hand scroll of the year of the Gengzi, 230cm by 30cm, inscribed by Shi Mo. My brother mailed a good paper to ask for a book recently. It is a masterpiece for a close friend. Have you seen it?"

Wu Tianyuan frowned, didn't he see something?Looking at Sun Yuyao, she whispered, "Do you want to slap me in the face?"

Sun Yuyao was also very uncomfortable. Although she knew that this was a negotiating strategy of the other party, but a RB person used Master Wu Changshuo's works to point the country face to face?I also asked if the Chinese have seen it?
"Hit as much as you can! Don't give me face!"

Wu Tianyuan chuckled, and said in a low voice: "You translate for me, don't miss a single word!"

Wu Tianyuan nodded to Mr. Li to show respect, then stood up, loudly interrupted the well, pointed to the first piece of running script and said: "The size is not small, but it is not a high-quality work. It is said that Master Wu Changshuo wrote it after drinking." , look here, the writing is strong at the beginning, but after a dozen or so words, the breath begins to scatter."

Wu Tianyuan asked Sun Yuyao to translate as he spoke, and pointed to a place, "Especially here, the master obviously shook his hands a few times. Although he used a brush to cover it up, there were obvious traces. After more than 30 words, It's even more obvious that neither the layout nor the brushwork is as good as the beginning, so it's not a masterpiece!"

When Sun Yuyao finished translating what Wu Tianyuan had said, Jing Xia looked surprised and stared at Wu Tianyuan.Elder Li next to him was also curious, looking forward to the young man's next performance.

"Let's talk about this seal script, you can tell from the inscription that the master was 82 years old at that time, and the year of Ji Chou was 1925. I remember that the master was admitted to the hospital for liver disease in that autumn, and his health was not very good. This painting clearly shows that he lacks strength. , far from being able to compare with the master at his peak."

"This is an old collection of Shanghai Duoyuxuan. Wu Changshuo is good at seal script. This copy of stone drum writing is also a frequent subject. Compared with works from other periods, the level is not the highest."

Wu Tianyuan talked eloquently, and the more he spoke, the more vigorous he became. He knew the general inside story as soon as he touched it with his hands, and he knew where there were flaws and where there were shortcomings.

"This running script is for a friend's entertainment. Even if you are a close friend, you can't follow the master's own creative intentions! Although the paper is good, but the creativity is limited, you can't do it at will, and naturally it won't be hearty!"

Wu Tianyuan finished the three calligraphy in one breath, looked at the dull face in the well, smiled slightly, took a sip of water, and sat down casually.

"Okay!" Li Lao stood up, couldn't help clapping his hands and praised: "Little friend really has extraordinary eyesight. He has such a deep research on calligraphy and painting at such a young age. This old man really has eyes that don't know Mount Tai!"

Wu Tianyuan quickly stood up, and said politely: "Mr. Li, you are too polite, and you don't dare to use an axe in front of you, but a RB person pointing out our country's masters face to face, it's just a moment of anger!"

"Little friend is really temperamental! Not bad!"

Mr. Li nodded, and immediately looked at Wu Tianyuan with admiration, not only because of his sharp eyesight, but also because he was bloody. He was not very satisfied with the underground, but it was not his company after all, so it was inconvenient to express his opinions.Wu Tianyuan made a move today, and it was very refreshing!
"Mr. Jingxia, do you understand our opinion?" Sun Yuyao smiled deliberately, "Do you want me to repeat it again?"

"This?" Jing Shichiro managed to come back to his senses. He is also an expert and knows Wu Changshuo very well, so he naturally knows the gold content of Wu Tianyuan's words.Quickly bowed deeply, and said solemnly: "I'm sorry Tianyuan-jun, I didn't expect you to know so much about calligraphy and painting, I really admire you!"

When Wu Tianyuan saw it, he felt more at ease. No matter how he said it, his attitude of respecting the strong was very sincere, and if he had ability, he had ability. This point was very straightforward.

"I'm just talking about the facts. I'm an expert in my profession. You must distinguish between the good and the bad! Don't be offended, Mr. Jingxia!"

Mr. Li looked at it, smiled and smoothed things over and said, "It's all discussions in the industry. It's better to have a debate. Mr. Jingxia, I have the same opinion as Wu Tianyuan. This batch of Wu Changshuo's calligraphy is large in size and is a masterpiece in his later years. This is a unique feature and a selling point." .But after the master is 75 years old, after all, his physical strength is not as good as that of a mature man, and his writing power has declined. This is also a fact, and it cannot be denied!"

"Hi! You are right, I will pay attention to this point in the future, please give me some pointers!"

Inoichiro is very respectful now, especially to Wu Tianyuan. It is normal for Mr. Li to have eyesight in his 60s, but Wu Tianyuan is only in his early twenties. This is how he is now, but will he still have it in the future?

"Three, this is the painting of plum and stone made by Master Wu Changshuo in 1926, please appreciate it!"

This little devil is learning to be smart now, he doesn't talk about it himself, let others finish talking first, and then add.Mr. Li is a good friend of the boss, and a few casual words can affect his future, so he dare not neglect him.

"Little friend, what do you think of this picture?"

Mr. Li put on his glasses and started appreciating them with Wu Tianyuan. Now he is completely in the attitude of discussing among his peers, and his performance just now has won everyone's respect.

Sun Yuyao has now become a professional translator. Listening to the comments of the two conversations and communicating with the well in Japanese, the four of them formally started a discussion.

"I remember this picture of plum and stone was recorded in the RB edition of Wu Changshuo's Mofang. It seems to be Siwen Pavilion of Zhushi Corporation?"

Jing Shita nodded quickly, and said with a smile: "Mr. Tianyuan is really well-read and memorized. It is really written by Siwen Pavilion. Showa 46, that is, 1971."

"Well, it seems that it was published in the book of the great masters of modern Chinese painting - Wu Changshuo and Qi Baishi forever. It should be more than 60 pages? It seems to be!"

Mr. Li sighed: "Little friend is really a master, yes, the 67-page description is published! It took me a long time to find out!"

Wu Tianyuan nodded with a deep expression on his face, and secretly smiled in his heart: "What's the matter of obsessive knowledge, do you know it by asking?"

"This painting was also made by the master when he was 82 years old, but the brushwork is old and sharp. Both the layout and the blank space are done in one go. I personally feel that the inscription and calligraphy are much better than the one just now. The breath is steady and powerful. This is the master's handwriting! "

"That's right, this painting is not big, but it's definitely a masterpiece. There is also an inscription written by Dong Yusongwan. He is also a well-known calligraphy and painting master in RB. It has been handed down in an orderly manner and handed over by famous masters. It is a rare thing."

Wu Tianyuan didn't know what Dongyu Balls were, and he was probably a famous person. Judging by his appearance in the well, he probably had a lot of fame.This kind is the most valuable for collection. Two masters sing with each other, and a piece of calligraphy and painting has special meaning, and the auction price is very high.

The four of them started looking at the paintings with great interest, and did not take a break until noon, and continued in the afternoon.Wu Tianyuan's eyesight has completely conquered everyone, citing classics, even when it was published and recorded is very clear.Not to mention that the little devil was shocked down the well, even Mr. Li praised him greatly, and envied Sun Zhongzheng for having a good helper.

"Mr. Tianyuan, you must give me face tonight! I am the host, and if you invite the three of you to have a good meal, it is also considered a landlord's friendship!"

Seeing past six o'clock, everyone is satisfied. To be honest, the quality of the lots collected in this Xijing auction is very high, and it is more complete than domestic ones.It seems that RB really has good things, and they save them carefully, which is very good.

"This?" Wu Tianyuan hesitated.

"Go! Your eyesight has really won the respect of Inoichiro, no, it should be said to be respect!" Li Lao said with a smile: "It's rare for that kid to be generous once, let's go together!"

"Then respect is worse than obedience, thank you Inoka-kun!"

The four of them packed up, went to the most authentic sushi restaurant in the area, and had a good meal.Wu Tianyuan has a better understanding of RB's character, he is old-fashioned and well-behaved.But as long as you really have the ability, people will respect you, it's that simple!
(End of this chapter)