Inherit For Three Thousand Years

"Mr. Xiao, why do you have this idea? Our offer for "Thunder" is 28 million US dollars, isn't that enough to show our sincerity? How could it be an insult to you?" Abraham frowned and asked .

Xiao Yao said unhurriedly: "The auction price of Richter's "Abstract Painting" in February of this year was 47 million US dollars. Do you think that my "Thunder" is not as good as "Abstract Painting" in artistic achievement? Art is originally difficult to compare with superiors, but I think the difference between "Thunder" and "Abstract Painting" is still very obvious. I wonder if Mr. Abraham recognizes this?"

"Mr. Xiao, of course I agree with this, otherwise the high price of 28 million US dollars will not be quoted."

Abraham frowned and began to think about how to persuade Xiao Yao.

Xiaoyao's four works, especially "Fire" and "Thunder", are highly artistically highly appreciated and praised by the art world.

The Art Purchasing Department of the Louvre Museum in Paris agreed that Xiao Yao might become the most outstanding artist of this century, or at least one of them.

Xiao Yao is still very young now, "Fire" and "Thunder" may not be his most outstanding masterpieces, but they will certainly be one of his masterpieces. The focus and starting point of the museum's purchase of contemporary artists' works and collectors' purchase of contemporary artists' works are still different.

When collectors purchase works of contemporary artists, the most consideration must be the extent of future appreciation. Museums consider more the artistry of the works.

Xiao Yao's 4 works are undoubtedly collection-level masterpieces, and they are the top collections. After many studies, the Art Purchase Department agreed that even if all four works cannot be taken, at least one of the works must be taken.

If you miss this opportunity, Xiao Yao's reputation will grow in the future, and the purchase cost will inevitably become higher and higher.

After investigating Xiao Yao's information, it was discovered that he was still a hidden rich man. Artists are inherently eccentric. A rich artist might be even more stubborn in some aspects. Talking about cooperation with a rich and outstanding artist, Abraham is ready to face all kinds of difficulties.

After thinking about it for a while, Abraham still felt that it would be better to test Xiao Yao's bottom line first, and then negotiate.

He said: “We at the Louvre in Paris appreciate Mr. Xiao’s achievements in art, and respect you personally. There is absolutely no insult. Our group of 6 people from the Louvre rushed to Kyoto to meet with Mr. Xiao. , Just out of respect for you, we at the Louvre are very sincere in buying the painting "Thunder". I wonder if Mr. Xiao, what are your price requirements?"

"My requirements are not high, as long as it is enough to match my artistic achievements in this work. You should know that I am not short of money. If it is only because of money, I will not sell this work. Just as you respect me, I also respect the Louvre very much. I will not open my mouth and make unreasonable demands, but the price must at least match the artistic height of the painting."

After indulging for a moment, Xiao Yao continued: "To put it bluntly, even if the work "Thunder" is evaluated in the history of world art, it should be at the top of the pyramid. I can reduce this work to contemporary evaluation. , I think the work "Thunder" is the most artistic work among contemporary art. I wonder if Mr. Abraham agrees with this statement?"

"I agree with this statement." Abraham answered directly without hesitation.

The Louvre's internal evaluation of Xiao Yao's works is very high, and he considers his works to be epoch-making masterpieces, especially "Fire" and "Thunder", which are simply God's strokes. I am afraid that only Xiao Yao himself will be able to surpass these two works in the future.

"Since Mr. Abraham agrees with this point, it is easy to say. My request is: The transfer price of the work "Thunder" must be the highest price of contemporary art. If this cannot be met, I will not transfer it. "

Abraham immediately shook his head and said, "Mr. Xiao, your request is too high. I don't think any museum or collector can meet your request. I think in 10 years, your request may be met, if it is A hundred years later, it is possible for the price to increase several times, but in this period, your request cannot be fulfilled."

Xiao Yao smiled slightly and said firmly: "Then I will collect it myself, and keep it for 10 years before transferring it. You know, I am not short of money. If Mr. Abraham did not come from the Louvre, if not Because of the respect for the Louvre, it is impossible to have this meeting. My works will only appear in the hands of museums, philanthropists, and individual relatives and friends. My works cannot be bought in other ways."

Abraham was silent.

The Louvre in Paris is bound to win Xiao Yao's works, and that's why we have this meeting.

But Xiao Yao's request was indeed a bit high. He couldn't agree to it on the spot, so he could only study and decide after returning.

"Do you mean the highest auction record for paintings by living artists?" Out of luck, Abraham asked.

"Of course not. I mean the highest auction record of a living artist's artwork. If I remember correctly, Jeff Koons’ orange giant installation "Balloon Dog" was created in February this year for $58.405 million. New auction records of works by living artists." Xiao Yao’s tone was firm, "The price of "Thunder" must be at least higher than "Balloon Dog", otherwise I will continue to collect it myself. Even if you are from the Louvre, I will only Can express regret."

"Your request is too high, I can't make a decision." Abraham frowned, and did not immediately refuse.

Xiao Yao was indifferent, but Lu Jinguang's eyes showed excitement.

Lu Jinguang did not expect that the Louvre’s willingness to purchase would be so strong, Xiao Yao had already spoken loudly, and he did not scare the other back away. Obviously, there is still room for discussion on this matter.

Seeing Abraham's attitude, Lu Jinguang felt that even if the price of "Thunder" does not reach the height of close to 60 million US dollars, it should not be too different.

In case Abraham agreed to this request, "Thunder" really created the highest auction price for a contemporary artist's artwork, that would be incredible!

The reputation of Xiao Yao's works is high enough, and it's just a one-sided praise. However, the conversion of the reputation of the work into the market price of the work still needs real examples to prove it.