Chapter 218 Treasure Appraisal Competition

In the first round, jewelry appreciation is in the form of an auction.

The reserve price of each piece of jewelry is 100,000 US dollars. Every gambler naturally has a chance to buy it, but the highest price is only 1 million US dollars. This gives all participating gamblers a choice. If you are really optimistic about a piece of jewelry, you can even get it directly at a price of 1 million, but at the same time, if you run out of 1 million chips, you will lose the qualification to continue bidding later.

So this is also luck. Maybe other people's shares are used up, but the final appearance may be of great value, so it's cheaper for the gamblers who have not participated in the quotation before. However, it is not possible to wait until the end to pick up the bargain, because each gambler can only take action once, so only about 50 pieces of exhibits participated in the jewelry auction were prepared, and then they were selected and sorted. But at the same time, it is also stipulated that if there is only one candidate to participate in the bidding, the price of the last exhibit will be directly set at 500,000 US dollars. The auction will also end.

Ellie turned her head and said to Zhang Ping, "Well, do you have confidence? If you don't feel good, give up early. I'll help you choose a piece of jewelry later, and I'll definitely let you pass.

Zhang Ping laughed and said, "Don't worry, although I'm not very good at it, I must have hope to get the top ten. At worst, I won't do it. Maybe many people buy a false product or even doesn't match the name. Ha ha, then I won't get it."

Seeing that he was hard-mouthed, Ellie made a grimace at him and said, "Hey hey, then you'd better wait to sleep on the floor."

Speaking of which, Ellie has such self-confidence and naturally has her capital. You should know that she is a disciple of Gao Jin, the god of gambling. In addition to gambling, Gao Jin is also an snoisseur in jewelry appreciation and a well-known collector in Hong Kong. And Ellie adheres to his gambling skills and has a lot of achievements in natural jewelry. So when I knew the specific details, I vowed to bet with Zhang Ping.

Because it is a special gamble, the auction is also different from the usual procedure. Each round has five exhibits listed at the same time, but it does not indicate the specific origin, which requires each gambler's own vision and judgment.

The first round of exhibits is listed, two diamond necklaces, two emerald bracelets, and a white jade ring. The details of each exhibit are displayed on the big screen behind the auction booth.

The only natural thing Zhang Ping can rely on is his heavenly eye. According to his experience, the older he is, the stronger the aura he carries on it. But for pure jewelry, Zhang Ping is dwarfed. He doesn't know what the specific value of jewelry is, the meaning of the collection, the historical allusions, the designer's qualifications, etc. are all blank for him. Therefore, after seeing these five exhibits, Zhang Ping only found a faint aura on the two bracelets, but the other three could not be seen. Make up your mind now and don't take action for the time being.

However, some people still can't stand it and take the lead in bidding.

"200,000, No. 1 diamond necklace."

"300,000, No. 5 white jade ring."

"100,000, No. 3 emerald bracelet."

...

Each quotation was re-quoted by the beautiful waitress, and then appeared on the big screen.

Soon, all five exhibits in the first round had their own owners. The highest transaction price was the No. 5 white jade ring, and the transaction price reached $600,000. The lowest is the No. 2 diamond necklace. Only one person bid and got this diamond necklace for only $100,000. I don't know if it made a lot of money or bought a fore.

The second round was soon over, and several gambling kings and Ellie Liu Dawu did not take action. On the contrary, many gamblers have begun to get excited, and the price has gradually risen. Even a gambler directly bought a Van Gogh calligraphy and painting for 1 million US dollars.

After the third round began, Liu Dawu took a look at a ring. The shape of the ring is a butterfly flying high. The wings of the butterfly are inlaid with dazzling yellow diamonds, which is eye-catching. The design of the hairpin is relatively simple. The top of the hairpin is inlaid with two overlapping butterflies, snuggled together and lingering. A string of fringe hangs from the top of the hairpin. The pendant of the fringe is two large-carat yellow diamonds.

"One million dollars!" Liu Dawu didn't shout, but he was stunned. Unexpectedly, he directly called a million, and the whole audience was in an uproar. This also made several people with intentions feel a little surprised and even regretful. Yili couldn't help admiring Liu Dawu and said, "Dawu, you have a good vision. This ring is at least more than 3 million US dollars. You only make money. I admire it. Hey, I wanted to take the lead, but you took the lead."

Liu Dawu laughed and said, "Yili, you can't buy this ring. This should be bought by a man for his love. Wei Wei, what do you think of that ring?

Xu Wei's face was shy, full of happiness, and he snuggled in Liu Dawu's arms.

At this time, the other four exhibits were also auctioned. Due to the influence of Liu Dawu, the transaction price of these four exhibits was obviously much higher than that of the last two rounds. In addition to Liu Dawu, there is also an exhibit, which was directly called for 1 million US dollars by one of the gamblers, and won it directly in the second round of bidding.

The fourth round of exhibits was put up, and Zhang Ping, who had been leaning lazily against the chair, finally found out. In one of the paintings, he found something strange. Originally, it was just a faint layer of aura, but Zhang Ping accidentally found that there seemed to be another universe in this painting. Only then did I carefully observe it with the heavenly eyes. Sure enough, I found that under the layer of calligraphy and painting on the surface, there was a slightly smaller layer of calligraphy and painting. In the mezzanine layer, there was much more aura than the silk overflowing on the surface, which was very thick.

Although Zhang Ping doesn't know calligraphy and painting, from those auras alone, this is undoubtedly a treasure. At the time of his observation, people began to make quotations one after another. Except for the carefully quoted $100,000 for the calligraphy and painting, the remaining four pieces began with quotations of more than 300,000 yuan. Zhang Ping was also too lazy to use his brain. He directly quoted 1 million US dollars and took down the calligraphy and painting directly.

He took action this time, but surprised many people. Eli next to her was particularly anxious and hurriedly said to him, "What's wrong with you? There are obviously a lot of problems with that calligraphy and painting. It's very likely to be a fore. 100,000 dollars is a lot, but you spend 1 million dollars. Why don't you discuss it with me first?"

The two gambling kings not far away were also deeply surprised. According to what they thought, if they were not sure, they would definitely not take action easily. But Zhang Ping's action directly broke their plan, and he was even more curious about Zhang Ping's choice. Judging from their appreciation of jewelry, this calligraphy and painting is obviously not worth it. They all shook their heads and felt very sorry. This first round of jewelry appraisal was actually out. Without a strong opponent, there is no doubt that the last bet has a certain amount of water, which is indeed a little unwilling for the pride of their gambling king.

In addition to Zhang Ping, Xu Yong also spent 1 million US dollars to hold a three-color camel in his arms. The camel carries silk on its back or carries a band and hiss on its head. The red- bearded and blue-eyed camel figurines, wearing a narrow-sleeved shirt and a hat, reproduces the life image of the Central Asian Hu people, reminiscent of the camel jingling on the "Silk Road".

Since Zhang Ping has taken action, the gamblers who have not yet done it are even more enthusiastic. Finally, in the fifth round, Ellie also started. She likes a pink diamond ring with pure color and strong color and saturation. Just showed that Elie and Adams made the same offer: 1 million US dollars!

The waitress is inevitably a little embarrassed. This is the first time that this has happened. The two actually bid for the same exhibit at the highest price at the same time. It can be seen that the value of this pink diamond ring is so high that no one doubts it. Ivanov also had a headache when he saw this situation. Looking at Adams's look, I'm afraid he won't easily say that women's priority. Finally, under the reminder of Polikova, the surveillance video was connected to the big screen with a frame of comparison, which led to the difference of speed and slowness. Illy took the pink diamond ring by a slight gap of 0.5 seconds.

Adams shook his head helplessly and was speechless to Ellie's quick voice, but the king of gambling was the king of gamblers. He quickly stabilized his mood and re-examined the following exhibits.

In the next few rounds, several heavyweight players took action one after another, but because they themselves are popular candidates, all the exhibits they pay attention to, as long as they are not the highest price, will be won by other gamblers with 1 million yuan directly. Finally, Adams took a pair of Russian calligraphy and painting. Yamada Fujijiro took action on a white jade porcelain bowl, while Polykova directly marked a string of Buddha beads, and several people directly did it at the highest price.

It hasn't been until the last round, and no one has bid again. By this time, the first jewelry appraisal had been auctioned, and it took as many as 2 hours. Ivanov happily announced that the auction was over. It was lunchtime, and then he continued the next gambling game.

At lunch, Ellie still felt a little sorry for Zhang Ping's action. In her opinion, if Zhang Ping didn't buy that calligraphy and painting, maybe he could get something good in the back. Liu Dawu was also quite complatic. He was very satisfied with the butterfly ring he took in time. He whispered to Xu Wei and seemed to be in a good mood.

Instead, the Polikova came over, greeted Ellie, and stared at Zhang Ping: "Mr. Zhang Ping, I have a question. I want to ask you. I don't know if it's convenient for you?"

Zhang Ping nodded and showed that there was no problem. Polikova continued, "I noticed that you are wearing a string of Buddha beads on your wrist. I wonder if I can borrow it?"

Seeing that Zhang Ping was a little embarrassed, Polykova smiled and continued, "Mr. Zhang Ping, if I guess correctly, your string should be made by Tianzhu. I also know the rules of this Buddha beads, you see?

Zhang Ping then took off the Buddha beads on his wrist and put them on the table. He said to Polikova shyly, "I'm sorry, I can only watch it like this. This Buddha bead can't be passed by outsiders. Since you know this rule, I'm relieved. Please look at it!"

Polikova did not touch the string of Buddha beads with her hand. She just stared at it for a long time. Then she sighed and said, "Yesterday, I noticed this string of Buddha beads. I didn't pay attention to it. After taking the string of Buddha beads, I suddenly thought of something, and then I looked at it. As expected, Mr. Zhang Ping, I'm afraid this Buddha bead is related to the living Buddha in Tibet, right?

Zhang Ping couldn't help admiring the woman's eruphistication. He carefully put on the Buddha beads again and said, "Miss Polikova, the string of Buddha beads you took down just now should also be made by God's beads. I'm afraid the value is also high. Congratulations."

Polikova looked at Zhang Ping and said playfully, "Mr. Zhang Ping, I believe in your vision. Although I still don't know what you are trying to do, I still hope to meet you in the final gambling game.

After lunch, the gamblers who participated in the gambling game gathered in front of the auction table again, waiting for the three invited appraisers on the stage to give their final comments. These three are from the three most famous jewelry companies in the United States. Among them, Tom and Jack are over half a hundred years old, and the last most famous Jin Ruisi is just in her 30s, known as 'American Hawkeye'.

The large screen flashes the exhibits that have just been auctioned, and then the appraisal and valuation of the three appreciation experts.

Liu Dawu's butterfly ring is really valuable. It is valued at 3.5 million US dollars. This 1 million yuan is really not wrong. Xu Yong, who also spent 1 million US dollars, is unanimously identified as a high imitation of Tang Sancai. Although the price is hundreds of thousands, it has failed. I'm afraid he has no chance to compete with the next competition.

Ellie's pink diamond ring is worthy of being the treasure she got with Adams PK, and she is regarded as the treasure by Jin Ruisi, and it is believed that it should be worth at least more than 5 million yuan.

Adams' Russian calligraphy and painting was identified as the work of the maid of honor by Russian artist Boris in 1919, valued at 4 million US dollars.

Yamada Fujijiro's white jade porcelain bowl was identified as a big door object, and its valuation was as high as 3 million US dollars.

Polikova's Buddha beads, indeed, as Zhang Ping said, are made of 16 rare old beads. They were obtained by Russian missionaries in Tibet in the 16th century, with an estimated value of 6 million US dollars.

There were a lot of people present, and it took nearly an hour for the three appraisers to complete the appraisal in turn. According to the estimated value ranking, take the top ten. In turn, Polykova, Ellie, Adams, Liu Dawu and Fujijiro Yamada. In addition, the jewelry bought by five people has reached more than 2 million, and they have also been shortlisted in the top ten.

Of course, under the method of the three appraisers, a lot of foreous products have also been identified. For example, Van Gogh's calligraphy and paintings directly taken by a gambler with 1 million US dollars at the beginning were directly judged to be a fork. In addition, there are also Zhang Ping's calligraphy and paintings. Judging from the picture, it is the Luan Chrysanthemum Picture by Zhao Mengfu in the Song Dynasty, but the three appraisers spoke with one voice and identified it as a forgery, which was worth a thousand feet, and should be only tens of thousands of dollars.

Hearing the conclusion of the appraiser, Ellie couldn't help sighing with a look of hatred. Liu Dawu also comforted Zhang Ping that this was only a jewelry appraisal, which did not hinder his reputation as a gambler. But others don't think so. The other two gambling kings showed joy, but it also brought a little regret. After all, they can't compete with the world's gambling king again, which may be their biggest regret.

Polikova was stunned. In her opinion, Zhang Ping must have another choice, but she heard with her own eyes that all three famous appraisers judged so, and she had to shake her head. She was deeply sorry. The happiest thing here is Xu Yong. Although he was not shortlisted for the top ten, he was happier to see Zhang Ping's result than his own shortlist, and even laughed at Zhang Ping's eyes loudly. His tone was so mean that even his compatriot sister Xu Wei couldn't stand it. He said a few words before he stopped.

Zhang Ping looked at Xu Yong's clown-like performance and couldn't help smiling faintly. At this time, when he saw that the three appraisers on the stage were about to make the final conclusion, he suddenly stood up and said loudly, "I'm sorry, I don't think the identification of the three of you just now is not accurate. I have any objection!"

As soon as Zhang Ping said this, the whole audience was shocked. Everyone knew his identity, but it seemed a little reckless to accuse the appraisal results so face to face. Some people have begun to educate their younger generation by this. It is a good comrade to correct their mistakes. If they know the mistakes and insist on this kind of mistakes, it is completely undesirable.

The three appraisers on the stage were also shocked. When they saw clearly that it was Zhang Ping who raised the objection, they also felt very surprised. Jin Ruisi waved to Zhang Ping on the stage to explain the cause. Zhang Ping was about to get on the stage, but Yili next to her was a little anxious. She knew that if Zhang Ping really had to get on stage, if he was judged to be still a forefits at the live broadcast of global TV, Zhang Ping would discredit him. So he pulled Zhang Ping's arm and motioned not to go up.

Zhang Ping gently pushed her hand away, walked to the auction table confidently, and stood with the three appraisers. In the face of the gamblers whispering under the stage, Zhang Ping said loudly, "I'm sorry, I think there may be some deviations in your appraisal, mainly for the calligraphy and painting I bought. Is it a forecast? It's better for the three of you to identify it again."

The three appraisers looked at each other twice, and Jin Ruisi said, "Mr. Zhang Ping, I believe that your gambling skills must be world-class, but for jewelry appraisal, we are experts here. As the saying goes, there is a specialty in the art industry. It's better to believe in our professional vision.

Zhang Ping ignored the gun stick in his mouth and said firmly, "I also think there is nothing wrong with my vision. If the three of you resolutely do not agree to the re-identification, I will reserve my opinion and specially invite several jewelry banks to identify."

Jin Ruisi didn't realize that he was embarrassed. He gathered with the other two appraisers. After a discussion, he agreed to re-identify. The three appraisers once again took out a set of professional tools. After careful research, they came to the conclusion: "This calligraphy and painting must have come from the period of your country. I heard that Mr. Zhang Daqian's foreword kung fu is very profound. This pair should be Mr. Zhang Daqian's painting. Mr. Zhang Ping, do you have anything else to say?

As soon as the words came out, there was already a noise under the stage, and Xu Yong's voice was the largest. Zhang Ping looked at the crowd under the stage, stared at the calligraphy and painting, and said quietly, "Three, I still have some questions. I don't know if you have seen any problems with the mounting of this calligraphy and painting?"

Jin Ruisi did not dare to neglect it. He already felt that today's scene was a little strange, and it was very likely that he would smash his signboard if he was not careful. At this time, after listening to Zhang Ping's words, he looked at the calligraphy and painting carefully again. It took more than ten minutes to raise his head and slowly said, "You're right. There is indeed something wrong with this calligraphy and painting. Ivan, please find someone to bring me the toolbox I'm carrying with me.

Seeing that Jin Ruisi was so cautious, Ivanov unconsciously put away his mocking expression and hurriedly found someone to take Jin Ruisi's toolbox to the auction table. After Jin Ruisi and the other two whispered a few times, the three of them set up a mounting table on the stage.

Faced with the focus of TV photography, Jin Ruisi quickly sorted out the desktop and took out a set of gadgets from his toolbox in turn. It turned out that Jin Ruisi himself is a master of calligraphy and painting, especially in terms of mounting. He is also a master of Chinese and Western, and has unique skills.

Jin Ruisi moved very quickly. He held a small brush in his hand, stained it in the water, and began to move to the lower right corner of the calligraphy and painting. However, a few minutes later, the corner had been wet with water. Jin Ruisi gently twisted it. The original integrated calligraphy and painting magically turned into two.

Jin Ruisi took a long breath, with a solemn expression, and said to Zhang Ping, "Sir, you are worthy of the king of gambling. You are right. This painting has another mystery, but I don't know if you can authorize me to help you solve the mystery of this calligraphy and painting?"

Of course, Zhang Ping nodded and agreed. At this time, the gamblers under the stage had seen something wrong. Seeing that Jin Ruisi was so cautious, his interest in his heart was suddenly hung up. The whole audience was silent, silently watching Jin Ruisi's every move.

Jin Ruisi took out a small bottle from the toolbox, poured a few drops into the face plate, then added some water, and then stirred it slightly. After the small brush dyed those **, she brushed all the whole calligraphy and painting freely. Then he took out a small kettle and a fine nozzle, and it was obvious that it was a self-made Sanno product. The spewed water basically turned into fog. When it touched the picture, it immediately attached to the surface of the calligraphy and painting, forming a layer of fog-like thin surface.

However, after this, Jin Ruisi intentionally or unintentionally blocked the cameraman's camera, and could only see his back busy nervously, which was the so-called unveiling. After trying two positions, the photographer also knew that this was a deliberate move, and the intention was naturally a mystery that could not be passed on.

In fact, in Chinese civilization, most of the calligraphy and painting are made of rice paper. This rice paper is very easy to render with ink. Almost every layer can be soaked in the pen and ink of calligraphers and painters. After the hypocrite uncovers it, a painting will turn into two or three paintings. However, the more layers are uncovered, the lighter the pen and ink on each painting will be. The hypocritters will use rice paper to frame several layers, and add them in the light place of the pen and ink. After processing, Bullying is more effective, and it is almost difficult to distinguish between true and false.

The method of removing the layer of painting has been available since ancient times. If you need to have a general level of painting or a mediocre skill of a framer, you will not or dare to fake it. If a famous painting encounters a master, the danger of being unveiled will be greatly increased. Therefore, many calligraphers and painters do not send expensive calligraphy and paintings to the framers, but do it themselves and frame them in person.

In less than 20 minutes, Jin Ruisi moved away, waved again, and slowly lifted a picture with another appraiser. At this time, the camera moved into mid-air, and another picture clearly appeared on the big screen, which was still Zhao Mengfu's Luan Chrysanthemum Picture in the Song Dynasty.

Before the three appraisers on the stage could speak, several people off the stage had already screamed. Obviously, they found that this pair was obviously different from the calligraphy and painting just now. At this time, there is no need for Zhang Ping to talk, and the three appraisers have begun to identify. Zhang Ping stood aside calm and waited for their results.

Zhao Mengfu is the eleventh grandson of Zhao Kuangyin, the great ancestor of the Song Dynasty, and has experienced the Song and Yuan dynasties in his life. He is erudite and talented, good at poetry, economics, calligraphy, fine painting, gold and stone, Tonglu Lu, and appreciation. Zhao Mengfu, together with Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan and Ouyang Xun in the Tang Dynasty, is known as the "Four Masters of Ancient Chinese Calligraphy".

This ** has always been one of the favorite themes of ancient Chinese literati and painters. Qu Yuan had the saying of "falling autumn chrysanthemum in the evening", and Tao Yuanming's "picking chrysanthemums under the east fence, leisurely seeing Nanshan" has been praised for thousands of years. " Luan Ju Tu hand scroll is a treasure of Zhao Mengfu's painted seasonal flowers. This is not only Zhao Mengfu's flower-themed work on the market at present, but also Zhao Meng's only work with ** as the theme that can be seen at present.

Zhao Mengfu painted 10 kinds of folded branches** with different postures, and carefully described their curls, thick, opening and closing, light and dark, etc. The color and ink is very comprehensive, which is most likely to be a sketch. From the initial title of the volume, it can be seen that Zhao Mengfu painted the ** of the land of Luanjing. Luanjing, that is, the land of Luanshui in Hebei Province, is said to be "Luanjing" in the Yuan Dynasty because Luanshui can reach the capital of Yuan Dynasty.

This identification was extremely smooth, and soon Jin Ruisi made a conclusion on behalf of the three people: this calligraphy and painting is indeed the authentic Luan Ju Tu by Zhao Mengfu in the Song Dynasty. The valuation is about 8 million US dollars. After this comeback, this calligraphy and painting suddenly leaped over the Dragon Gate and became the leader of this treasure appreciation competition.

Looking at the authentic Luan Ju Tu, lying quietly on the desktop on the big screen, the moods on and off the stage are different. Jin Ruisi and others secretly felt lucky. If it hadn't been for Zhang Ping's persistence and their caution, if Zhang Ping really took it to the jewelry bank of the three people for identification, the reputation of the three people would have greatly declined. But now it is a blessing because of misfortune, especially Jin Ruisi, who showed his superb skills under the focus of the global live broadcast. It can be said that he is a big winner, and he is grateful to Zhang Ping.

And the people under the stage were also stunned. This dramatic change is really a test of people's heart tolerance. Ellie's big eyes are wide and she can't believe it. Originally, she thought that Zhang Ping was going to make a big ugly here. Unexpectedly, under Zhang Ping's persistence, this calligraphy and painting staged a big transformation and turned into The most expensive exhibits.

But Xu Yong is like a stinged eggplant, lowering his head listlessly, and no one knows what he is thinking. However, it can be seen from his eyes that he is full of hatred and murderousness towards Zhang Ping at this moment.

So far, the gambling game has finally entered the second game: the three-match knockout match!