At this point. After a pause, Mayer continued,""This is a legendary sunken ship. It is known as one of the top ten treasure ships in the sunken ship world.
Due to the current and changes in the ocean environment, the San José was buried in the seabed silt, isolated from the air and seawater for a long time. Therefore, it was preserved very well, such as the hull, cannons, weapons, decorations, and tableware. There were also some ordinary small items from the daily life of the colonial era.
This was a ship of great archaeological and artistic value.”
After a brief introduction of the San José, Mayer announced loudly,""There are 11 million gold and silver coins on the San José. 2 tons of gems. Gold artwork, silver cutlery, 34 cannons, and everyday objects. The starting price is 2.12 billion US dollars. Each increment cannot be lower than 1 million US dollars.”
In fact, all the individuals and organizations who wanted to buy the San José had made sufficient preparations before the auction. They all understood the value of the San José.
Therefore, the starting price of 2.12 billion USD was just right. It was neither high nor low. It could arouse the enthusiasm of the bidders and ensure that the client could obtain the greatest benefits.
After the venue sank for a while, the director of the National Museum of Pudora, Spain, Michael Sugaza Miranda, was the first to raise his sign." 2.121 billion."
Among the guests below the stage, he was the one who wanted to take down the San José the most.
Although the San José was an important cultural relic of Spain, as the curator of the National Museum, Myrdal definitely did not want his country's important cultural relics to be lost overseas.
Not only did the San José have research value, but it was also very important to the Spanish's strong country complex. It should be known that the Spanish galleon was a symbol of the Spanish sea overlord in history.
The Spanish Galleons formed the Invincible Fleet, the pride of the Spanish.
The auction of the San José had attracted the attention of many people in Spain. He had placed the hopes of many people in the country on him.
Therefore, Midar was determined to get the sunken San José. He had this confidence because he had a country behind him.
" 2.122 billion."
" 2.123 billion."
"2.124 billion!"
The representatives of other companies raised their boards.
They didn't really like the San José, but they wanted to make money.
In this world, a sunken ship had been turned into a sunken ship museum. Moreover, the shipwreck museum was very famous in the world, attracting countless tourists every year.
With this successful example, these companies planned to turn the San José into a shipwreck museum.
The San José was the only sunken ship that had been salvaged in recent decades.
Moreover, the San José had countless halos on its head, as well as the legendary colors in history. Its popularity in the world undoubtedly attracted more tourists.
Therefore, these companies also joined the competition.
" 2.126 billion." Abu also raised his placard.
He didn't like the San José that much. He just liked the San José's reputation in the world. He believed that if he bought the San José, he would be able to use it as a backup. The whole world would remember him. This made him even more famous in the world, and another important reason was that he liked to spend money on people.
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"2.18 billion. This gentleman bids 2.18 billion.”
" 2.185 billion."
"Mr. Myrdal has bid 2.185 billion. Is there any higher bid?”
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"2.185 billion going once.”
"2.185 billion going twice.”
"2.2 billion."
" 2.2 billion. Prince Abbas has bid 2.2 billion. This is the highest price ever in a single auction at Sotheby's. There was no higher price. This was the only sunken ship that had been salvaged in recent decades, and it was a famous legendary sunken ship in the world.”
When the bid reached 2.2 billion, Meyer continued to stir up the atmosphere. However, many people fell silent. In fact, the price of the San José had already exceeded their limit at 2.18 billion. Therefore, they gave up.
The only one who still made a bid, Midar, didn't have time to be happy before he was stunned by Prince Abdur's 2.2 billion.
"Director, the president called and asked you to auction without worry.”Just as Myrdal was feeling depressed, his assistant beside him whispered in his ear.
In an instant, Midar became spirited. Like a rooster that had never been castrated, it was full of fighting spirit and had a very good offensive posture. He raised the sign in his hand high and shouted," 2.25 billion."
He instantly increased the bid by 5 million. Myrdal's aura was high, giving off the feeling that he would not give up until he won. His goal was very clear, to shock the other bidders and show that he was determined to win.
An auction was a money-making process. Now that Myrdal had the president's guarantee and the country's backing, he had the right to shout loudly and suppress the other competitors.
This move was very effective. Abu Dur did not raise his card again. 2.2 billion was his limit. It was not that he did not have money, but that the San José was worth that much in his eyes. Although he had money, he was not a fool. The sudden increase of 15 million just now was to directly show his base price. If he could get it, then he could get it. If he couldn't, then so be it. Now, he saw how high Myrdal's momentum was. He also gave up on the idea of continuing to raise the price.
"2.25 billion going once."
" 2.25 billion going twice."
"2,205,000,000 going thrice. Congratulations, Michael Sugatha Miranda.”After three rings, Mayer knocked on the hammer and announced that Michael Sugatha Miranda had won the San José.
Below the stage, everyone applauded and congratulated Michael Sugatha Miranda.
At this point, the highest-priced single item in the history of the auction was officially born, with a price of 2.25 billion USD.
After the auction ended, Sun Jian invited all the guests for lunch. The others all agreed. After all, it was not a bad thing to befriend a young man who was about to become a billionaire.
During this period, Sun Jian, Abu Dur, and Earl Hill had a good chat.
After all, Sun Jian and Abu Duer were of the same age and had many things in common.
The two of them quickly became good friends.
On the other hand, Sun Jian admired Earl Hill's profound knowledge.
After some interaction and conversation, Earl Hill even treated Sun Jian as his junior.
After a pleasant lunch, the guests left one after another.
The remaining lawyers of Sun Jian and Michael Sugatha Miranda began to draft the transaction contract.
Finally, Sun Jian and Michael Sugatha Miranda signed their names on the contract, and the deal was considered complete.
"Congratulations, Mr. Michael Sugatha Miranda.”
"Congratulations to the new billionaire, Mr. Sun.”
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