Wen Zhengming's calligraphy and paintings were very limited. A few years ago, at an auction at Poly, a hand-written scroll of Wen Zhengming's "Mixed Poetry Volume" was sold for a sky-high price of more than 80 million.
And now that Shen Wenle had taken out this ancient painting by Wen Zhengming, although it was much smaller than the "Mixed Verse Volume", its price was still abnormally terrifying.
Looking at the ancient painting, Xia Shiyan's father excitedly came over and observed it carefully with his eyes wide open.
"Uncle Xia, when I bought it, the seller told me that this was Wen Zhengming's 'Wooden Path Orchid Bamboo Painting'.”
Shen Wenle explained.
"I just don't know if it's true or not, so I brought it today for Uncle Xia to appraise.”
Shen Wenle continued to perform. In fact, he had spent a lot of money on this " Wood Path Orchid Bamboo Painting " and even hired three treasure appraisers. How could he not know the authenticity of this ancient painting?
"Wooden Path Orchid Bamboo Painting?"
Xia Shiyan's father had obviously heard of this ancient painting and was even more excited.
"Looking at the layout of the painting and the composition of the calligraphy, there shouldn't be any mistakes.”
After observing for a long time, Xia Shiyan's father finally spoke.
"Wait a moment. I'll ask Old Chen to come and take a look.”
After saying that, Xia Shiyan's father rushed out of the villa and headed to another villa in Yunjian Villa.
As an avid calligraphy and painting enthusiast, it would be an unforgettable experience to see the authentic work of Wen Zhengming, one of the legendary four great scholars of Jiangnan.
For this reason, Xia Shiyan's father specially invited Elder Chen.
Elder Chen was an expert in the antique industry in Jiang Prefecture. Even in the entire Jiangnan, Elder Chen was a famous appraiser.
Coincidentally, Elder Chen also lived in Yunjian Villa and had a good relationship with Xia Shiyan's father.
Seeing Xia Shiyan's father leave, Shen Wenle's face revealed a satisfied smile. This was the effect he wanted.
Xia Shiyan didn't have a good impression of him, so Shen Wenle could only work on Xia Shiyan's parents.
Shen Wenle crossed her legs and opened her arms as she leaned on the sofa. She asked Chu Chen playfully,"I wonder what calligraphy and painting this brother has prepared?”
At this moment, Shen Wenle was brimming with confidence. The Wooden Path Orchid Bamboo Painting in his hands, which was worth 13 million, could be considered one of the best paintings.
He had spent a lot of energy on this. He did not believe that Chu Chen could beat him in this aspect.
"One calligraphy."
Before Chu Chen could speak, Xia Shiyan retorted.
At this moment, Xia Shiyan was not in a good mood. She never expected Shen Wenle to come here today and take an ancient painting that was worth more than ten million.
The calligraphy that he and Chu Chen bought at the antique market was only worth a few hundred thousand yuan. There was no way to compare the two.
"Haha."
A bright smile appeared on Shen Wenle's face. He knew what was going on.
He would definitely win this round!
Soon, Xia Shiyan's father returned with a white-haired Old Chen.
"Where is the Wooden Path Orchid Bamboo Painting?”
Elder Chen asked impatiently as soon as he entered. He had heard of this painting before, but he had never seen it before.
"Old Chen."
Upon seeing Elder Chen, even the cynical Shen Wenle stood up and greeted him politely.
However, Old Chen only nodded his head symbolically. He went straight to the front of the Wood Path Orchid Bamboo Painting and looked at it without blinking.
After looking at it for a full ten minutes, Old Chen said with unusual certainty,
"An authentic work, this is definitely Wen Zhengming's authentic work!”
It was not hard to hear the excitement in Elder Chen's voice.
Old Chen and Xia Shiyan's father stood in front of the " Wood Path Orchid Bamboo Painting " and agreed.
Upon seeing this, the smile on Shen Wenle's face grew wider as she glanced at Chu Chen smugly.
"Dad, Chu Chen even brought a set of calligraphy. Don't you want to take a look?”
Xia Shiyan couldn't stand it anymore and reminded him.
"Ah!"
Hearing his daughter's voice, Father Xia left reluctantly and walked over. However, his eyes were still fixed on the painting of the Wooden Path, Orchid, and Bamboo.
However, Old Chen didn't have any intention of coming over. He was only focused on the " Wood Path Orchid Bamboo Painting ". He wasn't interested in the words that Chu Chen had brought over.
Old Chen didn't believe that Chu Chen's words could be more precious than this " Wood Path Orchid Bamboo Painting ".
Chu Chen slowly opened the ancient scroll that he had brought with him. Immediately, a piece of calligraphy appeared before his eyes.
" Mourning Invitation?!"
Xia Shiyan's father immediately called out the name of the calligraphy.
The "Mourning Invitation" was much more famous than the "Wood Path Orchid Bamboo Painting".
It was because the " Mourning Invitation " was written by Wang Xizhi, the Sage of Calligraphy!
Xia Shiyan's father walked over and looked at her for a while before saying regretfully,"
"It's a pity that this is an imitation of the Ming Dynasty. If only it was from before the Ming Dynasty or the Tang Dynasty.”
It was said that the "Mourning Invitation" was the only authentic work of Wang Xizhi!!!
At the Guardian Auction in 2010, a replica of Wang Xizhi's Peace Invitation from the Tang and Song Dynasties was sold for more than 300 million yuan.
It was the second most expensive work in the current painting world.
The most important thing was that this work was only a replica of Wang Xizhi's. If it was an authentic work, the price would definitely be terrifyingly high.
Becoming the best painter in the world of painting and calligraphy was a piece of cake!
Just as Xia Shiyan's father finished speaking, an unexpected voice suddenly sounded.
"No, this is Wang Xizhi's authentic work!!!”
As soon as he said that, the entire villa fell into a dead silence.
In the next second, Shen Wenle laughed so hard that she bent over.
"Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter.'Mourning Invitation' is authentic?”
"You're bragging to the heavens, kid. Do your homework before you brag.”
"The only authentic work of Wang Xizhi in the world, the 'Mourning Invitation' is now in a museum in Japan.”
Shen Wenle looked at Chu Chen as if he was an idiot and almost collapsed from laughing.
Didn't this Chu Chen do his homework before bragging?!
What an idiot!
He had won.
"Ahem, let me correct you. Some time ago, the top experts in the antique and painting worlds in China have verified that the Japanese's 'Mourning Invitation' is only a double-hook copy of the Tang Dynasty and not an authentic work.”
Upon hearing Shen Wenle's words, Elder Chen stood up and corrected her.
"Ah?"
Shen Wenle's face turned red with embarrassment after hearing Elder Chen's words.
Elder Chen was also attracted by Chu Chen's words.
After all, if it was really Wang Xizhi's authentic work, it would probably cause a huge commotion.
Old Chen carefully observed the " Mourning Invitation ".
"Young man, this [Mourning Invitation] is indeed a replica of the Ming Dynasty.”
After a long time, Elder Chen said to Chu Chen with confidence.
"No, it's authentic."
However, to everyone's surprise, Chu Chen rejected Elder Chen's suggestion with an unusually calm expression.
Hearing this, Xia Shiyan's father's expression changed slightly.
One of them was a master who was at the level of Mount Tai and the other was a young man in his twenties. Whose words were more convincing?
Moreover, Xia Shiyan's father knew Elder Chen for a long time. He understood Elder Chen's character. Elder Chen was upright and upright. He would not have selfish motives or lie.
"You're rude. Apologize to Old Chen.”
Xia Shiyan's father reprimanded Chu Chen.
Even Xia Shiyan tugged at Chu Chen's sleeve. Elder Chen's status in Jiang Prefecture was extraordinary. Even some of the big shots in Jiang Prefecture had to be polite when they saw him.
If Chu Chen offended Elder Chen, it would be very troublesome.
"Oh?"
"Did I see wrongly?"
"Perhaps this old man is lacking in talent and knowledge. Young man, tell me why it's authentic!”
Old Chen said coldly.
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