"The results are out?"
Lin Hao sat up straight on the bed and opened the message sent by the Appraiser Network.
"The appraisal of your calligraphy painting, Record of Birds, has begun!”
"Since the value of your calligraphy painting is more than 100,000 yuan, your appraisal of the calligraphy painting 'Record of Birds' has been moved to the expert group!”
"Your appraisal painting,'Record of Birds,' has passed the preliminary appraisal of the expert group!”
“...”
"Since the value of the calligraphy and painting exceeds 100,000 yuan, we need to go through an offline appraisal process. Please enter your home address.”
After reading the series of messages, Lin Hao smiled.
Although he was confident that he wouldn't make a mistake, it would be much more convenient if he could obtain a certificate from the Appraiser Network and auction it off.
After filling in the address, Lin Hao directly uploaded it. A specialist would probably come to appraise it in a while.
......
Shangbin Gunan Trade Road, inside the Appraiser Network headquarters building.
"Hmm? The owner of the " Bird Record " had uploaded his home address.”
"In the urban village? It seemed that this family was not very rich. This painting was probably passed down from generation to generation?”
A few Appraiser Network employees sitting in front of their computers also discussed the location information sent by Lin Hao.
"The owner of 'Record of Birds' uploaded the location information?”
A short-haired man in his thirties walked over and leaned over to look at the computers of the two employees.
"Brother Chen, the location has been uploaded. Look..."
Seeing this person, the two employees at the computer desk hurriedly gave up their seats. It was obvious that Brother Chen had a high status in the company.
"Okay, go and get the car ready. Then, call the people from the notary office over. Also, call Elder Wang over.”
The person called Brother Chen ordered. It was obvious that he was a man who worked like a madman.
The two employees immediately got into action, while Brother Chen sat in front of the computer and studied the personal information provided by Lin Hao.
"Yes... The family lives in the urban village, and the income of the people living there isn't very high. I reckon that the family background of the owner of this 'Record of Birds' isn't very good. When the time comes to buy the painting, we can consider lowering the price…"
Brother Chen started analyzing the clues.
Brother Chen's job was to be a specialist of the Appraiser Network. It was known that the Appraiser Network could not rely on identifying antiques to maintain the operation of the company. The sale of antiques was an important part of the economic chain of the Appraiser Network.
When a genuine item was found, the Appraiser Network would send a specialist like Brother Chen to find a way to purchase it and then auction it off.
The price of a large company auctioning the real thing was naturally much higher than a private identity auction. This allowed them to earn the difference.
However, no one who had the real thing was a fool. This required someone like Brother Chen to negotiate and strive for a win-win situation.
"Chen Ming, is the car ready?"
A voice came from behind Chen Ming. Chen Ming closed his laptop and stood up.
"Elder Wang, you're here." Chen Ming smiled and greeted the person in front of him.
Elder Wang was a member of the Appraiser Network's specially hired expert group. He usually taught archaeology at Shangbin Academy and appraised antiques on the Appraiser Network as a part-time job.
However, an old expert like Elder Wang was an indispensable talent of the Appraiser Network, so Chen Ming, the Appraiser Network Commissioner, had to keep a low profile.
"I've already sent someone to make the arrangements. It should be ready in ten minutes. The people from the notary office will also be here.”
Chen Ming reported to Elder Wang.
"Yes, I'm quite looking forward to it this time. There aren't many of Mr. Wang Xuetao's calligraphy and paintings circulating in the market now.”
Elder Wang nodded.
When it came to calligraphy and paintings, laymen might think that calligraphy and paintings easily cost millions. However, one had to know that calligraphy and paintings of that level were either lying in the museum or owned by wealthy businessmen. They simply did not exist on the market.
Therefore, as the appraiser of the Appraiser Network, Elder Wang rarely saw authentic calligraphy and paintings. Although Lin Hao's 'Bird Painting' was the work of a modern master and could not compare to the Ming family's calligraphy and paintings from hundreds of years ago in terms of auction price, it was enough for the old expert to look forward to seeing the authentic work of a master.
"Elder Wang, there's something I don't understand. Wasn't this 'Bird Painting' auctioned off in South Island City a few years ago? Why is there another one in Shangbin now, and you are sure that it is very likely to be the real thing?”
Before the car arrived, Chen Ming also asked Elder Wang for advice.
Elder Wang smiled and said," There's a skill in calligraphy and painting called dismantling. The framing master first moistens the painting with clear water, then uses a craft knife as thin as a cicada's wing to cut the paper horizontally. This way, there will be two identical paintings, and both of them are authentic. I see that the technique of this 'flock of birds' is exquisite, but the ink color is lighter than the one in Nandao City, so it's most likely that it's the authentic one that has been 'divided into two'.”
"I see!"
Chen Ming suddenly realized that there were many different styles in this antique.
"Elder Wang, Brother Chen, the car is ready. The people from the notary office were already waiting downstairs.”
At this moment, the employee Chen Ming had sent out earlier walked back quickly and reported to the two of them.
"Let's go. After you, Elder Wang.”
Chen Ming waved his hand and let Elder Wang walk in front of him.
......
An hour and a half later.
Lin Hao had already woken up at this time. It was still raining heavily today, so he naturally didn't have to go out.
Lin Hao and Liu Yuwei had finished their breakfast. At this time, Liu Yuwei was watching a TV series in her room. According to Liu Yuwei, she had been extremely busy for the past five days and had no time to watch TV shows. She wanted to take advantage of today's free time to relax.
As for Lin Hao, he didn't have the habit of watching TV dramas. Instead, he picked up a brush and paper to practice his calligraphy.
Ever since he mastered calligraphy skills, practicing calligraphy was Lin Hao's new hobby.
After setting up his stall every day, Lin Hao would take some time to write a few strokes.
Calligraphy was an art. When you immersed yourself in it, you would feel relaxed. At the same time, it had the effect of self-cultivation. It was a better way of entertainment than watching dramas or playing games.
At present, Lin Hao was copying Yan Zhenqing's "Sacrificial Nephew Manuscript". As he wrote, Lin Hao's mind was free of distracting thoughts.
"Dong dong dong…"
There was a knock on the door, and Lin Hao put down his pen.
"Who is it? Is it the people from the Appraiser Network?" Liu Yuwei put on her slippers and walked out with her communicator." Should I prepare some tea?"”
Lin Hao smiled." He's here to work, not to be a guest. You don't have to prepare anything. Go back to your room and rest."”
"Okay, okay. Anyway, I don't know anything about calligraphy and painting. I'll go back to my room and watch the drama. If there's anything, call me!”Liu Yuwei closed the door, and Lin Hao stood up to open the door.
"Hello, are you Mr. Lin who uploaded the appraisal of 'Record of Birds' last night?”
As soon as he opened the door, Chen Ming stood at the door and sized up Lin Hao.
"Heh, I didn't expect it to be a young man. He looks quite imposing.”
Chen Ming's professional instincts allowed him to quickly analyze Lin Hao.
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