Soul Painter

When she was in Boston a year ago, Mrs. Gardner was willing to buy Gao Fan's "Worshiping the Moose Cat" for about $600,000.

At this moment, a year later, Mrs. Gardner is still willing to maintain the same purchase price for Gao Fan.

Because she has been conquered by Gao Fan's skills.

The Boston art world is a unique circle for Gao Fan, and it can be regarded as his ‘land of conquest’.

And outside of this circle, someone could even get a high price of 4.5 million, which was really beyond Lawrence's expectation.

Mrs. Gardner’s art consultant started a round of competition with the purchaser on the phone. When the price was raised to 5.2 million, the art consultant who was on the scene began to make frequent calls. Gardner may be on the phone. Madam, so the art consultant raised the price to 6 million, which was immediately surpassed, and 6.35 million became the final transaction price.

This auction lasted for half an hour, and the final transaction price was nearly eight times the starting price!

The auctioneer had already screamed a bit in the later period. This unprofessional act did not attract ridicule from the guests, because they were also shocked. The 6.35 million young painters born in 1999 who made their debut on the domestic market for the first time That is too high.

"Congratulations, an exciting price." Lawrence shook hands with Gao Fan to congratulate him.

"What you want to say is that the price is too unexpected, right?" Gao Fan wondered. At first, when the price reported 3 million, he was a little excited, but after it surpassed 6 million, he felt that the money was already a figure.

"Which private collector should have taken a fancy to your style and admired your skills. In fact, many art critics know that waiting for your "Mask Group Painting" to be completed. If you can maintain the level of the first two paintings, you will surely shock the world. , Even start a school, but the prejudices in their minds still think that there are risks. Well, to be honest, I am the same." Lawrence admitted that he was conservative.

"I thought 3.5 million was a fledgling painter born in 1999 at a reasonable price, but I overlooked one thing, that is, although art can be hyped, real art is priceless." Lawrence said. With an uncontrollable smile on his lips, "Mrs. Gardner is obviously aware of this, so her final reserve price is 6 million instead of 3.5 million."

"Don't be too excited, maybe the price is because it grabbed the top, and the next work will return to rationality." Gao Fan said.

"No, the next work will be sold at a higher price." Lawrence smiled, "You don't know how terrible the purchasing power of those local collectors is. For them, money is really just a number."

As Lawrence expected.

When the filming of the second piece of the mask group "Crazy Joy" started.

Not only was the auctioneer replaced by the vice president of Guardian International, an elegant female auctioneer who was particularly good at provoking people with her body movements and tone expressions. Secondly, the reactions of the guests present became enthusiastic.

When the last auction started, only one-third of the bidders were offered, but this time it reached more than half, and the price quickly rose from 800,000 to 5 million. There were still more than 5 bidders, and Ziegfried only slightly raised the price in the early stage. The quotation was overwhelmed by a brand, and he shrugged helplessly.

The successful bidding of the first mask photo detonated the audience.

If investing in a young artist is risky.

Then think about it the other way around. This is the first time that a young artist born in 1999 has participated in the auction. If he puts out more works and maintains the same master skills, even the level of an established school, then a period of time. After time, he will definitely become the new darling of the international art market, and how much is his worth?

If it is the first auction, the international art world is setting the price for Gao Fan. The art consultant from the prestigious Gardner Museum and the unknown telephone bidder set a demonstration for the guests.

So the second time will be a special session for domestic local tyrants.

As Lawrence said, the price will be higher.

The price soon broke through 6 million. At this time there were still 5 bidders. Mrs. Gardner’s art consultant was obviously surprised by the purchasing power of the bidders around him. He made a phone call and gritted his teeth and raised the price to 750. Ten thousand, more than one million US dollars, for a young painter, already has a very high premium.

However, according to Lawrence's estimation, two to three times the status of a domestic artist in the international market is the limit acceptable to domestic local collectors.

Local tyrants have a lot of money and burn hands. They may not appreciate art, but they can understand the art market. An artist who is on the rise, has an international reputation and is worthy of investment, his works can bring several times the income in a few years. , This is much easier than building a building to make money.

As a result, Mrs. Gardner’s bid of 7.5 million was overwhelmed in an instant, and it was obvious that several entrusted persons from China still maintained a considerable margin when raising the bidding price to 9 million upwards, and the final transaction price was 1150. 10,000, nearly twice the amount of the first work, and 14 times the starting price.

At this moment, Lawrence let out a long sigh of relief, his expression already very calm.

He turned his head and said to Gao Fan very formally: "In the past few years, there have been more than 100 million works by Chinese painters in Christie's special performances. Zeng Fanzhi..."

"Okay, okay." Gao Fan grabbed Lawrence's hand and shook it, "Congratulations to your young painter for over 10 million bids. Now he has to go back and continue painting, 88~"

This auction made a good start because of Gao Fan’s two paintings, but there are more than 20 works to be auctioned next. Therefore, Gao Fan’s departure did not attract much attention-although everyone bid for his paintings, But most people don't know him.

However, when Gao Fan was leaving, Qigefei looked back at him.

In his inspiration, Gao Fan thought that Ziegfei wanted to talk to him.

So Gao Fan waited outside the auction room, and sure enough, within a minute, Ziegfei walked out.

When the two parties met, Qigefei gave Gao Fan a hug. UU reading www. uukanshu.cOM

Gao Fan couldn't stand this kind of etiquette, but he had to pat Ziegfei's strong back symbolically.

"Gao, you are thin again. Congratulations on the successful auction of your work." Siegfei said.

"Congratulations on your recovery from a serious injury. You are still as strong as a leopard." Gao Fan said.

The two were born and died together in the village of Mitt, Egypt, to fight against the conspiracy of the gravedigger. When they met at this moment, there was a bit of unexpected joy and affection.

"Gao, you are a member of STK, an investigator, right? I heard the gravedigger call you this way in Mitt Village." Siegfei asked.

"It can only be regarded as a trainee." Gao Fan did not shy away.

"I have joined Nine Angels, this time to investigate a pollution incident..." Siegfei said. Obviously, he stopped Gao Fan, probably for help.

"Dear Qi, I'm retiring temporarily." Gao Fan shook his head, "If you need help, I will give you a call. She is very interested in the pollution incident."