Chapter Fifty-eight: "The Picture of the Solitary Duck in the Sunset Clouds"
"Mr. Jiang, just now Tonggufang offered an annual salary of 30 million, why didn't you agree?"
As soon as the three of them came downstairs, Ming Qiulan couldn't help but ask, in the antique appraisal industry, an annual salary of 30 million is not low. Usually only those who have worked for more than ten years and become famous can get this salary.
In today's society, who can face the temptation of 30 million and remain unmoved.
Jiang Ge smiled, "That's not my ambition. Besides, Tonggufang is not a good place to deceive Chinese people with foreign fakes."
"Thirty million is enough to keep little brother Jiang. I think Tonggufang is just like this. Xiao Jiang is by no means a thing in the pond, and his future achievements are limitless."
Long Ye snorted coldly and looked at Jiang Ge with eyes filled with admiration. He still had not figured out why Jiang Ge had such good eyesight and was so attentive. He could tell even in the smallest details that he was born to eat this bowl of rice.
He sighed, "Speaking of which, I learned a lesson this time. If Brother Jiang hadn't reminded me, I might not have been able to see the problem for a while."
"Yes, Mr. Jiang is really amazing."
Ming Qiulan also nodded in admiration, then suddenly remembered something and said, "I really have to thank you two this time, otherwise I would have suffered a big loss, and I would not be able to explain to grandpa."
"These are two checks from the Ming Group. Please accept them. I didn't deserve these 50 million in the first place. You two are the biggest contributors."
She took out the two checks she had prepared and handed them over.
Jiang Ge and Long Ye looked at each other and felt that this woman was going to cause trouble. The 50 million yuan itself was considered a windfall. Without the help of the two of them, Ming Qiulan would not only not make a penny, but would suffer a loss.
Because of the rules in the antique shop, if something goes wrong once the goods are handed over, it is none of the seller's business.
"Take it, Xiao Jiang, you have made the greatest contribution to this matter, and Miss Ming is also a sensible person."
"I'm not polite anymore. I got 10 million for nothing. It's just like following Xiao Jiang to get a bargain."
Lord Long spoke without any embarrassment.
Of course, Jiang Ge would not be stupid. He quickly took the check and sighed, "No wonder there are people in the antique shop who go to other people's stores to cause trouble. The money comes too fast."
"Haha, it's true. I know several brothers who specialize in bringing people to ruin things. They can earn a lot of money in a year, but this job offends people. One shot will change the place."
Mr. Long also laughed and found it interesting.
Jiang Ge, however, is very thoughtful. Although he can make money quickly by causing trouble, offending someone requires not only strong skills but also a tough life. He might be hacked to death on the roadside one day.
A year ago, there was a group of passers-by from the northwest who did this. They visited several shops in a row and were eventually found dead on the roadside. No one knew who the murderer was?
He himself now opens a shop and has to take precautions, but he cannot make a living from it.
"Speaking of which, Miss Ming hasn't bought a satisfactory gift because of this matter. Why don't we accompany her to another store to pick one?" Mr. Long looked at Jiang Ge, intending to be a favor.
Ming Qiulan looked happy, "That's great, I'll bother you two."
Naturally, she wished for this. With these two masters as her companions, there was no way she could go wrong.
Jiang Ge naturally wouldn't refuse. Besides, he had just received 10 million, so he had to reciprocate the favor, so he quickly agreed.
Several people came to another shop called Yihezhai. Ming Qiulan fell in love with a Three Treasures Ruyi stove, which was similar to the one just now.
"Jingde Three Treasures Ruyi Furnace, a work from the official kiln, master level, price 8 million!"
This stove has an ancient style and a grand and elegant feel, but the price is cheaper than Tonggufang.
The store owner is a familiar acquaintance of Mr. Long, so he naturally does not dare to cheat.
"Okay, that's it." Ming Qiulan happily nodded and paid the bill.
Before parting, he handed Jiang Ge a business card and said, "Mr. Jiang, this is my business card. I will move around more in the future. I may have questions about antiques."
"Okay, I have a jade shop on Xinlan Street that is being renovated and will open soon. Then Miss Ming will take care of the business."
Jiang Ge accepted the business card and said goodbye to Mr. Long.
"Xiao Jiang, there will be a folk antique appreciation conference next month. I will send you an invitation letter then. Young people should look for more opportunities." Mr. Long seemed to be thinking of something.
"Thank you so much Lord Long, I will definitely go."
Jiang Ge's face was full of smiles. Mr. Long meant to remind him. To put it bluntly, the Folk Antique Appreciation Association is to appraise antiques for some collectors. This is an opportunity.
Some farmers or ordinary people who don't understand prices will sell on the spot. There are many opportunities to pick up missing items, and it is also a good place to make a name for yourself.
Afterwards, the three of them parted ways, but Jiang Ge picked it up again in the antique market alone, and found a two-hundred-year-old Swiss watch, a jade cicada, and some small items.
They are all items of average price, and together they can earn hundreds of thousands.
By now it was almost noon and it was starting to get hot, so he already had the intention of leaving.
When I walked to the entrance of the market, I found a stall selling calligraphy and painting, with inkstones, brushes, calligraphy and painting and other study-type things on it.
Jiang Ge was attracted by just one glance. He felt that the aroma of books was very strong. The person selling paintings was a young man of eighteen or nineteen years old. He looked a bit frail. He was writing with a brush without raising his head. He seemed not to care whether the business was good or not.
"This painting "The Picture of a Solitary Duck in the Setting Clouds" is a pretty good imitation. I wonder which master painted it?"
Jiang Ge stepped forward and pointed at one of the paintings and calligraphy, which was somewhat yellowed. The painting showed high mountains and tall willows flowing down the river bank. The reality and reality corresponded to each other. It was a rare masterpiece.
"The Picture of the Solitary Duck in the Falling Clouds" is one of Tang Bohu's masterpieces and has high artistic value.
Tang Bohu, whose real name is Tang Yin, also named Bohu, also given the courtesy name Ziwei, also known as Liuru Jushi, is the master of Taohua Temple. He is the most famous talent in the Ming Dynasty. He is proficient in poetry, poetry and poetry, and is regarded as the number one talent in the south of the Yangtze River.
In the 14th year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty, Tang Bohu was implicated in Prince Ning's rebellion and was sent to Prince Teng's Pavilion. During this period, he suddenly felt that his life was gloomy and he was disheartened and created "The Picture of the Solitary Falcon in the Falling Clouds", which was his last work.
It is said that he had mental problems after this painting.
Until his death, this painting became the final painting.
In 2013, a painting of Tang Bohu's "Viewing Waterfalls on Mount Lushan" by Tang Bohu was auctioned for a whopping price of 3.6 billion in the beautiful country. Many people said that the price was low and the real value was around 10 billion. This shows how popular his works are.
Although the painting in front of me is a replica, it still has the artistic conception of Tang Bohu. It is really rare, and it is even rarer to pass his inspection. It is also an ancient relic, and its value is not small.
If you do it well, you might not be able to make a fortune.
"I have inherited it from my ancestors. I heard it was made by our ancestors, so it doesn't matter. If you want to make a price, that's fine."
The young man raised his head and glanced at him, then lowered his head and continued to write. Jiang Ge saw that his handwriting was very beautiful and he had begun to look like everyone. It was obvious that he came from a scholarly family.
So he nodded and said, "Then one hundred thousand."
"One hundred thousand?"
The young man finally raised his head and was a little surprised. He didn't expect that some of his ancestors' paintings were worth one hundred thousand.
But he was just surprised, and said with a slightly happy tone, "Then one hundred thousand, scan the QR code to pay and you can take it."
Then he said, "I also have here the inkstone passed down from my ancestors, the four treasures of the study such as writing brushes, and some of my grandpa's calligraphy and paintings. Do you want them?"
"I don't need anything else for now. May I ask which dynasty and generation the person who painted this painting belongs to?"
Chapter completed!