Picking up leaks in live broadcast: There are treasures everywhere in my eyes

Chapter 756

After finalizing the transaction time and chatting with Qian Gu Zhenmei, Xiao Ran continued to admire the painting in front of him, and discussed with Qian Gu Zhenmei while admiring.

After watching for a while, Anthony suddenly came to the front and said in a low voice:

"Sean, the company employee who came from Los Angeles, has arrived in

Tokyo" "Another point, the Tokyo police have completed the evidence collection work of Yamamoto's antique shop, and can handle the handover procedures" "After completing the handover procedures, the security work of Yamamoto antique shop will also be taken over by us"

Xiao Ran turned to look at him, pondered a little, and then nodded and said:

"Let the newly arrived employees go to the hotel, after lunch, and prepare to receive

Yamamoto Antique Shop" "After lunch, let's also go to Yamamoto Antique Shop to see if we can make new discoveries!"

"Contact with the police and legal matters should be handled by our Japanese lawyers to avoid legal loopholes,"

Anthony nodded immediately.

"Understood, Sean, I'll let you know,"

he said, and he turned away and went to make a phone call.

David also followed and arranged some things.

As soon as they left, Mami Qiangu couldn't wait to ask

, "Mr. Sean, yesterday in Yamamoto's antique shop, did you find anything, but you just didn't make a move?"

"As far as I know, there are indeed a lot of good antique relics and works of art in Yamamoto's antique shop

" "Your harvest this time is not small, maybe there will be a bigger surprise"

When he said this, the old friend's eyes were full of envy and jealousy, and his eyes were a little red.

What about the other Japanese people who were also at the scene!

Without exception, these guys hate to replace Xiao Ran and take those treasures in Yamamoto's antique store into their own pockets!

Xiao Ran glanced at them, and then nodded with a smile and said:

"The things in Yamamoto's antique shop, everyone also saw it yesterday, and they were all on the bright side

" "I have to say that there are indeed a lot of antique relics in Yamamoto's antique shop, but there is no bigger surprise!"

"Compared to the antique artifacts on the outside, I am more looking forward to the contents of the antique store vault

" "If there is a bigger surprise, it is estimated that it can only come from the vault, I hope so!"

Hearing this, Qian Gu Zhenmei and they all nodded.

They are also looking forward to the cleanup of Yamamoto's antique shop that will begin in the afternoon.

It would be great to find one or two more Japanese national treasure antique artifacts!

Of course, in that case, they would have to be slaughtered again by Xiao Ran in exchange for the newly discovered Japanese national treasure.

Next, Mami Chantani and Hasegawa made demands one after another.

I hope to follow to Yamamoto Antique Shop later and witness the process of Xiao Ran's cleaning up of that antique store with my own eyes on the spot.

For this request, Xiao Ran did not refuse, smiled and nodded and agreed.

Between speaking, about ten minutes have passed.

Xiao Ran came to a new painting and stopped to admire it.

This is a Japanese ukiyo-e work, and it is a color print, and the size of the painting is not large, about 30 by 50.

The painting depicts a group of people rushing against the wind and snow.

Among them are samurai with long swords on their waists, commoners with families and mouths, and several geisha with flowery branches.

In the distance, Mt. Fuji is completely covered in snow, standing on the horizon in the distance.

The style of this print is quite peculiar, which exudes a bit of European printmaking and is skillfully integrated with traditional Japanese painting techniques.

It also depicts the life and taste of the Japanese people.

However, this ukiyo-e looks a little incongruous, and I always feel that there is something wrong, but I can't say it for a while!

Another point is that this ukiyo-e has no author's signature, no seals and inscriptions, only a bare painting!

Xiao Ran admired it carefully for a moment, and then said in amazement:

"This ukiyo-e looks a little familiar, a bit like the work of Japanese ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai" "To be precise, this print is a bit similar to Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of Fugaku" "I have seen Katsushika Hokusai's

masterpiece, "Surfing in Kanagawa", and several other ukiyo-e

works by him at the Metropolitan Museum!"

"So I know a little about his work, but this ukiyo-e feels a little strange to me!"

With his words, everyone at the scene looked at the ukiyo-e painting on the wall.

The next moment, Qian Gu Mami and Hasegawa both showed a smile in their eyes, but they didn't say anything more!

At this moment, the director of the Nezu Museum of Art suddenly said:

"Mr. Sean, you are right, the style of this ukiyo-e painting is indeed very similar to the "36 Views of Fugaku" series of paintings by Master Katsushika Hokusai" "However, the "36 Views of Fugaku" series of paintings

has a clear lineage, and every work that has survived in the world is a Japanese national treasure!"

"In my opinion, this should not be the work of Master Katsushika Hokusai, but an imitation of posterity!"

"However, this painter's level of imitation is very high, and it is also a good ukiyo-e work!"

When the words fell, Qian Gu Zhenmei and they all nodded gently, obviously agreeing.

In fact, they have seen this ukiyo-e for a long time, more or less often!

They also know the authenticity of this ukiyo-e.

The gallery owner, who was standing on the side, looked stiff, but did not say anything.

Whether it is Mami Chantani or Hasegawa and Nezu, he can't afford to offend any of them!

For Nezu's words, even if he was angry in his heart, he could only endure it!

Xiao Ran nodded slightly, and then turned to look at the gallery owner.

"Boss Kawashima, I am more interested in this ukiyo-e, and I am going to buy it and study it

" "What is the price of this print?" If the price is right, I can consider buying!

With his words, everyone at the scene was stunned for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, Qian Gu Mami and they all looked at this ukiyo-e, including the gallery owner.

Unfortunately, they didn't make any new discoveries, and this ukiyo-e painting is still the same!

In their eyes, the flaws in this ukiyo-e painting are very obvious, and there is no difficulty in identifying!

If you have a certain understanding of Japanese culture and art, you can see the advantages and disadvantages of this painting.

For almost all knowledgeable Japanese, and even all Japanese with a bit of culture, it is not difficult to see the flaws in this ukiyo-e.

Because of this flaw, Japanese cultural people basically disdain to collect such a ukiyo-e, even if the painting technique of this painting is indeed excellent!

Only those who do not know how to do it, or tourists from foreign countries, it is possible to buy such a flawed ukiyo-e!

Xiao Ran now suddenly proposed to buy this ukiyo-e.

In Qian Gu Zhenmei's opinion, there is only one explanation!

This guy, who seems to be omnipotent and omniscient, doesn't really know much about Japanese culture and history, and doesn't know about ukiyo-e, a unique Japanese art form!

After confirming this, a schadenfreude smile flashed in the eyes of these guys!

Naturally, no one reminded loudly that the flaws of this ukiyo-e painting are actually not worth collecting!

Even the few customers who were standing on the side watching the bustle shook their heads slightly, and their eyes even showed a bit of contempt!

They are all Japanese, and they have a certain ability to appreciate it, and they can also see the flaws in this painting.

After a little hesitation, the gallery owner made an offer.

"Mr. Sean, whose work this ukiyo-e is is no longer verifiable!"

"But it's about a hundred years old, and it's a nice antique work of art!"

"Its offer is $8,000, and if you can accept it, you can own this ukiyo-e!"

Xiao Ran did not respond immediately.

He looked at the ukiyo-e and thought for a moment before shaking his head slightly.

"This is just a parody, and there is no author's signature, and the source is unknown!"

"I can pay up to $5,000, and if that price is okay, then I'll take the painting!"

Hearing that he had made a counteroffer, many Japanese people at the scene were immediately relieved.

At this point, they were more certain that the value of the ukiyo-e painting was just $5,000.

A few customers who were still about to move, trying to cut off their beards, all died down and stood on the side to watch the excitement!

After only a second or two of hesitation, the gallery owner accepted the offer.

"Okay, Mr. Sean, $5,000, deal!"

"Deal, Boss Kawashima, happy cooperation!"

Xiao Ran nodded and said, and touched his elbow with the gallery owner.

Immediately afterwards, he took out his mobile phone and started transferring money.

Kawashima took the ukiyo-e painting from the wall and handed it to Xiao Ran, and

in a matter of moments, the art transaction was completed.

The next moment, Xiao Ran took this ukiyo-e and went straight to the painting next to him and put this print on the painting.

Then he took out a magnifying glass from his coat pocket and looked down to study it carefully.

"Ugh!"

There was a sudden exclamation at the scene, and all the Japanese were dumbfounded.

Looking at Xiao Ran's actions, their hearts instantly lifted, and they all couldn't believe it!

Could it be that this ukiyo-e has another mystery, it is actually a top-level work of art, but I can't recognize it?

How is this possible? The flaws in this ukiyo-e painting are too obvious, how can everyone be wrong?

Although they were in a nervous mood, Qian Gu was really beautiful, but they didn't ask out loud, just stared closely at Xiao Ran's every move!

Looking at the gallery owner Kawashima again, he was directly stunned in place, stunned!

At this moment, Xiao Ran suddenly took off his mask, lowered his head and approached the ukiyo-e print and sniffed a few times.

Immediately afterwards, he said excitedly:

"Anthony, go get some gasoline and get some towels!"

"Underneath this ukiyo-e, there may be an unknown secret!"

"Okay, Sean,"

Anthony replied with a nod and headed outside the gallery.

The next moment, Xiao Ran said again:

"Boss Kawashima, please go and get some alcohol and iodine, you may use it later!"

"Yes, Mr. Sean,"

the gallery owner answered mechanically, without moving.

"Mr. Sean, what exactly did you find? Can you tell us about it?

"Is there really some unknown secret hidden in this ukiyo-e work?"

Qian Gu Zhenmei finally couldn't suppress her strong curiosity and asked aloud.

The rest of the Japanese were the same, looking at this ukiyo-e with curiosity in their eyes, and at the same time confused!

Xiao Ran turned his head to look at these beadless guys, and nodded proudly.

"That's right, under the surface of this ukiyo-e, there are indeed some unknown secrets!"

"What exactly these unknown secrets are, I don't know for the time being!"

"But don't worry, the answer will be revealed soon!"

Katsushika Hokusai, "Surfing in Kanagawa"