Chapter 424
Chapter 424
about an hour later.
Led by Professor Baker, Xiao Ran walked into the conference room of the Yale School of History with a smile.
By this time, they had finished lunch and were ready to discuss signing a joint exploration agreement with the Yale School of History.
Those treasures that had been purchased in several antique shops nearby were not sent back to the hotel, but brought with them.
The value of those antique works of art is too high, and sending them back to the hotel is even more dangerous, which may attract some desperate guys.
Seeing Xiao Ran and them come in, the Yale president and the dean of the School of History who were staying in the conference room immediately stood up.
In addition to them, there were several professors from Yale Law School in the room.
Without exception, these guys all looked at Xiao Ran, at the boxes and painting tubes in their hands, and everyone was full of envy.
"Good afternoon, Sean, congratulations on hearing that you have found a lot of valuable antique art in several other antique shops!"
President Yale said with a smile.
Xiao Ran stepped forward and touched his elbow with the other party, and then said hello to everyone at the scene.
"Good afternoon, gentlemen, we do have some discoveries, luck is not bad
" "The main thing is that the humanistic atmosphere around Yale is strong, and the public security is good, so that there will be these good things
" "This trip to Yale, it seems that we have come to the right place and received a lot of surprises"
Hearing this, these Yale high-level officials and experts and scholars on the scene smiled helplessly, not to mention how depressed.
We lived here for so long that I don't know how many times we went to those antique shops, but we never found the valuable antique art.
What the makes sense for you guy to loot all those unknown heavyweight antique works of art in less than two days of coming to Yale?
Although they were depressed in their hearts, these Yale high-level officials did not show it.
After a few polite words, the two sides sat down on either side of the conference table and prepared to get down to business.
"Sean, we have carefully discussed the joint exploration agreement you proposed, and we have also asked the law school professors to review
it" "We basically agree with the terms in the agreement, and we think that some of the details should be adjusted, so that it is more rigorous
," Baker said.
At the same time, he took out an adjustment plan and handed it over.
Xiao Ran took the plan, glanced at it quickly, and then handed it to David.
David looked at the plan and nodded.
The details that the Yale School of History believes need to be adjusted do not address the core issues.
That is, the dominance of this joint exploration and how the treasure is distributed.
For Xiao Ran, as long as these two points are not touched, other issues are easy to say.
Next, he and David whispered a few words.
Then looked up at everyone at Yale University, smiled and said:
"The adjustment of the terms of these agreements will be left to our lawyers to discuss, they are more professional
" "Under the premise of the same goal, I believe that a consensus will be reached and the joint exploration agreement will be signed smoothly"
Hearing this, everyone in Yale also nodded.
"Okay, Sean, I'll leave this to the lawyers,"
Professor Baker replied with a nod and no objection.
After determining this, David took Mike up and gathered with several Yale lawyers to discuss the details of the agreement.
As soon as they walked away, the Yale principal couldn't wait to say:
"Sean, let's not be idle, take out those antique artworks you just found and let everyone enjoy them
" "To be honest, everyone can't wait to see those valuable antique artworks as soon as possible"
Before the words fell, the other people had nodded in agreement.
Xiao Ran looked at these Yale high-level officials, and then smiled and nodded.
"Of course, no problem, gentlemen, I am happy to show today's findings here, please enjoy
it" "When I bought these antique works of art before, it was basically me and Elaine to appraise, and the appraisal conclusion may not be accurate
" "Taking this opportunity, I would like to ask you to help with the appraisal, and several experts from the Louvre will also participate remotely through video
" "Ah!"
All the high-ranking Yale officials were a little surprised and looked at each other.
They understood that Xiao Ran's words were just polite and should not be true!
They had all heard of his sharp vision, accuracy and ruthlessness.
They were somewhat surprised by the remote participation of Louvre experts in the appraisal via videoconference.
After a pause, the dean of the art school immediately nodded and said:
"It's not okay to help with the appraisal, as long as we can admire those top antique artworks, we are satisfied
" "Especially Miller's "Late Return" and Degas's "Ballet Classroom", we can't miss
it" "In that case, let's start"
Saying that, Xiao Ran nodded at Nick and another employee.
Receiving the order, the two guys immediately took action.
Yale University has also been prepared.
Professor Baker walked out of the conference room, and then brought in a few students with a few blank drawing boards and easels, as well as some tools,
which were used to display the paintings that were contained in the painting tube.
It didn't take long for everything to be ready.
Pierre and two other Louvre experts have appeared on the projection screen.
Xiao Ran and Elaine greeted them first, and then introduced them and the Yale high-level officials to each other.
After going through the procedures on these scenes, Pierre and they can't wait.
"Sean, I'm so lucky to hear that you found Miller's "Late Return" near Yale University, as well as a "Ballet Classroom" by Degas!"
"Especially Miller's "Late Return", this immortal work of realism, has disappeared for nearly eighty years, and many people believe that this painting has been destroyed in World War II
" "But who would have thought that it would appear in the United States and near Yale, which is really a surprising and major discovery, worth celebrating"
"Now show this immortal work of realism, we can't wait to see this Miller's masterpiece, Take a good look,"
said one of the Louvre's experts in modern painting.
Pierre, who was also on the video screen, and another Louvre expert were full of excitement and nodded one after another.
Xiao Ran looked at the three Frenchmen, then smiled and nodded.
"Of course, no problem, Baxter, I will show Miller's "Late Return" now, as well as Degas's "Ballet Classroom
"" "The identification of these two oil paintings was done by me and Elaine, whether it is accurate or not, and please help palm your eyes"
said, he picked up a black telescopic painting tube that was placed in his hand and gently opened it.
Then take out the painting inside and, with Elaine's assistance, carefully spread it on a blank drawing board.
This painting is none other than the "Late Return" by the peasant painter Miller.
With the actions of Xiao Ran and Elaine, everyone at the scene and the three Frenchmen on the video all held their breath, and everyone's eyes were full of excitement and great anticipation.
When Xiao Ran unfolded part of the painting, it was less than a third.
Everyone at Yale University and Pierre stood up in unison.
Without exception, they all stared at this realistic oil painting, and they were reluctant to even blink.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ran had unfolded the entire painting and fixed this top-level oil painting on the temporary drawing board with a pin.
At the same time that he fixed the painting, Pierre and them were far away in Paris.
As well as the dean of the Yale School of Art and the director of the art museum who were on the scene, the preliminary identification has been completed.
"Yes, this is the peasant painter Miller's "Late Return", an immortal work that has disappeared for nearly eighty years
" "Only Miller can express the hardships and sufferings of the French peasants in the nineteenth century so vividly,"
Baxter said excitedly, dancing quickly.
Pierre and the other French expert cheered with excitement.
Everyone at Yale University at the scene was also very excited.
One by one, they stood on tiptoe, craned their necks, and stared at this immortal work with their eyes shining.
"Wow! Miller's "Late Return" is really shocking, it has a power that reaches people's hearts!
"It's truly an immortal work, and it's no wonder top artists like Van Gogh and Dalí are crazy about it,"
Yale's president said with admiration.
The rest nodded in agreement, and everyone looked mesmerized.
Especially the director of the art museum, his eyes are straight, and his eye sockets are even a little moist.
Xiao Ran smiled proudly, then picked up the nailed drawing board and placed it on the solid wood easel next to it.
"Gentlemen, you can now enjoy
Miller's "Late Return", by the way, help identify it" "One thing I must remind everyone is that Miller's paintings are generally fragile and must be carefully protected
" "During the appreciation process, everyone must not touch this immortal work, so as not to cause irreparable and major losses"
Hearing this, the dean of the Yale School of Art immediately nodded and replied:"
We will pay attention, Sean, such an immortal work, who is willing to touch it casually
" "We also know that Miller's paint and canvas are relatively poor, and we really need to be careful"
The words fell, and the president of Yale suddenly interjected.
"Sean, I still want to ask, can we sell Miller's Late Return to Yale University?"
"For this immortal work of great value realism, I am willing to bid $500 million, you think about it"
With his words, everyone looked at Xiao Ran, and Pierre did the same.
"Wow! 500 million US dollars, this offer is really very tempting, much higher than the valuation I gave
" "But I'm very sorry, Miller's "Late Return", I don't plan to sell, but prepare to collect it myself"
Xiao Ran sighed, and then shook his head firmly.
Hearing this, everyone in Yale was immediately full of disappointment.
At this moment, Xiao Ran suddenly smiled and said:
"Although Miller's "Late Return" cannot be sold to you Yale, it can be lent to Yale Art Museum for exhibition for a period of time
" "From now on, until the end of this joint exploration operation, this immortal work can be placed on public display at
the Yale Art Museum" "When the joint exploration operation is over, I will come to Yale again to take this Miller's "Late Return", as well as other antique artworks,......"
Before the words fell, the director of the Yale Art Museum was already excited to rush up.
"Fantastic! Sean, you are such a generous fellow! "
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