pappabearbooks Chapter 1650: Give it to you!
Chapter 1650: Give it to you!
It is precisely because of this that even if Chen Cheng determined that it was a fake, he still offered a base price of 500 yuan, which shows that the maker's craftsmanship is superb.
The last point is the gilt surface.
Chen Cheng's understanding that there will be flaws and oxidation on the surface is actually for bronzes.
Gilding is different. Even if it is stored for thousands of years, the surface will still be smooth.
Because gold is a stable metal, it is not prone to oxidation.
Since then, their identification results have been similar.
However, Chen Cheng's appraisal stopped at this point.
If you really want to identify cultural relics, you need to not only identify the appearance and materials, but also take into account the historical origins and background.
Judging from the appearance of Manjushri Bodhisattva, it is very characteristic of the Ming Dynasty Bodhisattva statues.
It was difficult to name the specific author, but Lin Ran knew that at the end of the Ming Dynasty, there was a well-known sculptor and gold and silversmith who was good at using bronze as a material to make Buddha statues and gods.
He has high attainments in making Buddha statues and divine statues, and is also very skilled in gilding craftsmanship.
I have only seen his image in one book. He is a profound artist.
He often wears a blue robe with a red belt tied around his waist. His hair is styled into two buns, giving him a calm look.
Whenever he starts to create, he becomes very focused and concentrated, as if he is in another world.
The painting of this scene is vivid in the book. Many of his works were collected by temples at that time, but due to the wars at the end of the Ming Dynasty, they had long been lost to all parts of the world.
Even his name is not recorded in the books.
According to rumors, the unknown craftsman's most proud work is the gilt Bodhisattva statue.
When making this statue of Bodhisattva, he spent several years constantly pondering and polishing it until it was perfect.
Finally, he carefully decorated the Bodhisattva statue with gilt craftsmanship, making it more gorgeous and sacred.
After he finished building it, he finally passed away.
And this Bodhisattva statue also fell into the hands of the local squire.
Although it is not stated directly in the book, it can be felt through the works that the producer is a very humble and low-key person.
He has never been complacent about his achievements, but has always maintained a humble and cautious attitude.
This is the level of a high-level artist.
I always believe that art is an endless pursuit. Only by constantly working hard and improving yourself can you create more perfect works.
In the end, this piece was born.
Although his name has not been recorded in history, the Bodhisattva statues he created have become China's precious cultural heritage.
It was the gilt-gilded Bodhisattva statue he held in his hand.
During the entire identification process, everyone else fell into silence.
Listening to Lin Ran's story, they seemed to have returned to the war-torn era at the end of the Ming Dynasty.
After all, Lin Ran was once a docent at the National Palace Museum. During the explanation process, he would naturally incorporate some storytelling elements to make it more engaging for others.
Originally, some laymen could only watch the real appraisal but could not understand the whole picture.
But after he processed it, everyone listened to the entire identification process as if they were listening to a novel.
"What needs special attention is that after the Yuan Dynasty, the gilded Manjushri Bodhisattva usually sat on a lotus throne. The sitting posture of the Bodhisattva statue should be upright and stretched, with feet crossed and a smile on the face. The overall aura is solemn and sacred."
"But this Bodhisattva statue is standing, so it should be a work before the Yuan Dynasty."
Lin Ran sighed one last time.
It's a pity that the author didn't leave his name, otherwise his work would be worth even 200 million, let alone 400 million.
Everyone was shocked.
Even Chen Cheng had nothing to say.
They stared at Lin Ran blankly, wondering what they should do next?
"Clap clap clap."
At this moment, applause came from the stage, attracting everyone's attention.
The person applauding was none other than Mr. Zhu.
"Little Master Lin is indeed worthy of his reputation." Mr. Zhu said with a smile, "Even I almost saw it wrong. I thought it was an imitation from the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. I didn't expect it to be the work of my predecessors. It's really a great experience. .”
"Mr. Zhu was also misled at the beginning." Lin Ran smiled and did not take all the credit to himself.
"After all, Mr. Chen said that this work is from the Yuan Dynasty, and if most people see that this work is not a gilt bronze statue from the Yuan Dynasty, they will often think that it is a fake and consider the market outlook."
"Actually, success is just a big mistake, but I didn't expect it." Lin Ran smiled and brought the Bodhisattva statue to Mr. Chen.
The latter had an expression of admiration on his face.
He didn't think about it at all.
After my father bought it back, it also came with a certificate.
The certificate said it was a gilded Bodhisattva statue from the Yuan Dynasty, so he followed what it said.
Unexpectedly, this Bodhisattva statue has a deeper origin.
The price of 200 million is not a loss at all.
He didn't care about money in the first place, being able to earn back his face was the most important thing.
"If you still want to smash it now, just do it yourself." Lin Ran said.
Mr. Chen is not in the mood to smash it now. Holding it in his hand is like holding glass, carefully.
He immediately said to the bodyguard viciously: "Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and install it."
"Yes." The bodyguard immediately took out a brocade box from his backpack and packed the Bodhisattva statue.
Just when everyone thought he was about to leave with his things, Mr. Chen handed the box to Lin Ran.
"Master Lin, as the saying goes, treasures are given to those who are destined. Since you have a keen eye for pearls and can see its value, and this young master is also a discerning person, I will add him now and officially give it to you!"
Unexpectedly, Mr. Chen was so generous, and everyone was shocked.
Lin Ran was also stunned for a moment. He was still thinking about whether he could buy it at a relatively low price. After all, he had done a great favor to Mr. Chen.
For a rich man like him, face is worth much more than money.
Besides, he said he bought it from France for 200 million.
The actual situation should not be so many, otherwise it would not even be possible to pass customs declaration.
The maximum value of things that can be brought back from abroad in this era is less than 10.
So he concluded that Mr. Chen must have been bragging a lot.
However, seeing Mr. Chen's pious expression, Lin Ran took it of course.
If you don't accept his gift now, wouldn't it be another slap in his face?
Boss Huang, who was standing by, was filled with joy.
Lin Ran is really his lucky star!It looks like this matter has come to a perfect end.