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Chapter 216: Will there be no Huns after the Tang Dynasty?
Yanziwu Hutong is where Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong, the masters of traditional Chinese painting in the Republic of China, lived.
Countless painters came here because of its reputation and settled here.
Over time, the painting industry in Yanziwu Hutong developed.
It goes without saying that this place has developed into a painter's street.
This is Lin Ran's first time here. The alleys in his previous life have become commercialized and filled with restaurants and galleries.
In the early 80s, it still retained its antique charm.
On both sides of the road, there are vendors holding parasols and setting up stalls selling calligraphy and paintings.
Unlike Panjiayuan, the people who come here to shop are mainly painting lovers.
Of course, businessmen are good at exploring business opportunities.
Seeing such a large flow of customers, they realized that simply selling paintings would be a waste, so many antique vendors also set up stalls here.
Of course, Lin Ran did not come alone today.
Wei Chengbin taught the master craftsmen how to make pottery in the workshop, while Li Yuanhao had a relatively easy job.
So Lin Ran called Li Yuanhao over.
During the process of picking up leaks, you can also observe and learn.
In addition to small vendors, the shops in the alleys also basically sell calligraphy and painting works from various dynasties and generations.
The walls are covered with masterpieces by famous artists of all generations.
Of course, like Panjiayuan, there are mostly fakes and worthless genuine products.
If you want to buy an authentic piece here, the buyer's vision will be tested.
However, most of those who come to Yanziwu Hutong to buy paintings are insiders, and their transactions are quite cautious.
Taking Li Yuanhao, he approached a shop on the roadside.
The shops here are separated by wooden doors, retaining the style of the Republic of China period and giving people a sense of ritual.
Li Yuanhao was also quite curious. When he walked in, he began to appreciate the calligraphy and painting.
Lin Ran noticed that this store was more than 100 square meters, and the walls were covered with works by painters from various dynasties.
There are already some customers in the shop, looking at their favorite calligraphy and paintings, and there are also customers haggling with the boss in low voices.
Lin Ran planned to buy some paintings to enhance the atmosphere of his shop.
Therefore, the main target is the calligraphy and painting of the Tang, Song and Qing dynasties.
He has long been familiar with the appreciation of calligraphy and painting of these three dynasties, and can distinguish true from false with just two eyes.
Because of his young age and quick reading of paintings, he was inevitably looked down upon by the shop owner: "What the hell is this kid? He's just showing off."
Lin Ran's eyes were fixed on the "Picture of Lady Waving Fan".
He was a little surprised to find that this store still had a lot of good stuff.
Get close to this calligraphy and painting and confirm again and again that it is authentic.
"Boss, how much does this picture of a lady waving a fan cost?"
The boss had obviously just negotiated the price with another customer and was in a bad mood.
He squinted his eyes and looked at the painting and said, "This is Zhou Fang's original work, but there is only a part of it, and part is missing, so I will sell it to you for 2000 yuan."
"Two thousand?" Lin Ran was slightly stunned.
This thing was later bought by the National Palace Museum, and the price of two thousand was considered reasonable.
However, it was a bit too expensive for him.
"Boss, your picture of Thirteen Ladies, there are only six ladies, how can it be sold so expensively?" Lin Ran wanted to bargain.
Because he was a child, the boss didn't take him seriously.
He waved his hand and said, "Don't touch it if you don't want to buy it."
Lin Ran sighed. Although he wanted to buy this painting, the boss obviously knew that it was an authentic work and could not be transferred at a low price.
His store had just opened and could not support such prices.
So he called Li Yuanhao over: "Can you write down the general appearance of this painting?"
Since you can't buy the real thing, just use a fake one instead.
Li Yuanhao shook his head: "No, this is only part of it. I can't imagine what the other part is like."
"It doesn't matter, I've seen it before." Lin Ran said confidently.
"That should be no problem." Li Yuanhao agreed and began to memorize every detail of the painting.
Lin Ran also started to look at other calligraphy and painting. It was indeed a street of calligraphy and painting, and the boss was not a fool.
We must find a way to find the real thing that the boss doesn't recognize.
"Boss, what about this admonition picture?"
The boss was now free, and he began to notice Lin Ran.
A boy of his age should not be interested in the calligraphy and painting of the Tang Dynasty. After all, it is full of darkness and curiosity.
Moreover, he inquired whether both paintings were authentic.
"Little brother, how do you know Suo Jiantu?" he asked with narrowed eyes.
"I've seen it in books. It's the original work by Yan Li of the Tang Dynasty and a copy of it by the Yuan and Ming Dynasties." Lin Ran smiled.
Li Yuanhao, who was on the side, heard this and felt that the boss was really blind. As a young antique master, how could he not recognize calligraphy and painting?
Even Li Yuanhao was willing to be defeated!
The boss was stunned when he could even see the copy.
Of course Lin Ran knew about this painting, but he was just curious about why he was here.
According to historical traces, he will be bought by the Americans and put on display in their museums.
Although what is in front of me is a replica, it is still expensive.
Lin Ran fell in love with this painting because he thought it could highlight the power of the Tang Dynasty!
Because before the Tang Dynasty, the Huns had been ravaging our country.
But after the appearance of the Tang Dynasty, the term Xiongnu seemed to disappear.
It’s perfect to place it at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty exhibition area!
"This painting costs 3000 yuan." The boss said. Since the other party knew the goods, there was no need to argue with him.
He directly quoted the price in his heart.
Lin Ran sighed. The items in the store were too expensive, and the boss was also understanding. It was almost impossible to pick them up from him.
It's okay to let Li Yuanhao observe it carefully.
After Li Yuanhao read the picture of ladies in the Tang Dynasty, he remembered the whole picture in his mind.
Lin Ran greeted him and prepared to leave.
The boss felt a little baffled. Li Yuanhao was old enough to be Lin Ran's father, but he was still his follower?
Could it be that Lin Ran is the eldest young master of some family?
However, the eldest young master cannot even afford a few thousand yuan, so he must be too shabby.
Lin Ran was just about to walk out of the store door, but stopped at the door.
Because in front of him, a mural suddenly appeared!