Siheyuan, I became a commercial tycoon in the culinary world

Chapter 205: Auction of Antique Paintings and Calligraphy

Song Bojian stroked his chin and said slowly, "There are several internationally renowned auction companies that have a good reputation in Hong Kong. However, they also have high requirements for the auction items. We have to ensure the authenticity and value of these antique calligraphy and paintings."

"Don't worry, I have found a professional appraiser to confirm that they are all authentic." He Yuzhu said confidently.

"That's good. The next thing is the issue of publicity." Song Bojian continued, "We need to let more people know about this auction and attract capable buyers to participate. This requires the help of Boss Jihuan..."

When Shen Jihuan heard Song Bojian say this, he thought for a moment and said, "We can place advertisements in newspapers and magazines, and we can also use social media for promotion.

In addition, we invite some celebrities and wealthy people to attend the preview so that they can see these precious items with their own eyes. This is something I am really an expert on..."

Song Bojian nodded slightly, with appreciation in his eyes: "Boss Jihuan's idea is very good. In this way, it will definitely attract many powerful buyers. However, the layout of the preview also needs to be carefully planned to create an elegant and solemn atmosphere so that the guests can truly feel the charm of these antique calligraphy and paintings."

He Yuzhu rubbed his hands and said: "I have some ideas in this regard. We can use classical decoration style and soft lighting to make each item more precious."

Shen Jihuan nodded in agreement: "Yes, we must not neglect the details. For example, the display racks for the auction items must be made of high-quality materials, which are both beautiful and can highlight the value of the auction items. In addition, the services provided to the guests must also be thoughtful, from drinks to tour guides, everything must be perfect."

After thinking for a moment, Song Bojian said, "Then we will divide the work. Yu Zhu will be responsible for the layout of the preview, and Boss Ji Huan will be responsible for advertising and inviting celebrities and wealthy people. I will contact some experts and scholars in the industry and ask them to make some professional comments and recommendations for these antique calligraphy and paintings before the auction to increase the authority of the auction."

After the three of them had made their decision, they took action on their own. With their careful preparation, the news of this antique calligraphy and painting auction quickly spread in Hong Kong, and people from all walks of life were looking forward to the opening of this art feast.

He Yuzhu began to work on the preview arrangements in a swift and resolute manner.

He traveled around to select the most classical decorative materials.

Exquisite carved screens, simple solid wood tables and chairs were transported to the preview venue one by one. Soft lights were sprinkled from carefully designed angles, and each antique calligraphy and painting seemed to exude the charm of history under the light.

He Yuzhu is very clear about the choice of display stands.

He personally visited several material suppliers and finally selected a type of wood with excellent texture and warm color.

The display stand made of this kind of wood is both stable and beautiful, complementing the antique calligraphy and paintings.

During the layout process, He Yuzhu also paid attention to the control of details.

He placed a few pots of elegant flowers in the corner of the exhibition hall, adding a touch of vitality to the entire space.

At the same time, he repeatedly considered the placement of each item, striving to achieve the best visual effect.

As the preview date approached, He Yuzhu was busy with nervousness and excitement. He kept checking every link to ensure that everything was perfect.

Finally, the door of the preview slowly opened, and people from all walks of life stepped into this palace full of artistic atmosphere. They were shocked by the scene before them. Those exquisite antique calligraphy and paintings looked particularly precious in the environment carefully arranged by He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu looked at the guests' admiring eyes and felt full of a sense of accomplishment.

He knew that he would definitely gain a huge fortune from this auction, and if he managed well, he would be included in the Hong Kong rich list.

Finally, the day of the auction arrived.

The luxurious hotel lobby was packed with celebrities and wealthy people from all walks of life. Exquisite auction catalogs were placed on everyone's seats, showing the antique calligraphy and paintings that were about to be auctioned...

The auctioneer walked onto the stage, cleared his throat, and announced the official start of the auction. The scene suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on the auction table. The auctioneer introduced the first lot in detail - the painting "Wang Xizhi Watching Geese" by Qian Xuan of the Southern Song Dynasty.

"This painting 'Wang Xizhi Viewing Geese' is an authentic work by the Southern Song Dynasty painter Qian Xuan. It has an exquisite painting and extremely high artistic value. The starting price is 600,000, and each increase in price must not be less than 50,000." The auctioneer's voice echoed in the hall.

The atmosphere at the scene instantly became tense, and everyone was talking to each other, showing great interest in the painting "Wang Xizhi Watching Geese". A wealthy businessman in a custom-made suit was the first to raise his sign: "Six hundred and fifty thousand."

Immediately afterwards, another elegant lady was not to be outdone: "Seven hundred thousand." The price continued to rise in the fierce competition, and a satisfied smile appeared on the auctioneer's face.

He Yuzhu watched all this nervously from the audience, feeling excited and expectant. He knew that the value of this painting was far more than that, and the success of this auction was also related to whether he could realize his dream of entering the Hong Kong rich list.

As the bidding continued, the price quickly exceeded one million. At this point, the competition became a focus among several powerful collectors.

They went back and forth, neither of them giving in, and each time they raised their placards, a small commotion occurred. In the end, the painting "Wang Xizhi Watching Geese" was bought by a mysterious collector at a high price of 1.5 million yuan.

The auction continued, with precious antique calligraphy and paintings appearing one after another. Each item attracted fierce competition, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.

He Yuzhu looked at the soaring prices and felt such joy in his heart that words were hard to express.

Next, a landscape painting by Tang Yin from the Ming Dynasty was presented to the auction table.

The auctioneer introduced the painting with great emotion: "This Landscape Painting is a classic work of Tang Yin, with exquisite brushwork and profound artistic conception. The starting price is 800,000, and each bid increase must not be less than 50,000."

As soon as this was said, there was a burst of discussion at the scene. A white-haired old man took the lead in raising a sign: "850,000."

Later, a young entrepreneur also joined the competition: "900,000." The price kept rising and soon exceeded 1.2 million. In the end, this "Landscape Painting" was bought by a foreign collector who loves traditional Chinese culture for 1.5 million.

Then, a painting of flowers and birds by Bada Shanren from the Qing Dynasty also attracted everyone's attention. The auctioneer said: "Bada Shanren's works are known for their unique style and profound connotations.

This "Flowers and Birds" is one of his masterpieces. The starting price is 700,000 yuan, and each bid must not be less than 30,000 yuan. "Several senior collectors immediately started a fierce competition. They kept raising their hands, and the price rose rapidly. After a fierce competition, this "Flowers and Birds" was sold for 1.3 million yuan.

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