Chapter 47 This is the stuff of my hometown(1/2)
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The start of the auction was nothing like what Tao Xi had imagined.
In his imagination~
These big bosses should grab whatever they see and like at all costs, otherwise they won't be able to afford the 100,000 pound deposit.
"Okay, congratulations to buyer No. 55 for buying this unique gold coin from the ancient Roman Empire for 400,000 pounds."
The agent standing next to Tatjana was so excited that he was almost speechless when he saw the auctioneer drop the hammer, because Mr. Tao Xi, the big boss known as "Half City of Los Angeles", used the [
No. 55] The auction house bought nearly 10 million pounds of antiques.
Just when he was so excited that he didn't know how to maintain this big customer.
But this big customer pretended to come from the countryside. He hugged the supermodel Tatjana beside him and said, "How many antiques do you need to fill your clothing store in Paris?"
The agent looked at Tatjana with envy and shouted crazily in his heart: "The more, the better!"
Tatjana said the most heartbreaking sound in the world.
"If you want to be by my side every day, you don't need these things!"
But it was obvious that this "Los Angeles man" enjoyed the compliments of the woman in his arms. When the "Water Lilies" painted by Monet in his later years was moved to the exhibition stand, the wealthy gentleman raised it in his hand without waiting for the auctioneer's introduction.
hand of cards.
"£10 million!"
The auctioneer couldn't help but take a breath when he saw Tao Xi's appearance. The starting price was only 8 million pounds.
This abruptly raised the bar by several steps: "Okay, buyer No. 55 has made a move again. I wonder if anyone in the audience will make a move!"
"The off-market asking price is £11 million!"
"20 million pounds!" Tao Xi looked bored.
At first, Tao Xi was skeptical about this kind of "off-site bidding" because one of his favorite "Kangxi porcelain bowls" was priced at 200,000 pounds from the initial price of 80,000 pounds.
When Tao Xi was about to complain, the agent standing next to him quietly told him the name of the buyer without being punished for violating the rules.
Only then did Tao Xi give up.
After all, in a place like the UK where there are many shallow and bastards, there are many people who are richer than him, and not everyone can receive the salary of the British royal family every month for retirement.
"£21 million!"
"Buyer No. 12 offered £21 million."
The auctioneer holds up the small hammer in his hand and makes a "I'm going to drop the hammer" every time. If you like the feeling of bidding quickly.
Tao Xi did not raise a sign this time.
Because he summed up a small amount of experience in the auction that lasted less than 2 hours.
As long as your price is high enough at the beginning, you can scare away a large number of bidders, and then the terrazzo will work. Only when the auctioneer drops the hammer for the second time, the real big buyers will use their "proxy"
The bidder" or "agent agent" bids.
Tatjana heard that Tao Xi still had the idea of raising a sign.
She immediately lay down next to Tao Xi's ear and whispered: "You are crazy, that's 10 million pounds. If Monica finds out, she will die of acidity."
"Oh, who made me fall in love with a woman who likes art!"
Tao Xi pretended to be a rich man and said proudly to Tatjana. Tatjana, who was blushing from neck to face, had long been fascinated by the love words Tao Xi said at the auction.
Tao Xi believes that no matter what conditions he proposes tonight, Tatjana can agree!
"45 million, second offer for Monet's late work [Water Lilies]!"
"Is it true that no one wants to bid? Monet is one of the top ten painters..."
After the agent saw his big client finally raising his sign again, his legs became a little weak.
He swore that if this man really liked art, he would be willing to guarantee Tao Xi and invite him to tonight's [Castle Auction].
"60 million!"
"You can keep shouting, no matter how much money you pay in the future, I will get 1 million pounds more than you!"
Tao Xi shouted to the auctioneer on the stage with a proud look on his face, but the auctioneer did not believe that if the guest did not raise his placard, no matter what he said at the auction, it would not count.
The auctioneer also secretly sighed that he was worthy of being a big business person.
This ability of psychological pressure is truly unmatched by anyone.
The price of 60 million was really not low. The off-site bidding seemed to hesitate for a long time. It was not until the auctioneer on the stage dropped the hammer for the second time that the other party called out a price of 63 million pounds.
When Tao Xi heard the price, she couldn't help but kiss Tajana proudly: "Okay! I'll sell this treasure to you. I hope my little sweetheart clothing store will open well!"
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Tao Xi attracted 80% of Sotheby's auction house's attention today.
Monet's "Water Lilies" painting was sold for 70 million pounds, which has really made many collectors envious for a long time. As for the British Queen's veil and the treasure map from the First World War, they were both bought by a Middle Eastern buyer.
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Tao Xi held Tatjana, who was constantly getting tired, in his arms. Just as he was about to leave, he met the agent who was serving him.
"Mr. Tao Xi, Mr. Tao Xi, don't leave in a hurry. There is an [Old Castle Auction] tonight. It is said that there is an object from your hometown in it. Do you plan to participate?"
The agent looked at Tao Xi's face nervously.
Because the leader behind him gave a piece of information about Mr. Tao Xi.
It is clearly recorded in the information that Mr. Tao Xi is very interested in Chinese food and life in Chinatown, and his companies have also invested in many places in the mainland.
You can try to use this opportunity to invite him.
"Are you sure it wasn't a robbery, but a exile?"
"When did the thieves speak so skillfully?"
He still has the ability to do what he says. When he heard Tao Xi's words, which were not very nice, he hurriedly explained: "Mr. Tao Xi, my mother is Indian and my father is British.
In fact, I...I...I am also a victim."
"Ha!" Tao Xi smiled and waved his hand when he heard the agent's answer: "I live at No. 18 Charles Manor, Kensington-Chelsea. Remember to send the lot and invitation letter."
The agent looked at Tao Xi's leaving figure and couldn't help but muttered: "Tsk, tsk, tsk, he is really a rich man, that is Prince Charles's estate."
"Don't look at it. It was given to me by Prince Charles. How about it? I agreed?"
When the agent saw his leader appearing here, he nodded quickly and replied: "Yes, yes, if you have a lot of collectors, I suggest you add more Chinese works of art, otherwise it will be difficult for us to complete our task this year."
Already."
"Well, you can also upgrade to senior agent. You performed well today."
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The UK's oldest remaining castle can be said to be the largest in the world.
Tausi was not surprised when the invitation from Sotheby's auction house stated that the evening auction would be held at Rundale Castle in the suburbs of London.
When Tao Xi came here in the dark night, there was no eerie feeling like in a Hollywood movie.
On the contrary, Tao Xi looked at the modern air-conditioning and chandeliers in this castle for a long time. The guests here were very cold, and Tao Xi was happy and relaxed.
After all, it is very tiring to have to compliment each other with others so late at night.
But the agent standing aside kept chatting with the radiant Tatjana. If Tatjana hadn't been in such a good mood, Taosi might have given him a slap on the butt, because he was in the afternoon.
I was really tired when I was there.
"Tonight's sellers all came with collections that have been appraised by our Sotheby's auction house appraisers."
"And in order to take care of every buyer, we only invited 20 buyers this time. I hope you and your husband can have a pleasant night."
Tajana held the manual in her hand and kept flipping through it, her mouth making "wow" sounds from time to time.
Tao Xi didn't care at first, but as Tatjana kept praising her, he curiously looked over.
Tao Xi, who had just walked over, saw a dog head at first sight. The introduction of this dog head was very brief [One of the animal heads in the Old Summer Palace].
"Hey, hey, don't turn it over, let me take a look at this!"
"What's so interesting about this? I just saw a painting carved on a stone slab and a painting full of horses. What's it called... What's it called... Oh, right, the Picture of Hundred Horses!"
Tao Xi grabbed the manual and rummaged through it carefully.
There are only two animal heads in the entire picture album, one is a snake head and the other is a dog head. As for the others, they are all things Tao Xi has never heard of.
The sudden appearance of the elusive agent startled Tao Xi.
"In order to let you go home satisfied tonight, our Sotheby's auction will take out all our inventory, and this time there is also a Benxi native from your hometown."
"Oh! Got it."
Tao Xi didn't know why he suddenly felt that the dog in front of him was a little annoying. If he were in Panama, he would probably have someone do it.
With a regretful look on his face, he glanced around the heavily guarded castle and the security guards who appeared from time to time, and couldn't help but give up those thoughts that he shouldn't have.
To be continued...