Chapter 1043: 1 new record
All the buyers at the scene sat down and looked at the auctioneer on the stage and the outstanding Michelangelo painting on the display stand.
Each of them was very excited, their eyes flashed, and their fighting spirit was high!
Everyone is ready, just wait for the auction to start, and then start a fierce battle, picking down all the opponents, and returning home with the "Creation of Adam"!
Seeing that all the buyers were seated, the auctioneer Jefferson immediately said:
"Ladies and gentlemen, the most exciting time has come. The pinnacle of Renaissance artist Michelangelo, "The Creation of Adam", is now on auction, and everyone is welcome to bid!"
"Papa Papa"
The thunderous applause immediately sounded, directly drowning the voice of the auctioneer, and he had to stop temporarily.
When the applause fell slightly, Jefferson's high-pitched voice immediately came out again.
"Before the announcement of the starting price and the official start of bidding, there are a few things to explain here. It will take a little time for everyone, and please be patient.
I believe everyone has witnessed the discovery process of "The Creation of Adam". It should be very clear. I won't explain this point to avoid wasting your time.
After discovering and picking up this top-level artwork, Mr. Steven made an appraisal on the spot and gave a very positive appraisal conclusion, which everyone knows.
Before signing the commissioned auction contract, our auction house organized the top appraisal experts and used relevant high-tech testing equipment to conduct a very comprehensive appraisal of the painting.
The appraisal conclusion we reached is highly consistent with the appraisal conclusion given by Steven. "The Creation of Adam" is indeed the authentic work of Renaissance artist Michelangelo, there is no doubt!
The creation time of this oil painting should be between 1508 and 1512. It is the manuscript of the ceiling painting of the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican. It has a history of more than 500 years and is very precious!
During the pre-exhibition of the auction, experts in appraisal of antique art from major auction houses and museums, as well as other senior professionals, also appraised the painting.
The appraisal conclusions reached by everyone are almost the same. They are sure that this is the authentic work of Michelangelo. It is an extremely precious top-level artwork. The artistic value is extraordinary and worthy of collection!
So far, there is no doubt about the authenticity of this "Creation of Adam"! You can rest assured to bid! Our Sotheby's auction house can endorse this top art work!
Because this painting is extremely precious and has a special meaning, the Advisory Committee for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of the Interior has listed it as a precious artwork with restricted departure, and it is not allowed to leave the country!
Regarding this point, everyone must consider that if you take this Michelangelo's pinnacle work, don't even think about taking it out of the United States, it will cause you huge trouble! "
"We all know that, Jefferson, hurry up and start, I can't wait to take this top art piece and make it my private collection!"
A buyer shouted loudly from the audience, interrupting Jefferson's conversation, looking very anxious.
As soon as this voice fell, someone immediately answered and said loudly:
"Mark! Stop dreaming, this Michelangelo must have nothing to do with you, just look at it, don't think too much! It belongs to my baby!"
"Richard, you are such a bastard, why do you have you everywhere? Don't talk too much, it doesn't matter who loses and who wins! Let's see!"
Mark sneered back, his vigor, and he did not lose sight of the wind.
Then, several billionaire buyers jumped out and expressed their determination to win, and by the way, they also sarcastically beat their competitors.
Seeing that the smell of gunpowder on the scene was getting stronger and it was very volatile, the auctioneer Jefferson immediately interrupted these few people and regained the right to speak.
" Gentlemen, there is no need to argue. Later, there will be opportunities to compete. If you are strong enough, you may be able to have the last laugh, defeat all your opponents, and win this top art piece.
Now the starting price is announced. Based on the unparalleled artistic value of this painting, combined with the opinion of the owner, Mr. Steven, we have set a starting price of US$400 million for "Creating Adam"!
The minimum increase is 3 million U.S. dollars. After the quotation exceeds 600 million U.S. dollars, the minimum increase must not be less than 5 million U.S. dollars. The bidding starts now, 400 million U.S. dollars, 400 million U.S. dollars. Who should bid? "
When announced the starting price loudly, the auctioneer Jefferson immediately entered the state.
He turned his head quickly, his eyes were like eagle eyes, and he kept scanning the audience, hoping to spot the buyer who was offering the price.
Several auxiliary auction personnel standing on both sides of the auction table quickly entered the state, staring at the hundreds of buyers below the stage, ready to remind the auctioneer Jefferson to check the vacancy!
The twenty-odd staff on the right side of the auction hall who are responsible for receiving telephone bids and online bids are also busy, all attentively, ready to accept remote instructions at any time, and offer placards to respond!
At this time, the auction hall was completely boiling, and the sound of exclamation became a whole.
"Wow! Four hundred million dollars! This guy, Steven, is like the legend, he is a cruel and greedy guy. Who has heard of such a high starting price? It's crazy!"
"It seems that the valuation given by Steven in the live video is true! With his usual style of behavior, this "Creating Adam" must have an auction reserve price, and it is not less than 600 million US dollars!
No matter who has the last laugh today, if you succeed in winning this Michelangelo's pinnacle work, you will surely bleed heavily, and being slaughtered by the guy in Steven, it is estimated that you will be hurt! "
Amidst the exclamation, at the auction hall and on the Internet, many buyers had a look of despair in their eyes, their expressions were very ugly and a little embarrassing!
Just this astronomical starting price that has never appeared before completely wiped out hope and kicked them directly out of the ranks of competitors, leaving no chance at all!
"Fak! I hate Steven as a bastard, it's so cruel! And so greedy!"
In some corners of the auction hall, there was a burst of annoyed curses.
The same is true on the phone and on the other end of the Internet. Many people are angrily cursing Ye Tian to vent their dissatisfaction and depression.
Ye Tian couldn't hear these angry curses, and even if he heard them, he didn't bother to pay attention.
Besides cursing, what can you do? Can you still bite me?
" 400 million US dollars, 400 million US dollars, which gentleman or lady should ask for the price? This is the "Creation of Adam" by the artist Michelangelo, the top art!
By taking this picture, you have moved the famous Sistine Chapel zenith painting back to your own home, and you can enjoy it at will. What a heartbreaking thing! "
The auctioneer Jefferson shouted loudly, trying to confuse everyone.
All beginnings are hard!
This is especially true of antique art auctions, where unsuccessful auctions often occur.
Many times, people do not dislike the antique artworks being auctioned, but adopt a wait-and-see attitude, waiting for other buyers to take the lead before participating in the competition.
As long as the first buyer raises a placard to respond to the price, the show will officially kick off. The next stage is bound to be good, and the competition will become increasingly fierce!
This is the situation right now, it depends on who is the first to jump out and kick off this fierce competition.
Even if no one jumped out~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and continued to be so cold, that Ye Tian didn't care at all.
As long as this painting is still in my own hands, the initiative belongs to me. If you want this Michelangelo's pinnacle work, you can, you can exchange it for real money, nothing less!
I want my buddies to sell at a lower price, but there are no doors! Even if you want to lose your mind, you can't touch that kind of good thing!
After a short shock, many buyers quickly wake up.
400 US$400 million is an astronomical figure, very amazing! It is also a starting price that has never been heard before, creating an unprecedented starting price record!
But this is the pinnacle of Michelangelo! It is almost impossible to appear on the auction floor of the top art works. It is by no means comparable to other antique works of art!
As long as buyers who are interested in this painting and are ready to participate in this competition, I am afraid that no one will naively think that 400 million US dollars can win this "Creating Adam"!
Jefferson's voice had not fallen yet, and someone immediately responded.
"400 million dollars, Jefferson!"
At the front right of the auction hall, someone raised the bid number plate in his hand.
The battle has begun! The first shot was one of the oldest religious groups in the United States, the United Christian Church! ...
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