Chapter 2611: Sad love story
Ye Tian checked several African woodcarvings carefully, then turned to look at Ibrahim who was standing on the side, and asked with a smile:
"Mr. Ibrahim, if I am not mistaken, did you collect these African woodcarvings in the same place? They have the same artistic style and use the same materials. They are all black African ebony.
Judging from the artistic style of these African woodcarvings, they should come from a certain country or tribe in West Africa. The woodcarvings of West Africa are vivid and imaginative, which are different from those of East Africa.
Judging from the carving traces on these African woodcarvings, they have been created for 40 to 50 years. In other words, they were carved in the 1960s and 1970s, and they are also antique works of art! "
Hearing this, Ibrahim couldn't help nodding.
"Your judgment is correct, Mr. Steven. These wood carvings are indeed from West Africa. I bought them from a Ghanaian businessman last year, and they have been kept in my shop until today.
According to the Ghanaian businessman, these African wood carvings were purchased locally in Ghana when his father was young and have been kept in their home. His father had passed away a few years ago and these wood carvings were passed on to him.
Because of business failure, the Ghanaian businessman sold his real estate and other things in Cairo, ready to return to Ghana, looking for opportunities in their own country, the things he sold included these wood carvings.
As for the creation time and author of these African woodcarvings, the Ghanaian businessman didn't know. I think these African woodcarvings have a certain degree of artistry and the price is relatively reasonable, so I bought them back.
Mr. Steven, in these African wood carvings, do you see something I don't know? For example, can you explain the sculptor who created these wood carvings and their true value? "
While saying this, Ibrahim looked at these exaggerated African wood carvings again, trying to see something.
It is a pity that he has nothing new to discover. In his eyes, these African wood carvings are still the same as before, unchanging!
The statue of the man with a grin and a big smile seems to be laughing at himself silently!
Ibrahim looked at Ye Tian's eyes, full of doubts and curiosity, but also full of expectations.
Other people on the scene also watched these African wood carvings, watched Ye Tian, and looked forward to his answer.
However, Ye Tian didn't do what everyone wanted, but changed the topic.
"Mr. Ibrahim, I would like to ask, what is the price of these African wood carvings? If the price is right, I want to take these African wood carvings and bring them back to New York.
These woodcarving works from West Africa, although they look rougher, are simple and flexible, can reach the soul of people, and make people feel the original beauty. I like it better!
As for my appraisal and valuation of these African woodcarvings, if we can conclude this antique art transaction, I don't mind explaining it! To solve everyone’s doubts"
Following his remarks, Ibrahim looked at these African wood carvings again, and the rest of the people on the scene were the same, and everyone's eyes suddenly became even hotter!
Especially the few tourists who happened to be in this antique shop are already eager to try, and even started the idea of taking the first shot and cutting off these African wood carvings!
But they know that it is not appropriate to blend in at this time, and it is not compliant. If you rush to shoot, you may be targeted by Steven, which is not too fun!
You know, Steven this guy is notoriously cunning and cruel, maybe this is digging a hole, waiting for people like himself to jump in, his real goal is not these African woodcarvings!
Thinking of this, the minds of those tourists suddenly became sober, and then they restrained their desire to take a shot, became a spectator intently, and continued to stand aside to watch the excitement. This opportunity is very rare!
Ahmed and the Egyptian antiquities policeman stood behind, hesitated several times, but in the end there was no sound, but they were all worried.
Ibrahim fell into silence, and the expression on his face kept changing, becoming a lot more solemn, apparently engaged in an ideological struggle.
After a while, he made a decision, and then raised his head to look at Ye Tian, biting his posterior teeth, and said:
"Mr. Steven, there are seven pieces of these African wood carvings from Ghana, all intact. If you buy them all, the package price is $50,000. As long as you can accept this price, they will belong to you!
If you only want to buy a few of them, the price will be discussed again. Depending on the subject and size, the prices of these African wood sculptures are different. The price of portrait sculptures is higher, and the price of animal sculptures is lower! "
Before he finished his words, Ye Tian had a bright smile on his face. He obviously didn't care about Ibrahim's high price. In his opinion, it was the same as Bai Jian!
He directly stretched out his right hand and said categorically:
"Okay, Mr. Ibrahim, I accept this offer, and I think it is very reasonable, only 50,000 U.S. dollars, I want all these exquisite African wood carvings, I am very happy to cooperate with you!"
"what!"
Ibrahim exclaimed directly, and even forgot to shake hands with Ye Tian.
He didn't expect that Ye Tian would agree so readily, without any hesitation, so that he didn't even have a chance to repent, and the prepared bargaining rhetoric was completely useless!
For a moment, Ibrahim felt that his heart suddenly tightened, and he felt as if he had missed an amazing treasure. That feeling was very bad!
The other people on the scene, like Ibrahim, exclaimed, everyone was simply taken aback by Ye Tian's!
At the same time, everyone's eyes looking at those African woodcarvings became even more scorching, and they were about to burn!
If you speak out, splash out the water! No one can change it, especially in the field of antique art collection!
Ibrahim, who was sober, could only shake hands with Ye Tian with a wry smile, and concluded the art deal.
The next thing was simple. Ye Tian took the backpack behind him, opened it, took out fifty thousand dollars in cash and handed it to Ibrahim, completing the transaction!
Ibrahim took the fifty thousand dollars in cash, quickly counted it with two shop assistants, and then locked the money in the safe of the antique shop!
Later, he took out an antique art transaction contract and began to fill in information such as the name of the product and the transaction amount on it!
After Ye Tian and Ibrahim signed their names on this contract one after another and completed the last step of the transaction, everyone on the scene looked at Ye Tian and looked forward to his explanation!
Ye Tian glanced at everyone on the scene, smiled proudly and said:
"Gentlemen, the transaction is complete. Now I will introduce the origin and value of these African woodcarvings to you, so as to solve your doubts and avoid confusion.
According to my appraisal, these exquisite African wood carvings are probably the works of contemporary art master Al Anazur, or to be precise, the works of Al’s youth.
Al Anazu is the most outstanding master of art and sculptor in contemporary Africa. He was born in Ghana and is currently the most important African master of art alive.
In New York before, I visited Al’s solo exhibitions, admired his works many times in different museums, and personally handled his sculptures.
Of the two carvings by Ayer I have worked on, one of them happened to be a woodcarving work of his youth, which is highly similar in style to these African woodcarving works!
Because of this, my eyes brightened the moment I saw these wood carvings, and I quickly determined that these African wood carvings were all works by Al.
When he was young, Al Anazu had created many woodcarving works before he became a master, but not many have been handed down. At that time, his art was still relatively young!
It is for this reason that these African wood carvings, which seem to be only above the standard but full of aura, were ignored by people until I discovered these wood carvings!
Based on the current market conditions and the high admiration of Al Anazu by the collectors, the conservative valuation of these African woodcarving works is also over 8 million U.S. dollars! "
Before the words came to an end, an exclamation of exclamation sounded at the scene.
"Ah! I heard that right? These African wood carvings are actually the works of Al Anazur, it's incredible!"
"Oh my God! Fifty thousand dollars became at least eight million dollars in an instant. It's crazy!"
Amidst the cries of exclamation one after another, Ibrahim and the two shop assistants seemed to be struck by lightning, and they stunned in place, dumbfounded, and almost died of heartache!
The few tourists who were going to cut their Hus just now, all regretted that they wanted to slap themselves a few times, and they missed such a great opportunity to make a fortune!
As for Ahmed and the Egyptian antiquities policeman, both eyes are full of regret and heartache.
What makes them even more painful is that Ye Tian has already won a lot of trophies before. The value of those antique cultural relics and works of art must be amazing. Among them, there are likely to be many valuable national treasures!
Thinking of this, Ahmed and the Egyptian antiquities police suddenly felt that their hearts were bleeding, and they were about to lose their feet!
Before the exclamation sounded, someone at the scene suddenly asked in surprise:
"Mr. Steven, you said that these African wood carvings are the works of the artist Al Anazur, is there any other evidence? The evidence you mentioned seems to be insufficient!
These African wood carvings do not have the author's signature. Mr. Al Anazou is the most famous contemporary art master in Africa. There are many sculptors who imitate his artistic style! "
Ye Tian turned to look at the clerk who asked the question~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and smiled and said:
"Man, this question is very easy to solve. I have a pretty good relationship with Mr. Al Anazou. I have dealt with many times. I want to know if these African wood carvings are his works. I will know the answer by calling. I can also have a live video call with him!"
With that said, Ye Tian took out his mobile phone and sent a video call request to Al Anazou who was also in Africa.
In a blink of an eye, his video call request was accepted, and a white-haired Al Anazu appeared on the phone screen immediately!
After a few words of greeting, Ye Tian pointed the camera of his mobile phone at the African wood carvings, and then said aloud:
"Al, I found several African wood carvings in an antique shop in Cairo, Egypt. They look a lot like the work you created when you were young, just like the one I found in Brooklyn, New York!
I have bought these woodcarving works. These woodcarving works do not have your personal signature, so I called you and asked you to look at these woodcarving works to confirm your own judgment! "
Hearing what he said and seeing the African wood carvings placed on the floor of the antique shop, the ancestor of Alanna in the video was stunned for a moment, and then the whole person became extremely excited.
"Yes, Steven, these African wood sculptures are indeed my works. I created them in the late 1960s. I gave them to a lover of mine as some tokens!
Soon after sending these woodcarving works, I went to Nigeria, then to the United Kingdom and the United States. When I returned to Ghana, I couldn't find the beautiful girl! ..."
Just as Al Anazu excitedly reviewed his youth and told his love story, Ibrahim’s antique shop was boiling again!
