Chapter 630: Collection exchange

Fred said: "Let's take this picture and show it to me. After all, we have the most cooperation with the Li family's auction house. Since it is the person sent by Li Jia, I still have to give some face."
Cisse promised to send the drawing axis in his hand to Fred.
Fred took the picture shaft, removed the outer packaging, and spread it out on the table. When he opened halfway, Jacqueline's upper body, which was not dressed, was exposed.
As the great butler of Sir Owen, Fred is also a knowledgeable and versatile person. He has a deep knowledge of antiques. Although he only opens half of the paintings, he has recognized that this is Picasso's wife, Jacqueline.
Suddenly his body was struck by lightning, and the whole person began to tremble slightly, and the action of opening the picture became cautious.
He opened the whole painting and saw a complete Jacqueline, sure that this is Picasso's painting, excited and screaming: "Perfect, it is perfect!"
Sir Owen poured a glass of red wine and was slowly admiring it. After hearing Fred’s words, he said something dissatisfied: "Dear Fred, it’s just a painting, how can you make it so rude? What kind of ancient paintings are in our treasure chest?"
"No, we really don't have it here!" Fred exclaimed excitedly. "Jazz, this is Picasso's painting. You see this is Jacqueline!"
After hearing Fred's words, Sir Owen immediately put down his glass and said with an incredulous face: "Fred, you won't be kidding me, this is not a gentleman's job."
"Sir Owen, how can I make a joke with you, you see this is Picasso's wife Jacqueline."
Confirming that Fred did not make a joke with him, Sir Owen walked over quickly, and when he saw the painting in front of him, his look became very excited.
"God, is it that my sincerity touched God and sent me a picture of Picasso."
Sir Owen took a white glove from a servant and put it on his hand, then began to look at the picture seriously.
A few minutes later, he exclaimed excitedly: "Dear Fred, I confirm that this is the original of Picasso, it is perfect."
Although he is not a professional appraiser, he has collected countless antique treasures in these years, and he has certain accomplishments in the identification of ancient paintings.
Fred said: "Jazz, just in case, let's find the Gerrard appraiser."
"You are right, this is Picasso's painting, we are sloppy." Sir Owen took a deep breath and calmed his excitement. He said to a servant next to him, "You please Mr. Gerard at the fastest speed. come."
"Good jazz."
The servant promised to walk out of the living room and walked in with a blond Caucasian a few minutes later. He was Sir Irving's private treasure appraiser Gerard.
Although Gerrard is a private appraiser of Irving, he has a very high reputation in the field of international antique appraisal. So far, he has never made a mistake in his work.
After entering the living room, Gerard saw the excited Sir Owen and Fred, and asked in confusion: "Dear Jazz, is this baby?"
Sir Owen said excitedly: "Dear Gerrard, come see, Picasso's painting, this is Picasso's painting!"
When he heard Picasso's picture, Gerrard was also refreshed. He walked quickly to the table, then took out his white gloves and magnifying glass from his pocket and carefully checked it.
After a full five minutes, Sir Owen couldn’t help it. He asked, "Dear Gerard, tell me if this is the authenticity of Picasso?"
Gerald stood up and looked excited: "Respected Jazz, I can swear to God, this is definitely Picasso's masterpiece."
Sir Owen exclaimed excitedly: "Great, that's great, I finally have Picasso's work."
Fred is still calmer. He said: "Dear jazz, don't you forget that this painting is not yours, but belongs to Mr. Qin who is waiting outside the door."
Sir Owen took a forehead and cried, "God, forgive me, I will let the distinguished guests wait outside the door. Dear Fred, let's go out together and invite the most distinguished guests."
Outside the manor, Cheng Bo said to Qin Haodong: "Mr. Qin, Sir Owen is very honorable. Are you sure that he will meet us after seeing the picture?"
"Cheng Bo, you can rest assured, I believe Sir Owen will come out to meet us soon."
According to Qin Haodong's information from the field, Sir Owen is very eager to get a Picasso work, I believe he will come out to meet his paintings.
Two people were talking, and suddenly the door opened. Sir Owen came out with Fred and Gerard, and followed four or five servants.
Sir Owen came to Qin Haodong and bent down his chest with one hand and performed a standard gentleman's ceremony.
"Mr. Qin, please forgive me for your scorn."
Qin Haodong said: "Sir Owen, I am very happy to meet you."
"Mr. Dear Sir, beautiful lady, please follow me."
Under the greet of Sir Owen and a group of servants, Qin Haodong and Nalan unparalleled walked into the manor.
Cheng Bo’s face was shocked. He was very aware of Sir Owen’s status on Hong Kong Island. He did not understand what magic Chao Qin used in the end, and he was able to come out to meet him personally.
As the housekeeper of Li's family, he naturally knew that this occasion was not suitable for participation, so he did not follow the entrance to Sir Owen's manor, but returned to the car to wait.
After entering the living room, Sir Owen warmly hosted Qin Haodong and Nalan unparalleled, gave each of them a good glass of red wine, and then smiled and said: "Dear Qin, your painting is really perfect. It is.
I have always been eager to have a Picasso painting. I want to ask how you can transfer this painting, or in the words of your Chinese, it is called reluctance to cut love.

Although Sir Owen is a man who does not fall into the empire, but because he grew up on Hong Kong Island, not only does Chinese speak very well, but also knows a lot about the culture of China, even the idioms are used.
Qin Haodong said: "Of course, I have heard that Sir Owen has a lot of Chinese antiques here, so I want to use Picasso's paintings to exchange with you."
Sir Owen said: "Mr. Qin, I am very willing to be friends with you and do some exchanges on the collection. Do you have the goals you have chosen?"
Qin Haodong spread his hand and said: "I don't know this because I don't know what the collection of Sir Owen has."
According to the field, he did not directly say the purpose of his trip.
"It doesn't matter. I can let you choose. As long as things are right, we can make an exchange that makes us satisfied."
Sir Owen said to Fred next to him: "Bring the catalogue of our collection and let Mr. Qin choose."
"Okay, Sir."
Fred said that he turned and went out. It wasn't a long time. He came in with a catalogue and recorded all the collections in Sir Owen's treasure house.
"Mr. Qin, please look over."
Fred politely sent the catalogue to Qin Haodong.
"Thank you!"
Qin Haodong smiled at Fred, then opened the catalogue and quickly checked it.
Sir Owen’s collection is indeed very rich, almost a few thousand, almost including antiques from all over the world.
The front part of the catalogue is all European art. It can be seen that these collections are still in a higher position in the heart of Sir Owen.
However, Qin Haodong did not care about these things. He quickly flipped through it. In the last few pages of the catalogue, he found the coveted bronze head of the twelve zodiac, the chicken head.
He resisted his inner excitement and said: "Sir Owen, at the auction yesterday, I had the privilege of photographing the snake head you auctioned. As a Chinese, I have a special feeling for the twelve Chinese zodiac bronze heads. I want to take them all back to China in my lifetime.
I just saw that there is a 12-year-old bronze head in your catalogue. I decided to exchange this chicken head with this Picasso painting. What do you think?

Sir Owen said: "Dear Qin, as a friend, I should satisfy your wishes. The twelve Chinese zodiac bronze heads are the treasures of your Chinese summer. I also like it very much, so I am reluctant."
Qin Haodong smiled a little, and he knew very well that this foreigner was not reluctant. As Tian said, the antiques of China were not taken seriously by him. It can be seen from the order of the twelve Chinese zodiac copper heads in the catalogue.
The reason why Sir Owen said this is that he is somewhat dissatisfied with the price he has quoted. It is indeed true. If you change Picasso’s paintings and the 12th Lunar New Year’s capital to Huaxia, a 12-year-old bronze head is about 5000. About 10,000, and this Picasso painting is up to 10 million Chinese coins.
Although the exchange between collectors is more important to the reputation of the collection, but the value can not be much different.
He said: "Sir Owen, I am very sincere. Do you think that with this kind of Picasso painting, you can make a love for this 12-year-old bronze head? Two or three?"
After he finished speaking, Sir Owen’s eyes lit up in an instant, excitedly said:
Dear Qin, can you say that you still have Mr. Picasso’s painting in your hand?

Qin Haodong smiled and said the default, but did not say how many Picasso paintings he had. This is also a kind of negotiation. Of course, he will not expose his cards in advance.
Sir Owen thought about it and put out a palm and said: "5! As long as you have 5 Picasso sketches, I will exchange this 12-year-old bronze head with you."
Qin Haodong said: "Jazz Sir Owen, 5 is really too much, you have to be clear, this is Picasso's paintings. If you can receive your treasure, it will definitely help you become the world's top collector."
Although he has 10 such sketches in his hand, although these sketches can draw one in a few minutes, Sir Owen has a lot of treasures here, and he does not mind changing some to bring back to China.