Chapter 1836 Are the Chefs so Demanding?

We are not afraid that the chef is educated, but we are afraid that the chef's knife skills are good, not to mention that Yuan Zhou is not very good.

"If a sculpture of this...level is to be auctioned as a gift, how much capital does Christie's Auction House have?"

This was the fat businessman's first reaction, and then he realized it. It seemed that the auction house never said it was a free auction. To put it bluntly, it was all their own thinking.

"It seems that Wu's painting was indeed created based on this carving. This is the purpose of photographing them together. The two works of art are a whole. Especially the carving surprised me. It is so small and can be carved so delicately. "

"Having said that, is it so demanding to be a master chef now?" The collector felt that after the auction, he should ask the Western food masters he knew if they could do it.

Western food master:? ? ? You're thinking shit.

"I have the urge to take pictures. Although Yuan's statue has not experienced the market, in fact, the price is definitely not as good as Wu's painting, but the form of the two works of art is unique, has a story, and has artistic value. It must be You will make money." Babu rolled his shrewd eyes and planned to bid for a while.

"You don't understand what engraving is. It's a waste to put it in your hands. It's more important to put it in my collection. I'll come soon." The collector said.

"It's just your little shabby collection, but you have more money than I do?" the fat businessman said he would fight ten.

The collector was trembling with anger. This is really true. How can art be tainted with money? It smells like copper, which is an insult to the work of art.

The big capitalists who had previously regarded Yuan Zhou's sculptures as free auctions have also changed their minds. No one would like something that can make money, not to mention that the artistic value is high enough for laymen to see.

"Okay, now that everyone has finished appreciating the works of the two famous artists, let's start bidding now. The base price is 10 million euros, and each increase will be no less than 500,000 euros." Seeing that everyone was still unsatisfied, the host stepped down after the time was up, and immediately Start shooting while the iron is hot.

Generally speaking, ten minutes of viewing time is required.

"10.5 million."

As soon as the host finished speaking, a collector shouted hurriedly.

After the scene was quiet for a few seconds, the bidding sounds started one after another.

"11 million"

"12.5 million"

"1500 dollars"

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The atmosphere suddenly became lively. Several painters led by Leeuwenhoek were among those who started bidding. Their purpose was to get the paintings and statues to study together.

But when the price reached around 20 million euros, the group of painters stopped.

Then the collector group went around and raised the price to 30 million euros, which is equivalent to more than 200 million soft girl coins. It was so terrifying that they didn't dare to fight.

If only collectors were present, perhaps the price could still be obtained, but there were many predators present, such as the fat businessman, who did not start bidding until the price climbed to 35 million.

"36 million"

"36.5 million"

"37 million"

When it broke 40 million, the auction paused for a short period of time. Only when the host was about to hammer down the hammer for the third time did someone make another bid.

As the price climbed to 40 million, most collectors withdrew from the bidding. As the price continued to rise, the number of bidders increased again.

It took the threshold of 50 million euros to calm down, and after reaching 55 million euros, fewer and fewer people bid.

The final hammer price was 60 million euros, and the transaction price after commission was 67.728 million euros. Yes, the commission is also paid by the auctioneer. Calculating the commission is about 12.88%. Of course, there is some gambling involved. Terms, such as the commission will increase if the auction price exceeds the certain amount.

But in any case, this auction was very successful, converted into RMB 500 million, which can be regarded as breaking the price record of Wu Hai's paintings.

"Huh, it still doesn't surpass David Hockney's "Portrait of the Artist."" Zhou Xi sighed.

The artist's portrait was auctioned on November 15, 2018.

At that time, the transaction price including commissions was more than 90 million US dollars, equivalent to more than 600 million yuan. It was the most expensive painting among living painters.

"But it doesn't matter. Wu Menyan is still young and will definitely surpass him in the future. And I remember Wu Menyan said that he would cooperate with Boss Yuan again." Zhou Xi said to himself.

David Hockney was born in 1937 and is the godfather of modern art in Britain. He is now in his 70s and 80s and has a very high status, but Wu Hai is only in his thirties and is at the peak of his creation.

Turning his attention back to the country, Yuanzhou himself didn't know when the carvings were in trouble in Italy, let alone that he was about to receive a large sum of money. He was currently studying ancient books quietly in a tavern. time.

When the familiar bell rang, Yuanzhou just put down the ancient book and planned to drink some water and take a rest.

"Hello, Master Xu." Yuan Zhou looked at the contact's name and immediately answered the phone.

The caller was Master Xu, the contractor who was renovating the warehouse in Pixian County. It had been more than half a month and the decoration was probably completed.

"Hello, Boss Yuan, the warehouse has been renovated according to your requirements. When will you have time to check and accept it? If it is not suitable, you can correct it in time." Master Xu's rich voice came from the microphone.

"Then can I come over and take a look at it at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon?" Yuan Zhou calculated and decided to go over and take a look tomorrow.

"Okay, see you then." Master Xu agreed immediately.

"It looks like I'm going to be busy next time. I just don't know if Xiaoya will like it." Yuan Zhou hung up the phone and muttered.

Yin Ya has been on a business trip these two days and is not in Chengdu at all. Naturally, she has no chance to make dog food.

Thinking of Yin Ya, Yuanzhou thought he could ask Yin Ya what she was doing now.

[Xiaoya, are you done? ] Yuanzhou took out his mobile phone and sent a message.

[Not yet. There will be a video conference later. Are you finished? Pay attention to rest and don’t delve into cooking all at once. ] Yin Ya quickly responded to the message.

[I understand, then go ahead and wear more clothes when it’s cold, and let me know when you get back. ]

[I know, you too. ]

Probably because he was really busy, Yin Ya didn't reply after replying.

Yuan Zhou rested for a while and continued to pick up the book and read it. The title of the book above was "The Third Art of Cake". This was a newly purchased book that he had just started reading today.

"It's quite interesting."

Yuanzhou was very interested in some of the things written in the book, and planned to start testing new ideas after the warehouse there was completely completed.

Currently, he has a well-known domestic ice carving master as a side job. When the auction spreads, he will become a world-famous carving master, then a carpenter, and soon Yuan Zhou will add the world's best pastry chef.

There is no way, Yuan Zhou is just a chef.

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Ps: Two more cats, one dollar and zero, hehe.

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