Treasure Hunt all over the World

"Wow! It's wild!"

Although they had seen the pictures, when the actual oil painting appeared in front of them, Catherine and the others were still amazed, just like Ye Tian saw the painting for the first time.

The two appraisal experts were already impatient, and after being amazed, they immediately stepped forward with a magnifying glass to start the appraisal.

Catherine also went to the table to take a closer look at this masterpiece by the Native American painter.

"Awesome! It's definitely an authentic oil painting by C.M. Russell. Now it's time to identify the age of this painting, whether it was his early work as a cowboy or after he moved to Great Falls"

In just two or three minutes, the two appraisal experts came to a preliminary conclusion, and then began to investigate the specific year.

The appraisal experts were busy appraising, while Ye Tian was drinking coffee leisurely, waiting for the result, then negotiated the price, signed the contract, took the money and left.

He was very certain of the age and value of this painting, and fully understood its proper price.

"Steven, you're so lucky! You got such a great painting!"

Catherine sat back in her seat and said enviously to Ye Tian.

"Hehehe, I'm really lucky!"

Ye Tian smiled and nodded, looking for nothing, could he not be lucky?

Ten minutes passed quickly, and the appraisal of the oil painting was completed. The two experts gave the unanimous appraisal conclusion:

"This oil painting is definitely Charles M. Russell's "Western Cowboy". It is his early work as a cowboy. The painting is very well preserved and has no flaws. It is a masterpiece of cowboy art! It is worth collecting!"

After the identification is completed, it is time to enter the transaction process.

"Steven, thank you again for choosing 'House \u0026 Wirth' gallery, now let's talk about the price of this painting, talk about your expected price, if the price is reasonable, we will buy this painting"

Catherine said politely, and then went straight to the point.

"'House \u0026 Wirth' is the best gallery in New York, of course I choose you, my expectation is $320,000, if you can accept it, it can be sold now"

Ye Tian said a compliment without money, and then offered a price.

"We can't accept this price, it's too expensive! $200,000, what do you think?"

Catherine stabbed the knife extremely hard, and cut off more than a third directly.

"$200,000? No! It's too low! I can make a move, $300,000, which is a very reasonable price based on the auction price of C.M. Russell's works and the situation of the painting itself, how about it?"

Ye Tian smiled and shook his head, dropping $20,000.

"Obviously you are very professional and have done enough work, but that is the auction price, which includes commissions and other fees, and it can't be reached in private transactions, 230,000 US dollars. This price is more reasonable, and our gallery also needs profit!"

Catherine went a step further, with a sincere expression and sincerity in the price.

It was not far from the expected price, Ye Tian was overjoyed, but he still returned a new price without changing his face.

"$280,000 is my lowest price, if you still can't accept it, then I'll have to send it to Sotheby's or Christie's!

If it goes up for auction, it will definitely sell for a higher price. This is C.M. Russell.

The scene fell silent, and Catherine fell into thought.

She understood very well that what Ye Tian said was very correct.

Such a "Western Cowboy" oil painting will never lack fans in the United States, just as there will never be a shortage of cowboys here! Some people are willing to pay.

This price is really easy to achieve. If you work hard, you may be able to sell for higher prices. Some of C.M. Russell's oil paintings can even sell for two or three million US dollars!

Thinking of this, Catherine raised the price a little bit.

"$250,000,

This is the limit we can make, or what we just said, our gallery needs profit and operating space, I hope you can consider this factor.”

This is the expected price, but who cares about how hot the money is!

"I am very willing to share the profit with you, 260,000 US dollars, this is the final sale price!"

What Ye Tian said was decisive, giving people the feeling that the sale would be dismantled immediately!

The scene was quiet again, and Catherine began to ponder.

But the difference was only $10,000, too easily shaken, and she made a quick decision.

"You're a real bargain hunter, like from Wall Street, OK! $260,000! Sold!"

Catherine stood up and said, while smiling and extending her hand to Ye Tian.

"Amazing! The deal!"

Ye Tian stood up excitedly and shook hands with the other party to reach a deal, and then smiled and said to Catherine:

“You guessed it right! I used to work for a Wall Street investment bank, and I just left now”

"No wonder he haggles so well and is so well prepared! Professionals!"

Katherine smiled and sighed.

The price is finalized, and the follow-up work will follow.

The gallery had a contract that had already been prepared, and a phone call was sent in. After taking over the contract, Ye Tian began to carefully review it one by one.

Ten minutes passed quickly, after reviewing and confirming that there were no problems, Ye Tian wrote and signed the contract.

At the same time, a check for $260,000 came up.

Transaction complete!

Packing the contract and check into the bag, Ye Tian said goodbye and prepared to leave.

"Steven, this cooperation is very pleasant, I hope there will be more cooperation opportunities in the future"

Catherine personally sent Ye Tian out and gave him a separate hug.

"Yes, the cooperation is very pleasant, I believe that there will definitely be such opportunities, see you!"

Ye Tian said confidently, and then left the 'House \u0026 Wirth' gallery.

Soon, the number on the bank card changed from more than 10,000 to more than 270,000, all US dollars!

Life is getting better and better!

...

After walking out of the bank, Ye Tian immediately took out his mobile phone and started making calls.

It's time to go to Benny's second-hand store to harvest another crop of green Franklins!

"Benny, I'm Steven, are you in the shop? I'm going over now, I'm bringing antique cutlery with me"

"I'm in the store, and the antique dealer is here. Come here, do you know the address?"

Benny's excited voice came immediately.

"Yes, Jason told me, see you!"

"See you!"

It wasn't too far away. Fifteen minutes later, Ye Tian arrived at the street where the second-hand store was located.

The taxi turned around the corner, and in the distance, he saw Jason standing at the door, looking around excitedly.

Obviously, Jason is desperate for this transaction to be completed as soon as possible, so that the windfall promised by Ye Tian will be in his pocket, so as to enrich his long-empty wallet!

The taxi stopped, and Ye Tian came out with a smile.

"Hey! Jason"

"Dude, you're here, I've been waiting all morning!"

Jason walked up quickly and was very excited.

"Hehehe, buddy, don't worry, as long as the transaction is successful, you will not be missing a piece of promise."

Seeing his state, Ye Tian immediately laughed and joked.

"What do you call this? Is your brother the greedy man?"

Jason defended for a while, and he probably didn't believe what he said!

As soon as he entered the store, Ye Tian saw a fat white man in his fifties, weighing 400 pounds, hugging him with open arms, like a huge dough rolling towards him!

"Steven, this is my boss Benny, a very cheerful man; Benny, this is Steven, super lucky!"

Jason hides to the side while introducing the two of them.

He could hide, but Ye Tian had nowhere to hide, so he greeted him with a smile!

"Hey! Benny, nice to meet you!"

Although it was through several phone calls, it was the first time we met. Benny's image was completely beyond Ye Tian's expectations, and even surprised him!

Such a meat mountain, the antique attainments are actually quite good! Don't know how to get to this level? Can a finger as thick as a radish play with antiques? Don't be afraid to ruin it all!

"Hey! Steven, super lucky! Let me feel your luck!"

In the end, he still couldn't escape, and Ye Tian fell directly into the flesh.

The feeling of being hugged by two elephant legs is horrible, suffocating! This is the most direct experience!

"Benny! I've totally felt your enthusiasm, can you let it go? I'm having a hard time breathing!"

Ye Tian is about to beg for mercy!

"Hahaha"

There was a burst of laughter in the store.

"Young man, you are too thin, you should eat more, you will be like a man if you have a portion!"

Benny let go of his arms and joked with Ye Tian.

Finally freed! It's such a horrible feeling to be hugged by a pile of meat, and I don't want to experience a second time in my life!

Ye Tian let out a sigh of relief and felt a sense of complete liberation, then he said to Benny with a wry smile:

"I will eat more in the future, and follow you!"

While joking, Ye Tian began to pay attention to the situation in the store.

This is a medium-sized second-hand store with a lot of goods, mainly second-hand goods. It also deals in antiques, all of which are Western antiques, from the 16th century to recent decades, exuding all kinds of light, very dazzling.

There are at least four or five clerks in the store. At present, there are only Jason and one other person in the store. Miranda and Parker are not there. They should set up a stall at the Chelsea Flea Market.

With a quick glance, Ye Tian had already grasped the general situation on the surface of the store, especially their antiques.

There was also an old scholar-type man in his fifties, who was also white. Unsurprisingly, he was an antique dealer who wanted to buy tableware.

"Steven, this is Gary, he wants to buy your antique tableware"

Hearing Benny's introduction, Ye Tian immediately stepped forward, smiled and stretched out his right hand.

"Hello! I'm Steven, nice to meet you!"

"Hey! I'm Gary, nice to meet you too, lucky young man!"

Gary greeted him politely, in a good manner, not as rough as Benny's.

Then everyone walked into the reception room, closed the door to talk about business, and the very curious Jason also followed.

After a few small chats, Gary immediately cut to the point, and he was already excited and couldn't wait.

"Steven, show your antique cutlery, and let me open my eyes! The sterling silver custom work of 'Jean Baptiste Foss' is rare!"

Benny and Jason were equally excited, both watching Ye Tian's movements.

"OK! This is to show everyone"

Ye Tian stretched out his hand to open his backpack and took out the cutlery box.

"Wow! This basswood box is exquisite! It's so pretty!"

The exclamation sounded immediately!