Inherit For Three Thousand Years

"Mr. Xiao, why do you have such an idea? Our quotation for "Thunder" is 28 million US dollars. Isn't that enough to show our sincerity? How could it be an insult to you?" Abraham asked with a frown .

Xiao Yao said unhurriedly: "The auction price of Richter's "Abstract Painting" in February this year was 47 million U.S. dollars. Don't you think my "Thunder" is not as artistically accomplished as "Abstract Painting"? ? Art is originally difficult to compare, but I think the difference between "Thunder" and "Abstract Painting" is still very obvious. I wonder if Mr. Abraham agrees with this?"

"Mr. Xiao, of course I agree with this, otherwise I wouldn't have quoted a high price of 28 million U.S. dollars."

Abraham frowned, and began to think about how to persuade Xiao Yao.

Xiaoyao's four works, especially "Fire" and "Thunder", have been unanimously appreciated and praised by the art world for their artistic height.

The Art Purchasing Department of the Louvre in Paris agreed that Xiao Yao may become the most outstanding artist of this century, at least one of them.

Xiao Yao is still very young now, "Fire" and "Thunder" may not be his most outstanding masterpieces, but they will certainly be one of them. When museums buy works of contemporary artists and collectors buy works of contemporary artists, the focus of consideration and starting point of view are still different.

When collectors buy works of contemporary artists, they must consider the future appreciation rate the most, while museums consider the artistry of the works more.

Xiao Yao's 4 works are undoubtedly collection-level masterpieces, and they are the top collections. After many times of research, the Art Purchase Department agreed that even if they could not win all four works, at least one of them should be won.

If this opportunity is missed, Xiao Yao's fame will increase in the future, and the purchase cost will inevitably increase.

After investigating Xiao Yao's information, it was found that he was actually a hidden rich man. Artists already have eccentricities, and a rich artist may be more stubborn in some aspects. Talking about cooperation with a wealthy and outstanding artist, Abraham is ready to face all kinds of difficulties.

After thinking for a while, Abraham still felt that it would be better to test Xiao Yao's bottom line before proceeding to the negotiation.

He said: "The Louvre in Paris appreciates Mr. Xiao's artistic achievements very much, and respects you personally. There is absolutely no insult. The six members of our Louvre rushed to Kyoto to meet Mr. Xiao. , just out of respect for you, we at the Louvre bought the painting "Thunder" very sincerely, I don't know what is your request for the price, Mr. Xiao?"

"My requirements are not high, as long as it is enough to match the artistic achievements of my work. You should know that I am not short of money. If it is only because of money, I will not sell this work. Just like you have respect for me, I also have great respect for the Louvre, I will not open my mouth and make unreasonable demands, but the price must at least match the artistic height of this painting."

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yao continued: "To be honest, even if the work "Thunder" is evaluated in the history of world art, it should be at the top of the pyramid. I can lower this work to the contemporary evaluation. , I think the work "Thunder" is the most artistic work among contemporary artworks, does Mr. Abraham agree with this statement?"

"I agree with that statement." Abraham replied directly without hesitation.

The Louvre has a very high evaluation of Xiao Yao's works, and believes that his works are epoch-making masterpieces, especially "Fire" and "Thunder", which are simply divine strokes. In the future, the only one who can surpass these two works is probably Xiao Yao himself.

"Since Mr. Abraham agrees with this point, it's easy to say. My request is: the transfer price of the work "Thunder" must be the highest price of contemporary art transactions,

If this cannot be met, I will not transfer it. "

Abraham immediately shook his head and said: "Mr. Xiao, your request is too high. I don't think any museum or collector can meet your request. I think that after 10 years, your request may be met. If it is After a hundred years, it is possible to double the price, but in this period, your request cannot be realized.”

Xiao Yao smiled slightly, and said firmly: "Then I will collect it myself and transfer it after 10 years. You know, I am not short of money. If Mr. Abraham didn't come from the Louvre, if he didn't come out Because of the respect for the Louvre, this meeting is impossible. My works will only appear in the hands of museums, philanthropists, and individual relatives and friends, and my works cannot be bought in other ways.”

Abraham was silent.

The Louvre in Paris is bound to win Xiao Yao's works, that's why we had this meeting.

But Xiao Yao's request is indeed a bit high, he can't agree on the spot, he can only study and decide after going back.

"Are you referring to the highest transaction record for a painting by a living artist?" Out of luck, Abraham asked.

"Of course not. I'm referring to the highest transaction record for a living artist. If I remember correctly, Jeff Koons's giant orange installation "Balloon Dog" created $58.405 million in February this year. A new auction record for a work by a living artist." Xiao Yao's tone was firm, "The price of "Thunder" must be at least higher than that of "Balloon Dog", otherwise I will continue to collect it myself, even if you are from the Louvre, I will only I can express regret.”

"Your request is too high, I can't make a decision." Abraham frowned, and did not immediately refuse.

The reputation of Xiao Yao's works is already high enough, and the praise is completely one-sided. However, the conversion of the reputation of the work into the market price of the work still needs examples to prove it.