Picking up Leaks in live broadcast: There are Treasures Everywhere in my Eyes - Chapter 626
Chapter 628
Xiao Ran thought for a moment, and finally chose the largest neoclassical painting and prepared to clean it up.
This neoclassical oil painting measures 90 x 160 and depicts a woman sitting in a chair thinking.
Under McCann’s brush, this neoclassical work can only be described as modest, and there is not much to stand out.
Such a painting of average level, it stands to reason that there is no need to store it in a vault.
But it’s stored here, and it’s accompanied by a neoclassical antique frame, which speaks volumes.
Obviously, behind this painting, there is a secret that is not known.
Xiao Ran carefully observed the painting for a while, and then said affirmatively:
“My judgment is correct, under this neoclassical oil painting, there is indeed another oil painting” “The hidden oil painting is most likely also a neoclassical oil painting,
but I don’t know which painter’s work?”
Hearing his words, everyone at the scene suddenly became more excited, and their eyes lit up one by one.
The next moment, Timothy immediately said impatiently:
“Let’s get started, Sean” ”
Everyone wants to know, what exactly is this hidden neoclassical painting, which painter is it?”
Xiao Ran looked at these guys, and then nodded.
Immediately after, he crouched down, opened the box at his feet, took out a pair of plastic gloves and put them on.
Then take out the cleaning agent, gently unscrew and pour some on the white cotton cloth.
He then stood up and began to gently wipe the paint on the surface of the painting.
With his movements, the special pigment on the surface of the painting, like a layer of dust, was wiped off little by little.
In a moment, a piece of varnish underneath the paint has emerged.
And underneath that varnish is part of another painting.
The painting shows a dark green velvet and half a mosaic wall tile.
Although this result has long been expected, everyone is still excited to see it.
“Wow! McCann this guy really hid a painting here, and it was a neoclassical oil painting
” “That’s right! This is indeed a neoclassical oil painting, and the level is extremely high, most likely a masterpiece!”
Listening to the discussion one after another, Xiao Ran’s eyes couldn’t help but flash a little proud.
The movement of his hand did not stop, and he continued to wipe the paint on the surface of the painting.
In the blink of an eye, another piece of paint was erased.
What followed was a pair of women’s feet, standing barefoot on the ground.
Attached to the feet of this pair of women, there is a thin light tulle, which seems to be flying in the wind.
Although this is only a partial picture, the feet and ankles in the painting are slender and smooth, full of classical beauty and imaginative.
Seeing this scene, everyone at the scene was stunned and attracted by this picture.
Only after a few moments did Peggy excitedly say,
“Wow! This painting is so beautiful, it is definitely a masterpiece
” Before the words fell, an expert at the Philadelphia Museum of Art suddenly continued:
“How familiar this picture looks, I seem to have seen it somewhere, but I can’t remember it”
Hearing this, Timothy nodded in agreement.
Looking at this partial picture, they also feel a little familiar.
The painting techniques displayed by the painters gave them a familiar feeling and shocked them.
Although they haven’t seen the whole painting, they are very sure.
This hidden neoclassical painting is definitely a masterpiece.
It’s just that everyone still doesn’t know, who is this master of art?
While speaking, Xiao Ran wiped off another piece of paint.
What appeared in front of everyone was a pair of smooth and elastic calves, a dark green curtain, and a corner of the bath.
The appearance of this picture once again caused an exclamation at the scene, and everyone became more excited.
The clean-up continued, and everyone stared intently at the painting and Xiao Ran’s every move.
With Xiao Ran’s movements, two plump and slender thighs appeared on the screen.
Then there is a round and sexy woman’s buttocks, covered with a layer of light tulle.
Then there is a fan made of peacock feathers, covering the most critical parts.
Seeing this, the eyes of everyone at the scene were a little red.
In particular, the appearance of that peacock feather fan directly detonated the scene.
“Oh my God! I know which painting
this is, this is one of the masterpieces of the neoclassical master Ingres, “The Great Bath Girl” “To be precise, this is one of the “Great Bath Girl”, and the “Great Bath Girl” in the Louvre collection is a sister work
” “Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, this neoclassical masterpiece has been collected in private hands, and only a few people can see it
” “By World War II, this “Great Bath Girl” suddenly disappeared and has never appeared again”
But who would have thought that it had fallen into the hands of McCann and appeared in Philadelphia, it was simply a miracle, it was incredible”
Peggy said excitedly, almost dancing.
Not only him, Timothy and several other expert appraisers were thrilled almost madly.
Only Frank and Scott, the rough people, were confused!
But they also know Ingres’ “The Great Bath Girl” and know what level of artwork it is!
In fact, as long as you know a little about Western art history and know neoclassicism, it is impossible not to know Ingres, it is impossible not to know that “The Great Bath Girl”
did not wait for the cheers to fall, Xiao Ran has smiled and given an affirmative answer.
“Yes, this neoclassical painting hidden by McCann is indeed one of the masterpieces of the art master Ingres
, “The Great Bath Girl” “In the history of Western art, Ingres and his “Big Bath Girl” have a very important status, basically can be said to be one of the symbols of neoclassicism
” “There is no doubt that this is the top artwork, and it is a huge surprise to find this “The Great Bath Girl” a little unexpectedly!”
With his words, everyone at the scene suddenly became more excited.
At this moment, Scott suddenly interjected
and said: “Sean, Peggy, can you introduce this Ingres’ “The Great Bath Girl”, we rough people, do not know much about this top artwork
” “I know the neoclassical master Ingres, and also know his masterpiece, “The Great Bath Girl”, but that oil painting is different from this painting”
Xiao Ran turned his head to look at this guy, pondered a little, and then said with a smile:
“I want to continue to clean up this “Big Bath Girl”, I can’t be distracted, just let Peggy introduce this painting”, Peggy
naturally will not refuse.
He then began to introduce the painting and the story behind it.
“Ingres is the last master of the French neoclassical school, and one of the most important representatives, along with masters such as David and Poussin
” “The Great Bath Girl” is one of Ingres’ most famous masterpieces, and one of the symbols of neoclassical art, very important and famous
” “In 1814, at the order of Napoleon’s sister, Caroline Mora, the Princess of the Kingdom of Naples, Ingres created “The Great Bath Girl”.
The woman in the painting is an Ottoman palace maid, with a strong oriental feeling, and strict respect for the strict classical style
” “When Ingres wrote “The Great Bath Girl”, it was when France lost the war against the Ottoman Empire and lost
the Turkish land” “At that time, the French upper class was very popular to appreciate the nude image of Turkish women, which undoubtedly slightly satisfied the French feeling of disappointment,……
” Just when Peggy introduced Ingres’ ” When the bathing girl, Xiao Ran continued to clean up the painting.
He carefully wiped off the layer of paint on the surface of the painting little by little.
The “Big Bath Girl” hidden under it gradually appeared in front of everyone’s eyes.
After a while, the paint on the surface of the painting has been completely erased, and only there is still some residue in the corners.
This “Great Bath Girl”, which has mysteriously disappeared for more than 70 years, finally appeared in front of everyone’s eyes and reappeared in the world!
By this time, Peggy had finished introducing the painting.
The scene immediately fell silent, and everyone was completely fascinated by this neoclassical masterpiece and admired it with fascination.
As Peggy says, the painting depicts a naked Turkish palace maid.
She stood sideways in front of the bath, wrapped in a Turkish turban, draped in a light veil, and holding a peacock feather fan in her hand, as if ready to take a bath.
At the moment of bathing, she turned her head to look outside the painting, her expression was calm, woody, and the corners of her mouth seemed to show a smile.
There is a gentle and virtuous look in the eyes, the skin is smooth and elastic, the figure is graceful, curvy and intoxicating, but the key parts are covered with a feather fan.
The Turkish palace maid in the painting is like a perfect ancient Greek sculpture, which is shocking and beautiful!
Looking at this representative painting of neoclassical art, everyone was shocked and deeply fascinated!
It took a long time for everyone to come to their senses.
Immediately afterwards, there was an exclamation at the scene.
“Wow! This “Big Bath Girl” is so beautiful, it is worthy of being a famous painting!”
“Compared with the painting “The Great Bath Girl” in the Louvre’s collection, this “The Great Bath Girl” is no less, and it is also priceless!”
While marveling, everyone was still mesmerized to admire the painting, and they were reluctant to look away.
A moment later, Scott suddenly spoke up and said
, “Sean, can you tell us about the valuation of this “The Great Bath Girl”, it must be very amazing?”
Not only this guy, but several other senior FBI and police officials at the scene also wanted to know this answer.
These guys all looked at Xiao Ran, looking at this “Big Bath Girl”, and their eyes were hot and about to burn.
Xiao Ran did not intend to hide these guys, and immediately gave the answer with a smile.
“Ingres’ “The Great Bath Girl” can be said to be one of the representative symbols of the neoclassical school of painting, and it is the top work of
art” “Under normal circumstances, Ingres’ “The Great Bath Girl” cannot appear in the art market, just as “Mona Lisa” cannot be auctioned!”
“In view of
this, it has become more difficult to value this “Big Bath Girl”, because it is difficult to find a reference” “If you have to value this “Big Bath Girl”, I personally think it should be more than 250 million US dollars,……”
There is no surprise, as soon as this valuation came out, it immediately detonated the scene.
“What? More than 250 million US dollars, it’s crazy!
“Oh my God! Did I hear you right? More than $250 million!”
Scott and they all hugged their heads and exclaimed, one by one, like crazy.
Peggy and they were also shocked by this super high valuation, but they all nodded.
Without waiting for the exclamation to fall, everyone at the scene looked at Xiao Ran.
Everyone thinks of one thing in unison!
If this is an ownerless stolen work of art, it will eventually fall into Xiao Ran’s hands!
Ingres, “Homer’s Hymn”
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