"Lot 05, painted in the palace of Dario, canvas 56.2x66.5cm. Painted by Claude Monet in Venice in 1908..."


    At the evening auction of Impressionism and modern art held by Christie''s in New York, Arthur, dressed in a high black suit and a black velvet bow tie, slightly raised the corners of his mouth. With a cool smile, he carried a glass of amber champagne, and other well-dressed "gentlemen and ladies" of the American upper class society, sitting in front of the scattered round table, watching the auction I''m going to introduce the details of the products on the big screen.


    "Starting price $2 million..."


    As the auctioneer revealed the starting price, celebrities and celebrities in front of each round table were quietly discussing, and more people were curious to see the guests who had begun to raise their cards to join the bidding.


    Looking at the paintings on the big screen, Arthur picked up the white round number plate marked 18 on the table and held it up slightly, with a calm smile on his face all the time.


    "Three million, three million... This gentleman offered three million yuan. Do you have any more? 3.1 million, 3.2 million


    As for the price that soared again, Arthur just gave a cool smile. He did not pay any attention to those curious and searching eyes around him, nor did he frequently raise his cards to bid with others. When the offer reached 3.9 million yuan, the auctioneer''s voice would ring again.


    Arthur smiles and raises his cards again.


    "Four million, Mr. 18 offered four million


    At this time, there are more searching eyes to Arthur, and Arthur still keeps his elegant smile.


    “。。。 Four million. Is there any price increase? Four million... For the last time


    "Pa!"


    Drop hammer.


    "Mr. 18, four million shots of the Dario palace... "


    hearing the auctioneer drop the hammer, Arthur smiles and nods to his guests, and many of them just smile and nod at Arthur.


    Now Arthur is definitely one of the hottest celebrities in New York City and even in the United States. During this period of time, Arthur constantly spent a lot of money to buy artworks at various auctions and charity auctions, and art exhibitions, which made him more famous in the upper class of New York.


    。。。。。。


    "Mr. 18 offered 25 million... Do you have any price increases? 25 million... last hole... Bang! Congratulations to Mr. 18 on Vincent Van Gogh''s tree in the sanatorium garden for 25 million dollars. "


    "Hua --"


    "Pa Pa Pa --"


    applause rang out, and Arthur stood up with a brilliant smile. Under the attention of all the guests, he bowed gracefully to thank all the congratulations.


    At the end of the auction, Arthur left the auction hotel under the escort of the bodyguards and got into the car. Arthur couldn''t help shaking his head and laughing. In the past two days, he had spent almost 70 million dollars on art. I have to say that spending money is really addictive and really enjoyable!


    However, the money spent is also worth a lot. Most of the works of art purchased by ourselves are famous artists who have heard of their names, and their works will only become more and more valuable as time goes on. You should know, art is the best concentration of wealth.


    These ancient and modern works of art not only enrich wealth, but also appreciate. They are not only spiritual wealth, but also cultural wealth, or the best long-term wealth of the family!


    In addition, with his big money, he has become a popular figure in New York, many art exhibitions have invited him, and many American rich and famous people want to meet and entertain him.


    However, Arthur did not accept these invitation at will. He knew that he had broken the door of New York''s upper class with money, but how to enter the door needed a proper opportunity and a guide.


    "What''s your itinerary tomorrow?"


    Leaning back on the car seat, Arthur asked with closed eyes.


    "Sotheby''s Impressionism and modern art exhibition." The bodyguard sitting on the co pilot immediately turned back and replied.


    "Well."


    Arthur said softly, it seems that he will continue to spend money. This is not only an opportunity for him to become famous, but also an opportunity for him to spend money on cheap goods. In an economic crisis, many old American families have suffered heavy losses, and they have to exchange their collections for money. Some art works are rare but not available. They have been treasured by those families for decades or even hundreds of years See the day, there is such a good opportunity to pick up a bargain, Arthur will never miss.


    The next day, when Arthur opened his eyes from his sleep, he saw a golden spinning wheel on the ceiling. The weak sunlight is the fifty strings on the Jinse, and one hand is plucking them. The golden thread trembles like a newborn rabbit and sings a single chant in a low voice.


    Arthur thought this strange light was some kind of omen. It is said that if a Roman opened her eyes in the morning and saw a golden ocean pouring down her head, she would kill an animal in the temple, pull out its intestines, and read the Oracle from its intricate viscera.Arthur just stood up, opened the window, and got the same message. Ambulance, fresh air, siren, orange sunrise, spring in New York is as easy as bread in the oven.


    After washing, eating breakfast and reading the news reports about himself in the newspaper, Arthur happily changed his clothes and tidied up his appearance. He left at 9 o''clock and went to Sotheby''s New York exhibition hall.


    "Good morning, dear count Arthur Boleyn, and welcome to you


    When Arthur got out of the car, outside Sotheby''s exhibition hall, a smiling middle-aged man, dressed in suits and leather shoes and meticulously combing his hair, immediately stepped down the steps to welcome Arthur''s arrival.


    "Thank you." Arthur smiles and nods.


    Then Arthur picked up the steps under the guidance of the other party. The other party was very attentive to help Arthur open the door. Arthur walked into the spacious and bright hall. Seeing that many people had come to the exhibition hall, he was standing in front of the artworks in twos and threes, watching carefully and discussing in a low voice.


    Arthur did not let the staff follow him. Instead, he looked at the various works of art in the exhibition hall. Since it was an exhibition of Impressionism and modern art, it naturally presented masterpieces from the 19th to 20th century.


    From Gustav kalaport''s aerial view of the romantic street scene of Paris in 1878, to piebonard''s delicate painting of Muse in bath and dressing, and Pablo Picasso''s brilliant and magnificent portrait "the Musketeer and the pipe" - the majestic image of the man in the painting is ready to emerge. The paintings, sketches and sculptures in the exhibition hall reflect the art development process of this important period.


    If we want to say that Arthur''s ability of appreciating art works in his previous life, it can only be seven orifices, six orifices, nothing. However, after receiving everything from the original Arthur, those aristocratic education since childhood made Arthur full of many art germs. Although he could not compete with some senior people, he was absolutely higher than ordinary people.


    "Haystack"


    Just as Arthur frowned and looked at Monet''s haystack on the wall with burning eyes, he heard the crisp sound of high-heeled shoes trampling on the marble. A gust of fragrant wind blew. Arthur smelled two different kinds of fragrance and heard the crisp female voice. Arthur turned back to look at the two beautiful ladies standing behind him.


    Two blondes are looking at him with a big smile on their faces!


    One of the beauties with a charming smile has blonde hair and delicate make-up. She is wearing a simple Purple Bra skirt, black thin high-heeled short boots, and a leopard print hand bag that women can''t give up. It can be said that the overall dress is classic, without any redundant elements.


    Another younger blonde, tall and slender, has a tight black navel top with an orange skirt and a black handbag in her hand. Her figure of golden ratio can be envied by all women.


    "Yes, Monet''s haystack, written in 1890," said Arthur, with a bright sunny smile on his face, to the two beauties who suddenly appeared behind him.


    This is one of Monet''s most important works, because since his creation of haystack in 1890, he has boldly explored the different effects of light and atmosphere on a single thing over time.


    It was the haystack, Rouen cathedral and givini water lily series that established his position in Impressionism. In the early 1890s, Monet created 25 Works. Since 2000, only four works of the same series have been put on the auction floor, and this painting is one of them. At present, there are only eight pieces of the same series of works in private collection, and this painting is one of them.


    At present, there are 17 pieces of haystack works in the world''s well-known museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of art in New York and the Orsay Museum in Paris, and the Chicago Museum of art has six more. In addition, the haystack in front of us comes from a prominent source. The original collectors bought it directly from Monet''s agents in the 1890s. They were the Chicago rich and social celebrities, the portpalmos and his wife


    Arthur said confidently and calmly, so that the two blondes in front of him were both beautiful eyes and bright smile.


    "Wow, I didn''t expect you to be so knowledgeable." The little girl, who had some mature, beautiful eyebrows and beautiful flowers, sighed, and then stretched out her little hand painted with red nail polish. She said with a smile, "Tinnsley Mortimer, I am very glad to know you, the earnest of Arthur Boleyn."


    Arthur was not surprised that the other side said his name directly. Instead, he held each other''s delicate hand with a smile, and a very gentlemanly kiss was given.


    "It''s a great honor to meet you, Mrs. Mortimer. Please call me Arthur. This is America after all."


    At this time, Arthur had found out all the celebrities in Manhattan that he had seen in his mind. After the other party reported his home, he knew that the beautiful woman standing in front of him was "one of the most famous faces in the grand meeting held in New York", "the most sought after person" and "the most remarkable young man in New York" It''s a celebrity. ".


    "Cluck..." Mrs. Mortimer, who was kissing her hand, with a charming smile, introduced to Arthur the young beauty with the same dimples. "This is"Lydia hurst, nice to meet you." Delia shook hands with Arthur very generously and introduced herself.


    Arthur''s eyes brightened slightly, and there was a flash of brilliance in his eyes. He gently shook each other''s hands and said, "Arthur Boleyn, it''s my pleasure to meet a beautiful lady like you."


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