RBCT Chapter 41 Valuation: Well-Prepared
Chapter 41 Valuation: Well-Prepared
"This...this is a blue and white porcelain plate?"
Feng Chaoyang craned his neck and stared wide-eyed at the item being pulled from the bag.
Even through the protective plastic bag, you could still see the pattern inside.
He spat out his saliva, his face showing excitement.
A genuine blue and white porcelain plate from the Ming Dynasty would be worth at least a million.
The better the condition, the higher the price.
Although I was very anxious and couldn't wait to hold it in my hand to verify its authenticity.
However, the antique trade has always upheld the rule of not touching antiques. You must never touch an antique until you are sure that there will be no dispute.
Otherwise, if it breaks, then it's hard to explain.
Many criminals take advantage of laymen's lack of knowledge to deliberately stage accidents and swindle money.
Porcelain or jadeite may appear intact in the hands of scammers, but in reality, they are broken.
The angle at which it was held concealed the signs of breakage.
It will shatter immediately if you reach out to catch it.
At that point, they'll be able to demand exorbitant compensation.
Having worked in this industry for decades, Feng Chaoyang naturally understood the rules.
Even though they were eager to do so, they could only watch longingly without making any move.
Instead, they subconsciously took a step back, trying to maintain a safe distance.
As the item was taken out of the protective plastic bag, it became clearer.
The large blue-and-white porcelain plate from the Ming Dynasty was made in Jingdezhen and was mainly provided for use by local officials.
Condition: 8/10, Price: 1.8 million!
Feng Chaoyang glanced at the handwritten label on the plastic packaging, and his eyelids twitched involuntarily.
It's actually a Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain plate! If it's real, it's highly sought after.
He muttered to himself, "If it were a large blue-and-white porcelain plate intended for the imperial court, the price would be at least ten times higher. But how could he possibly have something so exquisite..."
Before Feng Chaoyang could finish his internal monologue, his mouth suddenly formed an "O" shape.
Then another porcelain plate was taken out of the backpack.
There is also a handwritten note on it: "Ming blue and white porcelain plate, for imperial use. The blue lotus pattern on the plate is a homophone for integrity. Only the official kilns could produce it. Very few have survived. Price: 1300 million."
It's a pity that its condition is a bit poor, only grade 6. If it were grade 8, its value would be much higher!
Finally, take out a square strip from the bottom of the bag.
It made a dull sound when placed on the table, indicating that it was quite heavy.
Chen Huai'an turned his head, a confident smile on his face.
He gestured, "Please, Brother Feng, take a look."
Feng Chaoyang was already impatient when he saw these items.
I immediately picked up the rectangular iron block, and a heavy, icy feeling came to my hand.
It's bronze!
The inscription above reads "Ning Jing Zhi Yuan" (宁静致远), and next to it is a lifelike carving of a blue lotus.
There was also a small note next to it: Song Dynasty bronze paperweight, priced at 110 million.
"It's actually genuine!"
Feng Chaoyang raised an eyebrow and nodded in satisfaction.
He then picked up the blue and white porcelain plate and began to examine it.
He is most skilled at studying porcelain, and he has many clients who are fond of porcelain.
His gaze swept between the two plates, and he finally chose the large porcelain plate intended for local officials.
This one is a bit cheaper and more likely to be genuine.
After five minutes of careful observation, it was confirmed that the porcelain plate was genuine.
A price tag of three million for this piece is quite reasonable.
If you're not in a hurry for the money, you'll get a higher price if you put it on a major auction house.
With the two genuine pieces as a foundation, I also became excited about the large blue-and-white porcelain plate used by the imperial court.
If it's genuine, it would definitely cause a sensation in the collector's world!
With this momentum, we can then expand our customer base to include even more wealthy and powerful clients.
I examined the last plate very carefully, taking a full ten minutes.
Chen Huai'an wasn't in a hurry; he just waited patiently.
He had a calm and collected demeanor, his face radiating confidence.
Although he knew nothing about antiques, he had done his homework beforehand.
By searching for auction prices of similar items and comparing their condition, you can estimate the approximate price.
Prices may fluctuate, but not significantly.
He didn't really care whether the plate was real or fake.
I got it by trading stockings; it didn't cost me much.
The first two items were genuine, and they had already made a fortune.
Moreover, he didn't believe the three bosses would give him counterfeit goods, as that would completely cut off any future partnership opportunities.
If word gets out, it will not only damage my reputation, but also offend Manager Lu, who acted as a go-between.
He was tacitly regarded by the higher-ups as Mao Sen's successor, which speaks volumes about the power he wielded.
If he takes over as the director of the Shanghai Police Bureau, he will definitely investigate the counterfeit goods issue.
Moreover, antiques from the golden age of wartime, while valuable in that era, were not nearly as valuable as they are today.
So as long as the three bosses aren't stupid, they won't use counterfeit goods to pass off as genuine.
Chen Huai'an only brought four items this time, which were carefully selected and matched.
The paperweight and porcelain plate were a token of goodwill towards Feng Chaoyang's cooperation.
That jar of Lu'an Melon Seed tea represented the expansion of personal connections.
Some people like antiques and collectibles, while others prefer rare teas and medicinal herbs.
Those who can afford this level of tea definitely have status and wealth.
"Hiss~!"
Suddenly, a gasp of shock came from the side.
Feng Chaoyang's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Your Ming blue-and-white porcelain plate is exactly the same as the one at the auction six months ago. It sold for 1100 million yuan back then, and yours is even slightly better in condition!"
Such a wonderful thing is something you can only come across by chance!
If you can buy it, you can make a fortune by reselling it!
However, he doesn't have that much cash on hand for the price of 1300 million.
Even if I mortgaged my house, I still wouldn't have enough money.
He cautiously probed, "Brother, are you planning to sell these things? If so, I can help you contact buyers. Just give me a small tip afterwards!"
Chen Huai'an smiled and turned to look at Lin Wan with a smile.
That's exactly what they were waiting for!
That large blue-and-white porcelain plate, used by the imperial court, was an expensive bait, designed to ensure that he couldn't afford it but was unwilling to give up the opportunity to make money.
Chen Huai'an nodded slightly and smiled, "Now that the item has been brought out, it's natural to prepare to make a move."
But Brother Feng went to so much trouble to organize this event, how could he only get a delivery fee?
I plan to cooperate with Brother Feng long-term, and you can find clients for everything in the future.
As for profit sharing... I've also drafted an agreement.
Chen Huai'an took out a folder he had prepared beforehand from his backpack, which contained two printed contracts.
The commission rates were based on those of auction houses, but were reduced further.
If you cooperate long-term, you can earn a decent commission.
Moreover, with someone supplying the goods, he can retain his old customers and maintain his existing network of contacts.
It's a win-win deal.
Feng Chaoyang looked at the agreement, a thoughtful expression on his face: "They came prepared!"
However, since I've chosen this line of work, I'm bolder than people in other industries.
When a money-making opportunity is presented to you, how can you bear to refuse it?
After confirming that there were no unfavorable clauses in the agreement, he nodded in agreement after a brief moment's thought: "I agree!"