Rushing to the sea: I can see the prompts

Chapter 184 "Preface to Lanting Collection"

After saying that, he looked at the painting in Zhang Yaohua's hand.

"Little brother, did Pan Jiayuan buy your calligraphy and painting?"

Wang Yuanchao quickly explained the situation.

"Oh? It's not difficult to peel off the frame. I can do it. Don't worry, let me do it."

Zhang Yaohua nodded: "Then I'll trouble Boss Qin."

"Why bother? I also want to know if there is any treasure inside." He smiled.

After speaking, he took a professional unmounting tool, spread the painting flatly on a table, and started to work.

While busy, I also explained to everyone the steps of unmounting, things to pay attention to, etc.

"This painting isn't that particular, right? Anyway, the painting is fake." Wang Yuanchao said.

Generally speaking, the reason why people are so careful when peeling and mounting is because they are afraid of damaging the core of the painting.But since this is fake, I don’t have to worry so much, just go ahead and reveal it boldly.

Uncle Qin shook his head: "Yuanchao, you may have made a mistake!"

Wang Yuanchao was stunned.

“Is it possible that this is still genuine?”

Uncle Qin didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You are also a veteran in our industry, so you shouldn't ask this question! In addition to genuine products, aren't imitations valuable?"

Uh!
Wang Yuanchao reacted.

From the beginning, he was preconceived.

The real thing is in the museum, so I subconsciously think of it as a modern fake.

yes!Ancient calligraphy and painting, especially the more famous calligraphy and painting, have been copied by a large number of calligraphers and painters in all dynasties, so many imitations have been produced.

Take the famous "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" as an example. Many famous artists have copied it, and it is also very precious.

He observed carefully again.

When I saw this, I was shocked.

He saw the collection seal of "Emperor Sister Wuwan".

Uncle Qin asked with a smile: "Did you see it?"

Wang Yuanchao's scalp was numb and he nodded slowly: "It's actually Xiangge Laji's collection seal, which means that this painting at least belongs to the Yuan Dynasty. Alas! Why didn't I notice it at the beginning? I was careless."

That’s right! "Emperor Sister Wuwan" is the collection seal of Xiangge Laji, the eldest princess of the Yuan Dynasty.

Xiang Geluji is the most famous female collector in history.

According to legend, the father of the eldest princess was mute, generous and admired Han culture. He only lived 28 years old and died of illness. After his death, he was named Yuan Shunzong.The two half-brothers of the eldest princess successively inherited the throne, known as Yuan Wuzong and Yuan Renzong in history. The nephew and son-in-law of the eldest princess later also inherited the throne.

Therefore, her status is very high.

This also provides her with superior conditions for collecting.

Not short of money, but also rights.If she wanted any valuable calligraphy or painting, someone would naturally deliver it to her.

Most of the princesses in the Yuan Dynasty lived a comfortable life and enjoyed a dominant position in marriage. They enjoyed a superior life and were bound to find some spiritual comfort. The eldest princess Xiangge Laji lost her husband at a young age and did not remarry. She chose to collect paintings and calligraphy. Get pleasure.

The quantity and quality of Xiang Ge Laji's collections have reached an astonishing level, including a copy of the "Cao'e Stele", a copy of Yu Shinanlin's "Lanting Preface", Dong Yuan's "Xia Jing Pass Picture", Huang Tingjian's "Song of Song Dynasty" Fengge Poems and other famous works handed down from generation to generation are in her collection.

It can be said that the items she collects are usually extraordinary.

The picture in front of me is naturally no exception.

Even if it's not Guo Xi's original work, it's definitely a famous imitation.

"Uncle Qin, can you tell whose copy this is?" he asked again.

Zhang Yaowu couldn't help but prick up his ears.

He hoped that the painting his eldest brother bought could also be sold at a good price.

However, Zhang Yaohua looked very calm, making it difficult to tell what he was thinking. "It should be Zhao Mengfu's. Judging from the painting style, he looks very similar."

Zhang Yaowu: "Is Zhao Mengfu famous?"

Wang Yuanchao told him: "Of course officials, calligraphers, painters, and writers from the late Southern Song Dynasty to the early Yuan Dynasty are famous!"

His paintings drew on a wide range of materials, with comprehensive techniques, including landscapes, flowers and birds. He advocated following the example of the ancients, emphasized "the same origin of calligraphy and painting", advocated reforming the institutional style of the Southern Song Dynasty Painting Academy, which had been popular for a long time, and created a new painting style in the Yuan Dynasty.

Zhao Mengfu was one of the leaders in the Yuan Dynasty painting circle and was known as the "Crown of the Yuan Dynasty".

Many people may not know that this person is the eleventh grandson of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin.

It can be said that he was a member of the royal family of the Song Dynasty, but he was an official in the Yuan Dynasty, which is really unexpected.

Uncle Qin added: "I am not 100% sure whether it is his, but I am certain that this "Early Spring" is a rare masterpiece."

Therefore, special care must be taken when unmounting to avoid damaging the core of the painting.

After some manipulations, he finally peeled off the framed paper on the edge.

Uncle Qin carefully took off the painting core and saw what was inside.

It was actually a piece of Chinese characters.

Seeing those words, Wang Yuanchao and the others were dumbfounded and breathed heavily.

"Oh my God! "Preface to the Lanting Collection"?" Wang Yuanchao said in shock after a while.

That’s right!This is the lost calligraphy treasure Zhang Yaohua is looking for.This time I came to the capital mainly for its sake.

There are many lost national treasures, and Zhang Yaohua can only think of a few of the more famous ones.

The "Preface to the Lanting Collection", which is the best cursive script in the world, is naturally one of them.

In addition, there are jade seals passed down from the country, the "Yongle Dadian" of the Ming Dynasty, Qianlong's Nine Dragon Sword, Cixi's Night Pearl, etc.

Now that I have the ability, I must get it back.

"Is it true?" Zhang Yaowu asked anxiously.

Even if he is not an antique person, he is no stranger to "The Preface to the Lanting Collection". The masterpiece of calligraphy sage Wang Xizhi is known as the best running script in the world.

"Even if it's not Wang Xizhi's original work, it's definitely not bad. After all, it's hidden here."

Wang Yuanchao was really envious this time.

Not to mention the painting, the words really scared him.

If this news spreads, it will definitely cause shock in the circle and even the whole country.

"The Preface to the Lanting Collection" is regarded as the number one calligraphy treasure of all time in the hearts of Chinese people.I guess none of the so-called top ten famous paintings handed down from generation to generation can compare with "Preface to the Lanting Collection", right?

Uncle Qin also spoke: "A calligraphy treasure of this level requires a large number of cultural relic experts to conduct appraisal and verification to determine whether it is authentic."

The more important a national treasure is, the more cautious it is to identify it and require a lot of supporting evidence.

"How much is it worth?" Zhang Yaowu.

"A priceless treasure!"

If we really want to be sure that this is Wang Xizhi's authentic work, I'm afraid the country will send people to buy it back with a lot of money.It is almost impossible for such a national treasure to be allowed to fall into private hands.

The main reason is that they are afraid of improper private storage and damaging the national treasure.

There will even be people who come to persuade you to hand it over.

Uncle Qin said to Zhang Yaohua: "Xiao Zhang, would you like me to call some authoritative experts to help you identify it."

Zhang Yaohua shook his head: "No, can you help me reframe it? When can I take it away at the earliest?"

Seemingly aware of Zhang Yaohua's concerns, Uncle Qin did not force it and nodded: "Okay! You can come and pick it up tomorrow."

He was happy to take this job.

(End of this chapter)