Chapter 661: Chapter 661: Overseas transactions
A false alarm!
The gangster riding a motorcycle inquired about the situation with the buddies in the leather goods store next door, and after making sure that there were no suspicious persons nearby, they rode away quickly and searched elsewhere.
They had just left, and the roar of the off-road motorcycles had not disappeared from their ears, and there was a scream of sirens from outside, and they screamed towards this side.
Obviously, a large number of police and gangsters are searching in the ancient city of Cartagena, hoping to find the unidentified and cruel guys!
The blue and white house on 32nd Street was still very quiet, except for the sound of breathing, there was no other sound.
It wasn't until the police car passed by the door that the sirens became smaller and smaller, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed their vigilance a little.
Ye Tian put away his M9 pistol and walked back to the living room, then sat down on the sofa again.
Afterwards, he immediately connected to the topic just now.
"Silva, you can tell the price of this oil painting. At what price do you plan to sell it, I listening!"
Silva nodded and began to quote the price he wanted.
"Okay, Jack, since I thought about selling this oil painting, I have been paying attention to the auction price of Greco's paintings and I have some understanding of the market.
In July last year, at the Sotheby's night auction in London, a piece of Greco's work, "Prayer of Saint Dominic" was successfully auctioned, and the hammer price was over 14 million US dollars.
Taking this price as a guide, and considering my current situation, the price I offered for this Greco oil painting in my hand is 12 million U.S. dollars. I wonder if you can accept it?"
After speaking, Silva immediately stared at Ye Tian nervously, with anticipation in his eyes, looking forward to hearing the best and perfect answer.
12 million dollars! Too cheap!
Ye Tian wanted to nod in an instant, but finally held back.
Of course, he knew the Greco oil painting taken by Sotheby's in London. The size was much smaller than the one in front of him, about 50/60 cm, which was less than one-third of the painting in front of him.
More importantly, the representativeness and artistic value of that oil painting is far less than the one in front of him.
Prayer of Saint Dominic" is the early work of Greco. At that time, he had just made his mark in Spain, and he could not be called a great one. The artistic style has not yet been fully formed and is still in the exploratory stage!
The oil painting in front of him is a work of Greco's peak period. It can be regarded as one of his masterpieces. The artistic value is extraordinary, and it goes far beyond the "Prayer of Saint Dominic".
"Prayer of Saint Dominic" can be sold at a high price of 14 million U.S. dollars, so the oil painting in front of him can be sold at a sky-high price of more than 50 million U.S. dollars. There is no problem at all, and it is possible to exceed 100 million!
This Silva, has no knowledge of the real situation of the art market, especially the market value of top art.
There may also be a huge price gap between the early works of the same top artist and the works of the peak period, and there may even be a world of difference!
If he knew, he would not have offered the cabbage price of $12 million.
Even so, Ye Tian didn't plan to agree to the price immediately, but was ready to talk about the price again. This is a kind of fun, isn't it?
"Silva, it seems that you have done your homework a long time ago, and you know the market price of Greco's oil paintings very well, but this is not a public auction after all, it is just a private art transaction.
No one is bidding up the price here. It must not be compared with the auction price. The origin of this oil painting is also a lot of trouble, so I am definitely not able to get such a high price.
But I like this oil painting very much, and I really want to include it in my bag. Considering your current situation, I can't bear to bargain too hard, 8 million US dollars, this is my offer!
If you can accept this price, we can trade immediately. When we arrive in the Cayman Islands, I will put the money into your newly opened bank account and make you a millionaire.
In addition, my lawyer will come from the United States to improve the legal procedures related to this transaction and assist your family in obtaining a new identity, so that you can start a new life smoothly
While Ye Tian said these words, Silva's expression began to change drastically, and his breathing became much heavier.
When he heard the figure of 8 million U.S. dollars, his eyes immediately became extremely bright, like a searchlight, and his eyes were full of excitement!
8 million dollars!
He is just a Columbia high school teacher. He has never seen such a large fortune, let alone possessed it!
Perhaps only in his dreams did he have so much wealth!
He knew exactly what the money meant.
It means that his family can start a new life in Europe, do what they want to do, and no longer have to worry about life or run around for money!
It means that his family can live in a good house, drive a good car, wife can wear the most beautiful clothes, sons and daughters can enjoy the best education, and grow up healthy and happy!
It means a life that most people envy! That is a dream that is almost never possible in Colombia! Now it's close in front of him, within reach!
Compared to before, this new life must be 10,000 times happier!
Thinking of these, Silva has a sense of unreality as if dreaming, and he is a little dizzy when he is happy!
This dizziness lasted for four or five seconds before he woke up!
Although the offer was 12 million US dollars, Silva did not dare to expect to be able to sell this price.
He knows what his current situation is better than anyone else. The bereaved dog is the best description!
Even if these guys don't spend a dime, they can easily get this oil painting! It depends on whether they want it!
As long as they want, they can do it anytime!
When flying over the Caribbean Sea, as long as they kick himself out of the plane, they can immediately take this oil painting as their own, with almost no trouble!
Although he am very satisfied with the 8 million US dollars, he want to have it right away, but the desire is always endless!
Suppressing the excitement a little bit, Silva said in a long period of time:
"Jack, how about a median price, 10 million U.S. dollars! Next, we have to apply for a new identity. When we go to Europe, we have to buy a house, buy a car and find a job, which requires a lot of money.
To you, this money may not be a big deal, but to our family, it's all, and we may not have this kind of opportunity in the future to earn such a fortune."
Obviously, Silva still wants to fight for more. Who would think that the money is too much?
Ye Tian couldn't help but feel a hint of sympathy in his heart.
It's only $2 million more, and it's okay to give them! What does it matter if he make less money?
Besides, in addition to this Greco oil painting, he have even greater gains from this trip!
It was Titian's "Landscape of Venice", that is the real sky-high-priced work of art. It only cost 500 US dollars, which is nothing to pick up!
Thinking of this, Ye Tian immediately chuckled and nodded.
"Well, Silva, $10 million sold! I hope this money will make your lives happier!"
As he said, he stretched out his right hand forward.
"Thank you so much, Jack, you are such a generous fellow! Deal!"
Silva held Ye Tian's right hand tightly and almost cheered excitedly.
Fortunately, his mind was still clear, he knew where he was, and forcibly resisted the urge to cheer and celebrate.
Looking at the face in front of him that was almost laughing, Ye Tian couldn't help being infected by it and chuckled lightly.
The same goes for Matisse and Pique, with a bright smile on their faces!
Both of them knew in their hearts that Steven must have made a big deal, but they didn't know how much this oil painting was worth! Far beyond 10 million US dollars is for sure!
The deal is done! Both parties are very satisfied.
Next, Ye Tian took out the Greco oil painting from the painting tube, spread it on the coffee table, and admired it again.
After the appreciation, he took the oil painting of Titian from another painting tube, separated the two oil paintings with waterproof paper, stacked them together, and rolled them up carefully.
Subsequently, he used the cling film and other plastic products found in this house to take careful and meticulous waterproofing measures.
After doing this, he put the two top oil paintings wrapped in layers into the same painting tube.
The reason for this is to make it easy to carry!
Greco's oil painting is already his own in name. He can't worry about letting Silva carry it on his back. In case it is accidentally damaged, he won't be heartbroken!
During this period, he also used his mobile phone to take a lot of photos of two top oil paintings, both as a whole and with many detailed photos!
Seeing his actions, Silva on the opposite sofa hesitated and stopped several times, his expression constantly changing, it was wonderful!
'Man! You haven't paid out yet!
That top oil painting does not belong to you for the time being, it is still mine, you are too anxious!'
But the situation is better than others, Silva can only complain to himself in his heart, and daren't to say this.
After rolling up the two top oil paintings and putting them into the painting tube, Ye Tian greeted several people, then picked up the phone and walked into the room furthest away from 32nd Street.
He went to contact David in New York, as well as several famous collectors.
During the call, he sent all the photos he had just taken to several famous collectors and asked them if they were interested in these two top famous paintings!
If they are interested and intend to include these two top famous paintings in their bag, then come to the Cayman Islands!
Because of the special circumstances of these two famous paintings, Ye Tian didn't plan to bring them into the United States himself, let alone send them to auction, which would cause a lot of trouble.
These troubles come from many sources. The United States is the Raytheon Security Company's territory, the fbi art crime team, and the indispensable IRS!
On the Colombian side, it is the Colombian Ministry of Culture, the Cartagena City Government, and the Colombian gang with heavy casualties!
More is worse than less. He is going to transfer these two top famous paintings in the Cayman Islands. The target of the transfer is the famous collectors, and the guys must be slaughtered!
As for the transfer income, he does not plan to bring it back to the United States.
In addition to paying Silva's 10 million U.S. dollars, he intends to keep the rest of the money anonymously in the Cayman Islands. As a secret fund, it may be of great use in the future, such as offering a reward for killing someone!
Time passed quickly, and it was already half an hour later when he came out of the room after the call.
It's already lunch time, but it's obviously impossible to eat out.
In the end, everyone can only search for food in this house.
Luckily, Pique found a few large bags of biscuits in the kitchen closet, as well as the coffee necessary for Colombians at home, which can be considered as a good deal!
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