The auction continued, and all collectors and art brokers on the scene participated. The competition became more and more fierce. The price was soaring like a rocket, and the momentum was extremely fierce!
The asking price soon exceeded $400 million, and the time was not even past for five minutes!
Several people shook their heads and withdrew from the competition, with faces full of disappointment and regret.
Without exception, the quitters are all art brokers who come on behalf of their employers.
In contrast, these people are more rational, more conservative, and can't let go of their hands and feet.
After all, it's not their own money, so they can't squander it arbitrarily!
Of course, some of them have only so much authority, and the upper limit of the price given by the employer has reached, even if they want to continue bidding, there is no such possibility.
And those top collectors who fought in person, there is no such problem.
They can bravely bid prices within the limits of their own abilities, come to a bids battle with other competitors, and do their best to compete for the top art in front of them.
"410 million dollars, Steven!"
Pete raised his arms and shouted loudly, confident and determined to win.
As soon as the voice fell, some people took the initiative to increase the price before Ye Tian could make an offer.
"US$415 million, this "Landscape of Venice" is mine, no one wants to take it away!"
It was Leon who called out loudly. This guy fought almost crazy, his eyes were red, and he stared at the painting in front of him, and he couldn't see anything else!
"420 million U.S. dollars, I took this price!"
As soon as Ye Tian's offer fell, the art dealer of Louis Vuitton boss Bernard responded loudly and accepted the price.
The bidding has gradually heated up, and the price has continued to soar. In a blink of an eye, it has exceeded US$450 million.
Several people withdrew from the competition, including art dealers and top collectors who participated in the fight.
This price has exceeded their upper limit and has to withdraw from the auction.
Although they love this top oil painting very much and want to put it in their pockets, when the price exceeds the upper limit set by themselves, they can only withdraw regretfully, and they are extremely determined and do not stray in the slightest!
This is a group of strong-willed and very self-disciplined guys who know how to make choices. When it is time to let go, they will let go without hesitation!
If they can't even do this, they don't deserve to succeed and become super rich!
The bidding is still going on, and David and Matisse at the scene are completely stupid.
Listening to the astronomical quotations, several people felt unreality as if they were dreaming.
"It's crazy! To actually bid four to five hundred million dollars for an oil painting, are these super-rich people crazy? Even if it is the top art, it is not worth so much money!"
Pique exclaimed in a low voice, his eyes full of madness, and his eyes were almost bursting.
"We can't understand the world of the super-rich, but I believe that these guys have never lost their minds. Don't look at them as if they are red-eyed, but I'm sure everyone's mind is very clear!
Collecting artworks is also an investment for them, and the rate of return is extremely high! No matter how much they paid today, they will definitely get them back in the future, and they will also make a lot of money!
If this oil painting is sold with a hammer of 500 million US dollars, then this is its market price. When it appears on the market in the future, the price will only be higher, not lower than this! Unless there is an economic crisis!
If today's auction was Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" or Raphael's "Sistine Madonna", the scene would be even more popular! There is no problem if the price of the hammer exceeds 1 billion US dollars!"
David sighed with emotion, his eyes full of envy.
While talking, the price has soared to 480 million US dollars, an astronomical figure that has never appeared in art transactions.
The number of competitors dwindled again, leaving only four.
Pete from New York, Leon from Miami, the art dealer of Bernard, the richest man in France, and the art dealer of Carlos Slim, the richest man in Mexico.
These are all super predators in the field of antique art collection. They are all super rich. There is no shortage of money in their pockets, everything!
"Ok! Pete just quoted 480 million U.S. dollars, and the current price is 485 million U.S. dollars, 485 million U.S. dollars, who will answer the price? Leon? Marquez? Or Howard?
Gentlemen, this is Titian's peak work, and its artistic value is no less than the treasure of the town hall of the Gardner Museum in Boston, "The Rape of Europa", which is definitely not to be missed!"
Ye Tian's voice clearly spread to everyone's ears again, still full of passion, trying to confuse the remaining four competitors as much as possible.
This enchantment obviously played a role, making the atmosphere of the scene even more popular!
Leon raised his arm, and did not forget to attack Ye Tian while asking for the price.
"485 million dollars, I took the price! Steven, I can tell, you greedy guy is going to empty our wallets today! What a cruel guy!"
"Yes, this guy is really too cruel, so greedy that it is terrifying!"
Norman, who withdrew from the competition, echoed, suspected of adding fuel to the fire.
To their complaints, Ye Tian immediately responded with a smile:
"Leon, if you can persist to the end, defeat other competitors, and successfully win this top oil painting, then I am very sure, you will thank me!
This "Landscape of Venice" will not only make you feel the charm of the top art, but also bring you a huge reputation and a lot of money, there is no doubt about it!
As for Norman, you have already withdrawn from the competition and even attacked me personally. Isn't it a bit unkind? It's not too big to watch the excitement?"
"Hahaha"
There was a lot of laughter at the scene.
Everyone was amused, invisibly diminishing the smell of gunpowder in the air.
Before the laughter fell, Ye Tian's passionate voice sounded again.
"Leon asked for 485 million US dollars. He deserves to be a Palm Beach super rich man. He is very generous! The current price is 490 million US dollars, 490 million US dollars, and what gentleman comes out to ask for the price?
Can't let Leon be more beautiful than the former! Gentlemen, it's your turn to show your muscles and show your strength. Don't admit your counsel at this time. Hold on, and victory is likely to belong to you!"
Hearing these bewitching words, everyone at the scene couldn't help chuckles again, and many people gave Ye Tian a thumbs up!
They can't help but admire the scene in front of them!
Everyone has participated in countless auctions, who has ever seen such a versatile guy, that mouth can really tell the dead to live!
Facing the latest quotation, the remaining competitors hesitated a little, and their expressions became solemn.
Howard, the art broker of Bernard, the richest man in France, and Marquez, the art broker of Carlos Slim, the richest man in Mexico, stepped back with their mobile phones, and started to communicate with their employers!
Pete also fell into thinking, and did not raise his hand immediately.
Seeing this situation, Ye Tian immediately slowed down the quotation rhythm, waiting for these bidders to make a decision.
Leon, who had just quoted a price of 485 million US dollars, could only stare in irritation, and raised his middle finger directly at Ye Tian.
It didn't take long for the other three competitors to make a decision.
Marquez shrugged his shoulders regretfully, made a gesture of cutting his throat, and announced his withdrawal from the competition!
Pete and Howard continued to be among the bidders, and Howard quickly raised his hand to take the $490 million offer.
Bidding continues! It's not yet known who will won it!
Now it's all going hand in hand, the auction is going faster, and the competition is getting fiercer!
After a few more rounds, the price smoothly broke through the $500 million mark.
After breaking through 500 million U.S. dollars, every time a quotation responds on the spot, there will be a cry of exclamation.
And Ye Tian, who presided over the auction, burst out with the brightest smile, his mouth almost reach to the back of his head!
"US$520 million, Leon, Pete, who is going to ask for the price? This is an American backyard! Don't let the French take away this top-quality painting! It's up to you!"
Ye Tian looked at the two super-rich Americans and continued to bewitched with a joke, with a relaxed expression.
At the moment when the offer surpassed 500 million US dollars, he had completely relaxed and began to enjoy the fun of auction.
Later, there will be more exciting moments, that is, when the hammer is closed, the transaction contract is signed, and the bank transfer is performed.
Then, he can celebrate crazy!
"Don't confuse me, Steven, let's take whatever you say, and don't even want to take a penny from my pocket! Let's stop here! I quit this crazy competition, and to be honest, my heart is fast. exploded!"
Pete shook his head and announced his withdrawal from the competition.
Although he seemed relaxed and joking on the surface, his eyes were full of disappointment and regret.
Came to this auction and return empty-hand! Anyone will regret it!
Ye Tian seeing him withdrawning from the competition, nodded, then turned to Leon and said with a smile:
"How about you? Leon, will you accept this price? I'm pretty sure, your personal exhibition hall lacks such a top-notch artwork. Now it is in front of you. It's an opportunity!"
After pondering for a while, Leon responded to the offer after biting his molars.
"Okay! US$520 million, I accept it!"
As soon as his voice fell, before Ye Tian could announce his offer, Howard's voice was trembling with excitement.
"$530 million, Steven, this is Mr. Bernard's offer!"
The offer came very quickly, and it was too late for people to respond.
Everyone is still in the shock of 520 million U.S. dollars from before, they didn't have time to express feelings, the new offer has already been called out, and it has directly increased by 10 million U.S. dollars!
This shows how firm Bernard, the richest man in France in Paris, is determined to win this top oil painting!
"hiss--!"
There was a sound of inhaling air-conditioning at the scene, and everyone was shocked.
"Wow! US$530 million, the French are really obsessed with the pursuit of art. They are indeed a romantic nation! There are so many masters of art!"
Ye Tian exclaimed, and then complimented Bernard, no matter whether he could hear it or not!
Immediately afterwards, he immediately looked at Leon, waiting for his response.
This time Leon did not hesitate anymore, shook his head with a wry smile, and announced his withdrawal from the competition. His expression was very disappointed and his eyes were full of regret!
It's over! The result is perfect to the extreme, he dare not expect more!
"US$535 million, gentlemen, is there anyone else to ask for the price?..."
Ye Tian asked loudly, his gaze swept across the faces of everyone in the suite.
No one responded, everyone shook their heads.
"US$530 million, deal closed! It was Mr. Bernard, who was far away in France, who got this painting of "Landscape of Venice". Congratulations to Mr. Bernard! You got an incomparable work of art!"
Ye Tian raised his hand and pointed at Howard's location, and announced the deal with excitement loudly, ending this shocking auction.
The moment the hammer fell, this luxurious suite immediately boiled completely.
"Clap Clap"
The applause sounded frantically, extremely warm.
The applause of the storm, like a hurricane, directly swept the entire luxurious suite.