I am a nobleman in England
Chapter 60
When the five people of Dawei De Auction House first stepped into the study, they were attracted by the gilded roof, the bookshelves and Ionic columns in the study, and the dark red sofa forming a majestic and solemn beauty, coupled with a dark red carpet. , And the rows of precious ancient books placed on the gilded bookshelf, reveal a classic temperament that makes YU unable to stop.
Walking along the way, it really feels like wandering on a TV screen or walking into a well-decorated museum.I really want to become the owner of the castle, and spend a long time looking at the exquisite decorations that I can see like a horse...
The collections of hundreds of years of noble families have accumulated over the years, and it is indeed extraordinary. The 18th century French court black pear wood desk in the study is enough to make people surprised, not to mention the exquisite shapes, exquisite and chic ornaments, many They are all works of art with collectible value.
The most conspicuous one is the ink stand on the table, which is inlaid with ebony and brass. The ink bottle, bottle cap, thin cone candle holder and candle extinguisher are all original and perfect.This gorgeous object made in England during the Regency has a typical French Boulle inlay craftsmanship.
There is also a pair of bronze-green metal bookends suspected to be Art Deco style from the famous French sculptor Max Le Verrier.The sculpture shows two antelopes in battle, standing facing each other on a sloping broken surface.The base is made of marble and there should be the author's signature...
It really makes people feel the immortal traces of history and time in the castle everywhere.
Walking to the sofa in the lounge area, everyone sat down at the invitation of the owner, Arthur, but the eyes of the two appraisal experts focused on a cold-painted bronze statue in Art Deco style placed on a small table in the gap of the sofa, depicting A picture of a girl who is a believer in Bacchus dancing briskly.The base is made of conical marble and the author's pen name'Guirande' is engraved on the statue.The overall carving craftsmanship is exquisite, the lines are clear and the shape is elegant.
The eyes of the two experts shone slightly, and they looked at each other silently. The works of the famous French engraver and jeweler Jode Compos, this made the two experts' hearts that have been unable to calm down even more stupidly.
This place is simply an unimaginable treasure!
"Please-Assam black tea produced in the Assam Valley of the Himalayas in northeastern India, I hope you will like it." Arthur kept a calm and indifferent smile from beginning to end, and stretched out his hand to signal the introduction very gracefully.
"Thank you, Lord."
When everyone looked at the coffee table, they were speechless again.
There are dessert plates on the table.These gold-rimmed porcelain plates painted with flowers and plants are all produced by Royal Crown Derby, the most famous porcelain factory in Britain.As the employees of the auction house, they naturally know that the famous European porcelains include Mason in Germany and Sèvres in France. In Britain, this is the crown derby.
The teapots and cups of black tea are antique porcelain from the celestial dynasty. You must know that the antique porcelains of the celestial dynasty are all respected and treasured as exquisite works of art.And now it’s just placed on the table for use, especially a set of perfect porcelain, each piece of shape and flower decoration will be slightly different, and between toasting and putting down, maybe one story after another is circulated like this.
Too extravagant, so extravagant and inhumane......
Arthur kept smiling calmly, but the eyes behind the glasses flashed with brilliance. For all the changes in the expressions of the five auction houses in front of him, he had been watching all the changes in the expressions of the five auction houses in front of them. Their shock, astonishment, and regret. Waiting for the complicated expressions is really brilliant, and it is not in vain that he, the earl, deliberately put on such a '13 grid' to make the first impression.
Arthur wanted them to create something subconsciously from the beginning. The Boleyn family really has no shortage of good things, and even the usual antiques are used as daily necessities. Although it is a bit violent, it is not the same. A display of a solid foundation?
"Good tea!"
The head of the Asian Department of the auction house who led the team this time sighed with intoxication.
"Assam black tea will have a slight malt aroma and a hint of rose aroma when drinking it. The taste is strong and the mouth is fragrant..." Arthur introduced with a very elegant smile.
Everyone with smiles echoed Arthur's nodding, and they all looked exactly like this.
Standing next to Arthur, the elegant butler Paul, with a smile on his face, stepped forward to pour black tea again for everyone, a set of actions that were full of solemn rituals.
Solemn and decent!
This is the feeling that everyone has produced since they stepped into Bolin Castle, and it also makes them involuntarily think of their own words and deeds, whether it is the tone of speech or the sitting posture, the classical nobleman maintained by the entire castle. The atmosphere is infected.
"Dear Lord, thank you for your hospitality. Next, can we take a look at the treasures you have?"
"Of course, thank you very much for coming, so please help me appreciate it... Paul, bring things here." Arthur smiled and nodded.
"Okay, MyLord. Everyone, please wait—" Butler Paul gracefully placed his right hand in front of him, behind his left hand, smiled and bowed to everyone, straightened his waist, turned and walked toward the desk in the study.
In the scorching eyes of everyone, the butler Paul picked up a large rectangular tray covered with blue silk cloth from another table, walked back calmly and carefully, put the tray on the coffee table, and then gently covered it. Remove the silk cloth on the tray.
Arthur, who had been sitting steadily, watched with a faint smile. When all the antiques were displayed in front of everyone, the expressions on the faces of the other five people changed. From the first surprise, unexpected, and then as expected, it should be so.
"Lord, can we take a closer look?"
"Of course, please feel free to—"
Arthur smiled indifferently.
"Thank you."
The two appraisal experts took out white gloves, magnifying glass and other appraisal tools from their bags, and began to appreciate them intently and excitedly.
While waiting for the other party's identification, Arthur kept a leisurely and indifferent look and posture, drinking black tea gracefully and naturally, watching silently, showing an extraordinary calmness, as if he didn't care about the truth or falsehood of these things. Or maybe full of confidence, believing that these things will not be fakes.
ten minutes...
twenty minutes...
Thirty minutes passed. After seeing the two appraisal experts raising their heads, holding magnifying glasses in their hands, and looking at each other with joy on their faces, and hearing two invisible sighs, Arthur Know, these things are stable!
"Dear Lord, I have to say that your collections are all exquisite pieces, which make people love them..."
"... It's not bad, especially this jade brand, the best white jade of mutton fat. It has a warm and delicate grease luster. You see, its color is soft as fat under the light, and the carving skills are made by the imperial palace in the Qing Dynasty. Office, this should be a prince’s jade belt buckle, absolutely invaluable..."
Hearing this, looking at the jade plaque illuminated by the small flashlight, although Arthur still didn't change his face, there was a flash of splendor in his eyes. He knew that he had really missed it!