Chapter 434: A Miracle is Happening

The placard was an old acquaintance, Allen, the director of Impressionist oil painting department at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and a well-known buyer on the New York art auction market.

Seeing that it was him, Ye Tian immediately smiled and nodded, thanking the other for his support.

Allen responded with a smile, polite and confident.

Obviously, MOMA is very interested in this "Mont Sainte-Victoire" and wants to include it.

This is a top-level artwork. Which museum not interested? No exception!

"OK! No. 59 has an asking price of 45 million U.S. dollars. It is Mr. Allen from the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The current price is 46 million U.S. dollars, 46 million. Does anyone ask for it?"

John stretched out his hand and gestured towards Allen's location, and continued to bid loudly with passion, his voice echoing in every corner of the auction hall, very clear.

"50 million dollars, John!"

Some people raised placards and bid loudly, from telephone bidding.

"There was a mysterious buyer bidding over the phone, No. 152, asking for 50 million US dollars, the current price is 52 million US dollars, 52 million US dollars, who will take this price?"

There was almost no pause in John's voice and he bombarded everyone's eardrums in the auction hall.

At the same time, he quickly gestured towards the telephone bidding side.

"Oh my God! In just two rounds, it has soared 10 million US dollars, which is incredible! Today I am afraid that something will shake the entire art collection field!"

"The rate at which prices are soaring is terrifying! US$10 million! This is a level that so many artists dream of, but never reach it!

But for Paul Cézanne, it was just an increase in two rounds of bidding! It's easy to complete, worthy of the top art, well-deserved reputation!"

The exclamation sounded all over the auction hall.

Not only were many bidders and bystanders shocked, even Ye Tian was surprised and his heartbeat started to accelerate suddenly!

The speed of the price surge is indeed a bit exaggerated! But he like it, it's so awesome!

This is just the beginning. The Qatar royal family, several famous billionaires and top collectors have not yet joined the competition! Those talents are the most important buyers!

Waiting for them to bid and participate in the competition, the battle will really begin and the scene must be extremely fierce!

For Ye Tian, ​​that scene was extremely beautiful and very desirable! Thinking about it makes people tremble all over, so cool!

And Jason, who was sitting next to him, was already dull at this time, muttering to himself.

"Are they talking about U.S. dollars? It's too fancy! What these guys are calling out must be another currency! I'm pretty sure!"

"Hahaha, buddy, wake up! You heard that right, they shouted another currency, a currency also called the US dollar!"

Ye Tian said with a low smile, teasing the bored Jason.

While talking, the price has soared to 58 million US dollars in the past two rounds of bidding.

Someone in the hall raised the bidding number plate again!

It is an old friend from Paris, France, Bastian of the Pierre family.

While holding up the bidding card, he stared at the back of Ye Tian's head very angrily, his eyes were blood red and he was about to burst into flames with hatred!

At this moment, he really wanted to rush forward immediately, shoot the bastard in the back of the head, smash that head completely, and send the damn bastard directly to hell!

Only then can the hatred be resolved and the huge loss of his family can be made up!

But this idea can only be thought of, it is impossible to realize it at all. Ten of them together are not opponents of that bastard, they would only looking for death!

That's a cruel bastard who treats life like a stubborn bastard! Can't provoke him at all!

Although he received an offer of 58 million U.S. dollars, Bastian knew very well that with such a terrifying price soaring speed, he would never be able to take this oil painting. There is no hope at all!

This trip to the United States is destined to be gone and those two top oil paintings are also destined to be missed for the Pierre family!

Such a huge amount of wealth passed in front of his family and fell into the hands of that bastard Steven, who would never be able to catch it back!

Thinking of this, Bastian suddenly felt extremely painful, as if in hell!

His hatred of Ye Tian, ​​like the price of this oil painting, is constantly advancing and becoming deeper! And the look he looked at Ye Tian was even more bitter!

The $58 million was broken in an instant and John's voice continued to echo in the auction hall without interruption.

"The price on the No. 16 is Mr. Lewis from the Metropolitan Museum. The current price is 62 million US dollars, 62 million US dollars. This is the top art! Who will bid next?"

"65 million U.S. dollars, old John, this Paul Cézanne will definitely belong to me!"

A well-known American billionaire called out loudly and at the same time raised his bidding plate, he was very vigorous and he was determined to win.

This is not only a billionaire, but also a very well-known art collector. He is a frequent visitor to the world's top auctions. He is extremely bold and has a reputation as a 'acquirer'!

Edvard Munch's "The Scream", worth 120 million US dollars, is in the hands of this man. It seems that today he is ready to show his fists again and add another top collection for himself!

He knew the auctioneer John and many famous collectors in the hall. Everyone naturally knew him, including Ye Tian.

Seeing that he was bidding for 65 million US dollars, there was a lot of discussion on the scene.

"Leon has taken it! This is the real auction house! Needless to say, this oil painting will soon exceed the sky-high price of 100 million US dollars and become one of the most expensive works of art!"

"The war has begun! I don't know who is the next predator to bid? The Qatar royal family? Peter Brandt? Or Carlos's art consultant? No matter who it is, he is a very powerful guy!"

While discussing, many bidders who wanted to take this oil painting had disappointment and frustration in their eyes!

The intervention of Leon, a top collector predator, instantly shattered the hopes of many people!

At this moment, they all know very well that the top art on the auction stage has no relationship with them! It will only become the bag of those auction predators!

While there is still time, let's take a look!

In the future, if they want to see this top-level artwork with their own eyes. God knows when it is, maybe there will be no chance again!

Unlike most people's depressed mood, Ye Tian and Jason are very excited at this time.

"Wow! It's over 65 million U.S. dollars! And it's the price called by the "acquirer" Leon, which is great!"

"The fiercest competition has just begun. Dear auctioneers, since it's here, don't miss this godsend opportunity! Let's do it, I will thank you!"

When the two were talking in low voices, on the other side of the seat in the same row as them, Prince Hassan and Princess Al-Mayassa of the Qatar royal family were also talking in low voices, ready to take action.

"Leon has jumped out, we should also step in, Hassan, offer 75 million dollars! Put a little pressure on Leon and the other guys, and show our determination!"

Princess Al-Mayassa gave the order in a low voice, with a relaxed expression.

Her tone was an understatement, as if it was not 75 million dollars, but just a set of meaningless numbers, so don't care!

No way! Although everyone's feet are full of oil!

"Okay, I will call the price!"

Prince Hassan replied in a deep voice, picking up the bidding plate and preparing to bid.

However, he was one step too late!

"75 million dollars, John!"

The voice came from the telephone bidding side and someone called out the price before Hassan.

"hiss--!"

There was a sound of inhaling air in the auction hall, everyone was shocked!

It seems that in addition to these auction predators at the scene, there are also hidden dragons and crouching tigers over telephone bidding and online bidding and there are many experts!

Suddenly, a mysterious buyer popped up again. I wonder who it might be? Is it Abramovich, who has always been fond of impressionist art? Or the super-rich Chinese who have emerged in recent years?

No matter who it is, it must be a super crocodile, no doubt!

"No. 129 offered 75 million US dollars. It was a mysterious buyer from the telephone bidding. The current price is 78 million US dollars and 78 million US dollars. Which lady or gentleman bid 78 million US dollars?..."

John's passionate voice came again, still speaking fast and loud.

"80 million U.S. dollars, this top oil painting by Paul Cézanne belongs to the royal family of Qatar, no doubt!"

Prince Hassan's voice resounded throughout the auction hall, with a hint of irritation.

Obviously, he was held back by the phone bidding just now, making him a little depressed!

So far, this top art piece still belongs to him, this is beyond doubt! Ye Tian muttered a few words to himself.

However, he didn't mind Prince Hassan's improper use of words. Who made the money the benefactor! He can do whatever he want, as long as he pay in the end!

"85 million dollars, John!"

Once again someone raised a placard to bid.

While making the offer, this man also stood up and said to Prince Hassan with a smile:

"Princess Al-Mayassa, Prince Hassan, sorry, Mr. Carlos also likes this top oil painting very much and wants to get it in his pocket, so I have to compete with you!"

"Okay! If that's the case, let's play fair and the higher price will get!"

Princess Al-Mayassa smiled and nodded and said, acting very ladylike.

Seeing the Hispanic person standing up, there was another exclamation in the auction hall.

"Wow! That's Carlos Slim's art collection consultant.The former richest man in the world has taken the shot and the competition is getting fiercer!"

"Is this "Mont Sainte-Victoire" going to set a world art auction record? It's crazy! This is really a very exciting drama!"

When people were talking about it, Ye Tian celebrated with a fist.

"Awesome! Carlos Slim has participated in the bidding. If Bernard of France is also involved in the competition, then this auction will be too perfect and it will definitely create an unprecedented record!"

"That might be the case! The mysterious buyer over the telephone bidding may be Bernard or Abramovich! The world's richest collectors are almost here!"

Jason went on to say that this guy was already dancing with excitement, almost crazy!

"No. 66 quoted 85 million U.S. dollars from Mr. Carlos Slim's collection consultant. The current price is 88 million U.S. dollars, 88 million U.S. dollars. Is there anyone to ask?

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a top art in the world today. Must not be missed! This is your war, and you must not lose here!"

John exclaimed passionately, his excitement was almost flying!

Although he is the highest-level white-glove auctioneer in the art auction field, he hasn't met a few times in the current situation. Can he not be excited?

He knew very well that today's 'Impressionist and Modern Art' auction will surely become a landmark auction and will sensationalize the entire art collection market.

As the auctioneer of this special auction, today will surely be the brightest moment in his career, which is definitely worth remembering forever!

"90 million dollars! John!"

Prince Hassan's voice sounded again, extremely firm and confident!

A miracle is happening! Everyone is pretty sure!