Zhou Zhi was dumbfounded by the question: "Is this your painting?"
"Yes." The man who took the painting to appraise it, about forty or fifty years old, said: "This is what my father left behind. He used to have many friends in the cultural circles.”
“Mr. Wei is a contemporary Chinese. He is an influential landscape painter and writer in China. The greatest characteristic of his painting articles is his grace and serenity. He is able to maintain a consistent style despite the vicissitudes of decades, which is even more popular. "
The other party was even more confused.
"He was born in 1915. He held the first Anti-Japanese War cartoon exhibition in Licheng, Henan in 1938, and held a personal exhibition in Kaifeng in 1946. At that time, the art group of the Henan Cultural Games Chang Fu Hengshu asserted that his landscape paintings are comparable to Zhang Daqian."
"Later, he was employed as a lecturer at Henan University, where he met Zhao Wangyun and learned from him deeply. Later, he served as deputy director of Nanjing Art Workshop and began to enter a period of high productivity of his works."
"In 1957, I went to China with Fu Baoshi, Yaming and others Sketching in seven provinces in the northwest and southwest, traveling 23,000 miles, was held in BJ. The painting exhibition "New Look of Mountains and Rivers" caused a stir at home and abroad. Later, he served as the office director and associate painter of Jiangsu Provincial Traditional Chinese Painting Academy, and was named a provincial labor model. "
"The following year, he worked with Fu Baoshi, Yaming, Zhang Wenjun and others. Preparations were made for the establishment of the JS Provincial Traditional Chinese Painting Academy. The main members of the Academy were later called "New Jinling Painting". He is one of the main founders of the "Pai". He published a series of works with great influence. "Qiqi Hunan sketching, participated in the "Furong Country Full of Dawn" painting style, and became a master of Mao Zedong. His masterpiece, the huge Chinese painting "Huang Yangjie", is painted in the Chairman's Memorial Hall.
"In 1991, Mr. Wei has been enjoying the lifetime allowance of the State Council as an 'artist with special contributions'. He has held more than ten personal exhibitions so far, and has a large number of works, published articles, awards, and has been recognized by major domestic and foreign majors. Art galleries, art galleries, museum collections. ”
"It's quite honorable for your father to be able to collect his works."
"Really?" The middle-aged man opposite was so happy that he almost saw his molars: "I have never heard of this. He is a painter who thought he was not famous!”
“In his early years, Mr. Wei specialized in landscape painting, but from the 1950s to the 1970s, he mainly focused on figure painting. "Zhou Zhi said: "As a painter who came from the old society, his figure paintings mainly record and reflect the new life in New China. They depict the environment and people in the new era, with beautiful people and beautiful scenery, and profound artistic conception. "
"The series of new Chinese figure paintings he created, such as "Refresher Class", "Ferry", "Reporting Mine", and "Warm Wind", are very representative of the times. Notes; "Marksman", "Welder", "Caller", "Kelp Breeder" are directly depicting the front line of production, "Carrying Vegetables", "Laundry", "Night Dew is Strong", "Visiting Doctors", "Chicken Farm", "Blackboard Newspaper", "Watching Performances" and "Going to Market" faithfully record the daily life of people in New China and play a vital role in the development of Chinese figure painting. In the process, it has an unshakable milestone status.”
“If we look at this subject alone, Mr. Wei can be called the painter who best combines tradition with life in New China, and he can be said to live up to the high expectations of the times. , has made great contributions to the creation of modern Chinese figure painting, and is worthy of being one of the founders of modern Chinese figure painting. ”
"That's why the country gave him such a high honor, and the painting your father left behind is completely in line with Mr. Wei's creative style and consistent theme." After finishing speaking, he pointed to the year on the title: "And This happened to be the peak period of Mr. Wei's achievements, so this is a very rare masterpiece."
"Excuse me, how much is this painting worth now?" The man's expression started to look a little uneasy. .
"Mr. Wei is now over seventy years old and still insists on creating." Zhou Zhi said with a smile: "So the prices of his paintings have not fully risen yet." Seeing the disappointed look on the man's face, Zhou Zhi added Said: "If we sell now, the market price will be Usually between 30,000 and 40,000, if you find a suitable buyer, you can double it."
"Six, six... to 80,000?" Zhou Zhijian. When the man spoke, his throat moved, and he obviously swallowed.
Zhou Zhi picked up his tea cup from behind and drank water: "It's almost the same, but I advise you not to sell it. Find a framing shop with better craftsmanship to frame the painting. It will look good when hung up."
The man kept saying it Shaking his head: " There is no such a big place in the house. Besides, my grandson has already painted a mess on the wall. If he painted on this, the whole family would cry to death."
"How old are you?" Zhou Zhi almost spit out his tea. : "Sun Can you even paint the wall?"
"Grandson, grandson." The man said with a smile, "How about you help me find a buyer? No matter how much you can earn, it’s all yours!”
"If we pay the price, it will be the market price mentioned before, thirty-five thousand." Mr. Sun said: "Didn't you hear the premise of sixty to eighty thousand? You have to find a suitable buyer. It’s all about home.”
"This painting can be exchanged for a house. I don't know if it's okay. If I put it at home after knowing it, I won't feel at ease." The man opposite seemed to really want to sell the painting: "I know you are collecting it. All the teachers are rich. Otherwise...which teacher would take it away?"
Zhou Zhi was so greedy that he was drooling, but he should have. I can only insist on the principle: "The paintings sold here can only be sold to artists. Appraisal teachers cannot participate in the transaction."
"There will be a citizen auction later. Then I can participate in the citizen auction. No?"
"Don't!" Zhou Zhi and Mr. Sun quickly stopped them. After stopping Zhou Zhi, they said: "It's from the citizen auction. Things are for everyone to take pictures of and play with, and even working-class people can afford them. They are the kind that won’t hurt your muscles and bones even if you break them and throw them away. They usually only cost a few thousand yuan at most. You can set the starting price at 20,000 yuan. It’s not something to be photographed here.”
“But when it comes to large venues like Shanghanhai Jiade, they are mainly photographing Qi Baishi and Li Ke. At the level of Ranfu Bouldering, Mr. Wei's level is currently a little lower." Zhou Zhi sighed. If he hadn't been a bad appraiser, he would have missed it again today: "If I can't sell it, I will continue. Keep it, but it’s best to frame it into a scroll and put it away properly, and turn it out regularly to check the condition to prevent painting defects.”
"That's it, don't delay the comrade appraisal later." Seeing that there were good things that he couldn't keep, Zhou Zhi couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.
Mr. Sun glanced at him, found a pen and paper, wrote a note and handed it to the person opposite: "If you really want to take action, you can try it here. The price... 60,000 to 60,000 Five is almost enough. As for whether you can get the extra five thousand, it depends on your eloquence."
The man left gratefully. (End of this chapter)