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Chapter 1312 meet old friends again

"Compared with other famous sculptures from the Hellenistic period, the conception of the Statue of Victory is very novel. Its base is designed as the bow of a warship, and the Goddess of Victory falls from the sky and lands on the bow of the ship.

Under the guidance of the goddess of victory, the fleet sailed through the wind and waves and rushed forward. The entire concept not only expressed the background of naval battles, but also conveyed the theme of victory, with a very obvious romantic artistic style.

The dynamic structure of the statue is perfect and vivid, with superb carving skills, and has turned to secularization, dramaticism and image personality in form, and is characterized by conveying human psychology and passion power,... "

Ye Tian was explaining this famous sculpture to all the visitors on the scene, and it was still very professional and vivid, with a clear voice resounding throughout the Samothrace stairs.

At this time, the important staircase leading to the second floor of Denong Pavilion was blocked by dozens or hundreds of visitors.

The stairs in both directions were all filled with visitors listening to Ye Tian’s explanation. Everyone had a fascinated expression and was reluctant to leave at all.

Those who had finished visiting on the second floor and were about to return to the first floor could only stop at the stairs; the tourists who wanted to visit the second floor were the same, and were blocked at the stairs and could not get up at all!

They only have two choices, either listen to Ye Tian’s explanation here, wait for the crowd to disperse, then go upstairs or go downstairs, or take a detour.

The Louvre staff who were also on site could only smile helplessly when they saw this situation, and there was no other way.

Fortunately, there is only a sculpture of the Statue of the Samothrath, and even if Ye Tian explained it very carefully, it would not take long.

Five or six minutes later, Ye Tian completed the explanation and ended his morning visit.

Without surprise, when his voice fell, a thunderous applause immediately erupted at the scene, which was very enthusiastic, from all the visitors on the scene.

Amid this enthusiastic applause, Ye Tian and Betty passed through the crowd on the stairs under the escort of Matisse and others and arrived at the hall on the first floor of the Denong Pavilion.

As soon as he walked into the hall, Ye Tian saw several familiar faces, Martinez, the director of the Louvre Museum, as well as several senior officials in the Louvre and famous antique art appraisal.

"Good noon, Steven, welcome to France, welcome to visit the Louvre Museum. Your explanation is so professional, it is the best explanation I have ever heard, and it is amazing!

It seems that the legend is right. You are a versatile guy in the field of antique art! There is nothing you don’t understand, how about it, are you interested in coming to the Louvre to be a professional tour guide!”

As he said that, Martinez walked up and shook hands with Ye Tian, ​​with a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Ye Tian stretched out his right hand and shook the old friend, then smiled and said:

"Good noon, Martinez, I'm glad to see you. I've said in Antwerp before that we will meet again soon. As expected, it's only been a few days.

The Louvre is so great! The artworks displayed here are so beautiful and amazing! It is worthy of being the first of the world's museums, and it is simply an ocean of art.

I like the Louvre and even want to live here forever, carefully appreciate every piece of art here, and enjoy the full swing in the ocean of art, but unfortunately it was just a dream.

During the visit, I explained the artworks to Betty and the others. I didn’t expect that it attracted so many visitors. Everyone was so supportive and honored!

It’s not impossible to let me come to the Louvre to be a professional tour guide. As long as the Louvre is willing to pay for top-notch art, I am very happy to accept this brand new profession!”

"Reward for top-notch artworks? You guy really dares to think about it, you are as greedy as ever! Then forget it, we can't afford to invite a great god like you in the Louvre! I believe there is no museum that can afford it!"

Martinez said angrily, full of fear.

Next, Ye Tian greeted several other Louvre senior executives and antique art appraisal experts, and performed very appropriately.

After shaking hands one by one, Ye Tian turned to Martinez again and asked in a low voice with a smile:

"Martinez, have you made a decision? Do you accept my conditions to exchange the jewelry that once belonged to Queen Mary in the collection of Chinese antique art in the Louvre and the Jimei Museum.

To be honest, I am very much looking forward to hearing good news, and I am also very much looking forward to entering the warehouses of the Louvre and Jimei Museum to see for yourself the Chinese antique artwork stored in the warehouses of the two museums.

As far as I know, whether it is the Louvre or the Jimei Asian Art Museum, the Chinese antique artworks displayed are only a small part of the collection, and most of the antique artworks are not seen all year round.

Instead of letting those valuable Chinese antique artworks that represent ancient civilizations be collected in the warehouse and gradually rot and damaged, why don’t you consider it, accept my conditions and exchange it with me!”

Hearing this, Martinez immediately became silent, and a look of consciousness flashed in his eyes.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke helplessly:

"Steven, I might as well tell you here that as far as I am concerned, I prefer to accept your conditions, exchange them with you, and exchange them for the top jewelry that is closely related to the French Revolution.

You are right. Most of the Chinese antique artworks in the Louvre collection have no chance to be displayed publicly. Some antique artworks have even been stored in the warehouse for more than a hundred years and have never been exhibited!

Let them be buried in dust in the warehouse and be damaged or rotten a little bit, so it is indeed better to take them out and exchange them. Of course, there is also a prerequisite here, that is, you guy can't open your mouth and ask for a price everywhere!

Unfortunately, this is not something I can decide for a single word. The biggest resistance to exchange comes from the Jimei Museum, especially here, which involves the treasure of Jimei Museum, the bronze elephant master!”

"Martinez, it is already a pleasant surprise that you can agree to the exchange. As for the Jimi Museum, it is normal to have resistance, but it is all within my expectations!

If the exchange is completed successfully, there is no need to think about it. The jewelry that once belonged to Queen Mary will be carried out in public in the Louvre in the future, and the Jimei Museum will be able to get nothing.

In this case, how could the Jimi Museum be happy? Even if the Jimi Museum is a branch of the Louvre, it is not willing to suffer the loss. This is human nature and there is nothing wrong with it!

If you want to break this deadlock, it depends on how you do it in the Louvre. I believe you will definitely find a solution to the problem, such as giving you a few top antique artworks at the Jimei Museum.

I hope you make a decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, you may be taken first by the Fontainebleau Palace. To be honest, I am also very interested in the Chinese antique artworks from the Old Summer Palace in Fontainebleau Palace!”

Ye Tian said with a chuckling, and recited the spell of the tight hoop to Martinez and other Louvre senior executives.

Hearing this, many Louvre people rolled their eyes angrily, with a slightly nervous expression.

Martinez said helplessly:

"Steven, you guy is so greedy. You guy is clearly taking advantage of the situation to rob us! We have to stick out our heads and be slaughtered by you guys. It's so unfair!

We will discuss this matter as soon as possible and make a decision as soon as possible. The significance of those jewelry is too special. We at the Louvre will never miss it or be intercepted by others.

Okay, let’s not talk about this anymore, where are you going next? Should you continue to visit the Louvre? Or leave the museum and go back to the hotel? Or find a restaurant nearby for lunch?”

"We are preparing to have a meal in the lounge area in the Louvre, and then visit. We have not visited the most famous gallery of the Louvre, so why are you willing to leave!

Martinez, this is your territory, you must know the situation of the Louvre. Is there any good restaurant? Recommend one for us!”

Ye Tian said with a chuckling, his expression very relaxed.

As soon as he finished speaking, Martinez continued:

"You are going to have a meal at the Louvre, that's great. There are indeed a few very good restaurants here. I'll take you there for a French lunch!

It’s a long time since we are guests, and there is a possibility of a transaction between us. Even if this lunch is ours, we can talk about this transaction again through lunch time!

In addition, we also want to hear your outstanding opinions in the identification of antique artworks. The artwork explanation I just heard was so exciting!”
Chapter completed!
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