N-A-A Chapter 673
Chapter 673
After a while, everyone's mood stabilized a little.
Then, a journalist in his thirties asked aloud:
"Sean, what are you going to do with this self-portrait by the Renaissance master Raphael, 'Portrait of a Young Man'?" Can you tell us about the situation? Before
the words fell, other reporters at the scene echoed one after another.
Xiao Ran glanced at these guys, and then said with a smile:
"Raphael's self-portrait has a very high status in the history of Western art, and it is a painting that can compete with "Mona Lisa" for the first place painting in Western art history
" "I really want to collect this famous painting myself, but the reality does not allow, how to dispose of this famous painting, is not something I can decide in a word" "
To explain the white point, relevant people in the White House and the US Department of Culture, And the FBI came forward one after another, demanding that I must leave this famous
painting in the United States" "And it can only be transferred to top museums or other cultural institutions in the United States, in this case, I have no choice but to accept this result
" "After many discussions, I reached a tripartite agreement with the National Gallery of America and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and these two top museums jointly acquired this famous painting
" "From then on, This masterpiece by Raphael will be jointly owned by these two top museums, and will be exhibited in turn in these two top museums.
"Wow! The National Gallery and the Metropolitan Museum jointly acquired this heirloom painting, did I hear that right?
"That said, this 'Portrait of a Young Man' has remained in the United States ever since, which is fantastic!"
Many media reporters cheered one after another, all of them excited.
The people invited to participate in this joint press conference were basically reporters from major news media in the United States.
These guys are all Americans, and naturally happy to see such a priceless treasure stay in the United States!
Several European journalists who were also at the scene, while envious and jealous, were also secretly cursing!
This group of damned Yankees is a bunch of shameless robbers!
Who doesn't know! Raphael's Portrait of a Young Man is a national treasure of Poland.
This famous painting belongs to Poland, belongs to Europe, but it was snatched by you robbers!
Thinking of this, several European journalists hated the root of their teeth and were very helpless!
The situation is stronger than people!
No way, who let this famous painting appear in the world's largest rogue country!
With the bandit style of the US government, how could he let go of such a priceless treasure!
Several Polish journalists who rushed to Philadelphia to report, as well as people from the Polish embassy, did not enter the museum today and were not invited!
If they were here, it is estimated that they would all be so angry that they could explode on the spot!
The guys standing at the edge of the venue all looked at Xiao Ran who was talking, and secretly complained one by one.
Sean, this cunning fellow, skimmed himself really clean!
In this way, the Polish government and people will only target the US government.
It is believed that the US government forcibly intercepted this priceless treasure and ransacked its ally Poland!
As for Sean, there is no other choice at all but to passively accept this result.
While secretly complaining, Thomas and they all rolled their eyes helplessly.
Elaine and Fang Yufei, who were standing on the side, secretly snickered.
After a few moments, the scene calmed down a little.
Xiao Ran glanced at everyone at the scene and was about to speak.
At this moment, a reporter in the audience suddenly asked out loud:
"Hello, Sean, I am a reporter for Columbia TV
" "Can you tell us the details of your dealings with the National Gallery and the Metropolitan Museum?"
"How much did it cost these two museums to get this famous painting by Raphael?"
Xiao Ran looked at the reporter, then smiled and said aloud:
"There is nothing that cannot be said, the National Gallery and the Metropolitan Museum of Art need to come up with 800 million US dollars in cash, plus 800 million US dollars worth of China's top antique art, to exchange
for this priceless treasure" "You may have heard that the valuation I gave for this priceless treasure is more than 2 billion US dollars, from this point of view, the bid of their two museums is obviously low"
Unsurprisingly, these words directly detonated the scene.
"Oh my God! Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" actually sold for a sky-high price of 1.6 billion US dollars, which is crazy! "
No, the price of this famous painting should be $3.2 billion, don't forget, Sean only has half of the equity"
All the media reporters at the scene exclaimed, all startled by this shocking price.
Many museum directors and collectors at the edge of the venue were also excited.
Even though they already knew the details of this heavyweight transaction, they were still shocked to hear Xiao Ran say it at this time.
But they are more envious and jealous, and many people's jealous eyes are red!
If you put them in the places of the National Gallery of America and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, they will not hesitate to give everything they have in exchange for this priceless treasure!
But unfortunately, even if they want to give everything they have to exchange this priceless treasure, they have no chance!
Looking at the boiling scene, Xiao Ran raised his hands and gently pressed down.
With his movements, the scene quickly quieted down.
The next moment, Xiao Ran smiled and said:
"Next, I will hand over Raphael's famous painting to the National Gallery of America and the Metropolitan Museum
" "It should not be long before this famous painting will be exhibited in these two top museums, and everyone can visit it at that time,"
and he gestured to Thomas and the director of the National Gallery.
Thomas and they nodded, then stepped forward and shook hands with Xiao Ran one after another.
Immediately afterwards, David came forward with the prepared agreement and handed it to Xiao Ran and Thomas respectively.
Xiao Ran and Thomas looked at the agreement, then signed the agreement and completed the handover procedures.
Thomas then answered some questions before retreating to the side.
When they turned to leave the podium, both guys were excited and walked floating!
From now on, Raphael's famous painting will belong to both museums.
When they left, Xiao Ran stepped onto the podium again.
After standing still, he immediately moved on to the next link.
"Dear media reporters, I take the opportunity of this joint press conference to announce two more things
" "I have decided to take a part of the ownerless stolen antique art I got this time for charitable donations
" "The objects of the donation are a family charitable foundation in New York and a charitable foundation in Delaware
" "These two charitable foundations will each receive five top artworks, including four paintings, and a sculpture work
" "The top antique artworks I donated are placed on these easels and tables in the back, and I will explain them one by one"
Saying that, Xiao Ran raised his hand and gestured to the paintings and sculptures behind him.
With his movements, the cultural personnel standing next to the paintings and sculptures immediately lifted the white cloth covering them.
The next moment, those paintings and sculptures appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
Immediately afterwards, the scene immediately resounded with an exclamation.
"Wow! Isn't that Rubens' Dionysus, Sisley's Lunch by the Seine, and Dalí's Dreamland
" "Look at the first painting on the right, Rembrandt's work, The Girl on Horseback, and Monet's Country Landscape, and Picasso's Matador"
"The two sculptures on the table, one by Giacometti and the other by Mayor, are both top works of art"
Through the many pictures and videos that have flowed out before, many people at the scene know these paintings and sculptures.
Even those media reporters have done their homework and recognized these stolen antique works of art in a blink of an eye.
While marveling, everyone was shocked by Xiao Ran's big hand.
If you change to yourself, I am afraid that I will not be willing to die.
Take out so many top antique works of art at once and donate them to two charitable foundations.
At this moment, a reporter in the audience suddenly asked curiously:
"Hello, Sean, I am a reporter from the New York Post
" "Can you introduce the names of these two charitable foundations?" You didn't seem to have said, "
Why would you take out these top antique works of art and donate them to these two charitable foundations?"
With this guy's question, everyone at the scene looked at Xiao Ran.
Ivanka and Anthony, who were standing at the edge of the venue, blushed in unison, and returned to normal in a blink of an eye.
Xiao Ran looked at the media reporter who asked the question, and then nodded with a smile and said:
"Since it is a charitable donation, there is nothing that cannot be explained, everything must be open and transparent
" "It's just that the situation of these two charitable foundations is more special, it is best for them to explain the situation themselves
" "The representatives of the two charitable foundations have come to the scene today, they are Ms. Ivanka and Mr. Anthony"
said, He turned and nodded at Ivanka and Anthony, then made a gesture of invitation.
With his introduction and action, all the media reporters looked at Ivanka and Anthony.
While turning his head, these media reporters were instantly stunned!
Where the hell is a charitable donation, it is clearly a bribe in disguise, but under the banner of charitable donation!
No wonder Sean, the bastard, is so generous and willing to donate so many top antique artworks!
Bribing the current US president and the incoming new president at the same time, this bastard has a really big hand!
Don't think about it, through this so-called charitable donation, this guy Shaun will get even greater benefits!
Who doesn't know! This is a guy who can't afford to be early!
As they spoke, Ivanka and Anthony came to the podium.
Xiao Ran shook hands with them and then gave way to the podium.
Next, Ivanka and Anthony took the stage one after another to speak.
They explained why they accepted charitable donations and what to do with the top antique artworks after receiving them.
Anthony told everyone at the scene that these top antique artworks donated by Xiao Ran will be used to decorate the White House.
Add something new to the White House, add some artistic touch.
Ivanka explained that she plans to open a separate exhibition hall at a museum in New York.
These top antique artworks donated by Xiao Ran are on public display, as well as other antique artworks from the Foundation's collection.
All proceeds from the exhibition will be used for public welfare.
For their words, many media reporters at the scene did not take it seriously at all, but no one raised any objections.
Who has enough to eat and has nothing to do, to offend two US presidents at the same time?
When Ivanka and Anthony finished introducing the situation, Xiao Ran took the microphone again and began to introduce the donated ownerless antique artworks.