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Halfway through the auction, a hostess cautiously took the stage to present a landscape oil painting.
The auctioneer announced loudly, “Ladies and gentlemen, this piece, Whispers of Frost, is the final masterpiece of the renowned modern artist, Mr. Simon Hunt. It is also the pinnacle of Mr. Hunt’s artistic skills! This is a must-have for lovers of landscape oil paintings!”
Ashley immediately perked up upon hearing this. She pondered, ‘Grandpa was a top-tier landscape oil painter. Many people were willing to spend a fortune on his paintings but were turned away. I essentially grew up surrounded by landscape oil paintings. And Mr. Hunt was one of Grandpa’s good friends.
Ashley looked over with great interest, but after just one glance, her brow furrowed slightly..
Valentin noticed her expression and couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong?”
Ashley sighed softly, “This painting is a fake.”
Valentin thought in shock, ‘What? It was a fake painting?”
eyes
Tom, who was nearby, also widened his in disbelief. “Ms. Ramos how can this be a fake painting?”
He pondered, ‘Not to mention that the venue of this auction is extremel reputable and one of the largest in the country. Considering the items being auctioned, professionals thoroughly authenticate each one before being put up for auction. The likelihood of it being a fake is incredibly slim.
Ashley blinked, her eyes clear and resolute, and she stated, “This “Whispers of Frost’ is indeed a fake one.”
Tom couldn’t help but ask, “Ms.copy right hot novel pub
Ramos, are you knowledgeable in art. appraisal?”
Ashley replied casually, “Fairly so.”
Tom scratched his head in confusion, turned to Valentin, and waited for his instructions.
Valentin, with deep eyes, glanced at Ashley and immediately believed.
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this extent? It feels like he’s becoming more and more muddle-headed.”
About 20 minutes later, while Ashley was observing the auction. downstairs, Noah, accompanied by several professional art appraisers, respectfully knocked on the private room’s door.
Tom glanced outside and reported to Valentin in a low voice. “Mr. Kingsley, Mr. Palmer is here.”
Valentin’s voice was deep as he replied, “Let him in.”
Upon receiving permission, Noah entered with a bright smile, followed by the appraisers. “Mr. Kingsley and Ms. Ramos, sorry to disturb you both.”
Having a rough idea of the reason for their visit, Tom was filled with curiosity. “Have you determined whether the painting is real or fake?”
“Yes.” Noah’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Ashley, who was seated gracefully. “Ms.
Ramos is truly incredible. We had eight appraisers thoroughly examine the painting, and they concluded that it is indeed at fake!”
Valentin was not surprised by this outcome at all.
Tom, however, was astounded, and his mouth agape.
Noah was somewhat embarrassed. “We had it authenticated before but never identified it as a fake. Today, with eight appraisers, only these two were able to identify it as a fake after a detailed examination. This painting… It’s incredibly deceptive.”
Tom, hearing this, was even more astonished.
He thought, ‘Only two out of eight appraisers could tell it was fake after nearly 20 minutes of detailed examination. And yet, Ms. Ramos knew it. was fake at just a glance. This is…
Tom couldn’t help but look toward Ashley and pondered, ‘My goodness, Ms. Ramos is too impressive! No wonder Mr. Kingsley trusts her so
much!’
HOW
Noah, who had initially thought Ashley was just a young girl with no real abilities and felt Valentin was just indulging her whims, completely changed his attitude, thoroughly impressed.
He pondered, ‘After all, if this fake painting had been sold and later
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discovered to be a counterfeit, it would have ruined the auction house’s reputation.
Noah said, “Ms. Ramos, we are truly grateful to you!”
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