"Well, Mr. Zhuang, let me tell you more about diamonds!"
Hearing Zhuang Zhou's question, Li Mingsheng quickly said:
“The diamond has been confirmed to be a rare and top-grade stone.
The smallest one is 15.21 carats, and the largest one is 18.33 carats.
It's just that the shape is a little irregular, and it needs to be processed to make a ring, which will cause some damage.
So according to the current international market valuation, each one is estimated to be worth between HK$1.08 million and HK$1.62 million."
"How many?"
Zhuang Zhou was so happy!
I didn't expect that one was worth so much money.
Zhuang Zhou has 36 of them, so that’s 1.08 million.
It would cost at least HK$38.88 million.
That is 35.85 million CNY.
This is so valuable!
O(∩_∩)O
Zhuang Zhou's face was so full of smiles.
Li Mingsheng was stunned, thinking that Zhuang Zhou thought the price was too low!
He quickly explained:
"Our estimate is a bit conservative, but the price will go up when it goes to auction, so please rest assured."
How could Zhuang Zhou dislike the low price?
This was completely beyond his expectations.
"Okay! Then let's go with this estimate!"
Li Mingsheng nodded and continued:
“This golden dragon sculpture is an extremely rare item that Christie’s has never encountered before.
12 golden dragons, weighing a total of 752 grams.
Mr. Zhuang, you must be aware that the price of gold has been rising recently.
However, due to the artistic value and rarity of this dragon-shaped gold sculpture ornament, its price will far exceed that of ordinary gold.
According to our current estimate, the value of this lot is between HK$36.57 million and HK$43.5 million.”
“???”
Damn it!
When Zhuang Zhou heard this number, his eyes widened.
This is 33.72 to 40.11 million CNY.
Although I think this ornament is valuable.
But I didn't expect it to be so valuable.
Li Mingsheng looked at Zhuang Zhou's reaction and continued to explain with a smile:
“Of course, this is just a preliminary estimate.
The true value still needs to be determined by buyers at the auction.
But I believe the value will far exceed the highest estimate.”
Zhuang Zhou nodded, and his heart was full of anticipation for this auction.
Just looking at these three treasures now, the estimated value is almost hundreds of millions!
Next, it’s time for the night pearl.
"Mr. Li, regarding that night-shining pearl, what is your company's valuation?"
Zhuang Zhou asked, his heart full of anticipation.
Li Mingsheng nodded and said cautiously:
"Mr. Zhuang, the value of the Night Pearl is difficult to estimate.
Its value depends mainly on factors such as its size, quality, transparency, luster and historical background.
Your night pearl is of extremely high quality, with bright luster and high transparency. It is definitely a rare treasure.
If a buyer is found, I believe it will fetch far more than our estimate.”
After talking for a long time, Zhuang Zhou only cared about the price.
"Mr. Li, what is the final offer?"
Li Mingsheng picked up the appraisal certificate and said:
"The experts' final combined estimate is between 123.65 million and 147.32 million. Mr. Zhuang, do you have any comments?"
“???”
“???”
Oh, wow!
This night pearl is worth hundreds of millions?
After hearing this, Zhuang Zhou was completely stunned.
Even Ma Changbo, who had been relatively calm, was shocked at this moment.
A single item is sold for hundreds of millions of yuan, which is a hot topic in the auction world.
Li Mingsheng looked at Zhuang Zhou's reaction, smiled and nodded, saying:
"This price is indeed based on the rarity and unique value of the Night Pearl.
Mr. Zhuang, your night pearl has been identified as permanently glowing. It is precisely because of this rarity that the estimated price has reached a maximum of 147.32 million.
But the final price may be different because sometimes, for such rare items, the enthusiasm of buyers often exceeds our expectations."
Then he talked for a while.
Zhuang Zhou had no objections. Li Mingsheng handed the Auction Item Entrustment Agreement to Zhuang Zhou:
"Mr. Zhuang, please take a look at the contents. If there are no problems, you can sign.
Next, we will increase our publicity efforts and work hard to build momentum for your lot."
Zhuang Zhou still knows how to create hype for the auction items.
Good things also need advertising.
This is a win-win situation for both Zhuang Zhou and Christie's.
Zhuang Zhou read the contract carefully, and Ma Changbo also read it carefully.
This is a completely formal contract.
There is no problem with the content.
The only problem is that you have to pay a deposit first.
It comes down to a total of 13.87 million Hong Kong dollars.
Damn it!
This is too much!
That’s about 12.78 million CNY.
This means that the auction hasn't started yet.
You have to pay 12.78 million first.
This money is so easy to make!
The most important thing is that the auction will not be held until May.
All in all, it will take nearly 3 months.
Seriously.
Zhuang Zhou really felt a little distressed!
I don't want to go to Christie's auction anymore.
I can’t bear to spend money!
Li Mingsheng looked at Zhuang Zhou's hesitation and of course guessed what he was thinking.
Then he smiled and patiently explained:
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