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The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call (Wynter Quinnell) novel Chapter 811

Chapter 811 The Bidding Begins 

The production tear was aware of the audience’s reaction. However, as program creators, they couldn’t help but hold Wynter in high regard

Bill prided himself on his knowledge and passion for literary antiques and often used his expertise to criticize others and boast of his abilities. Despite his difficult demeanor, the show couldn’t proceed without inviting him

Lindsay was quick to think on her feet. It’s normal to have disagreements in the pursuit of artifact analysis. Mr. Loft, there’s no need to rush to conclusions. Young people might understand more than we think. Let’s take another look. I’m sure our viewers are eager to see each expert’s appraisal.” 

All right, let’s begin with the item to my left. Item number one is a late Atlanteancarved wooden Kannon. Let the auction begin!” 

The room buzzed with excitement 

Can anyone tell if this Kannon is real or fake

The first item is usually genuine.” 

Look! Mr. Loft is already examining it with a magnifying glass 

Tobias was also scrutinizing the item. Recently, he had been reading books on antique appraisal. Based on what he’d learned about the craftsmanship and patina, the wooden statue seemed to be an old piece with some history. However, he trusted Wynter’s judgment more than his amateur assessment

Since Wynter hadn’t made a move, Tobias didn’t raise his paddle either. However, the Kannon statue was lifelike and captivating. The serene expression, the smooth and pleasing surface, and the rich patina gave 

it an aged and dignified feel

To aid the bidders in their judgment, the item was passed around for a closer look

After Bill examined the artifact he signaled for Naomi to raise her paddle. Another team also placed a bid

The statue was worth bidding for, even if it was a replica. There’s a saying: Gold in times of chaos, antiques in times of peace.” 

The Victorian era was a flourishing period for antiques. During that period, warlords looted many royal tombs, unearthing a wealth of valuable artifacts

In addition, some palace treasures were illicitly sold, which led to a surge in private collections. This era also saw a rise in counterfeit antiques, with renowned artist Paul Zedd being a master forger whose replicas of paintings were almost indistinguishable from the originals

So, the Kannon could still be valuable, even if it wasn’t genuine. It was evident that only Tobiasgroup hadn’t placed a bid. They didn’t even raise their paddle

Bill sneered. His laughter reverberated throughout the room. Some people don’t seem to understand what antiques are or how auctions work. Have they even been to an auction before?” 

Mr. Loft is right. They probably havent.” 

Stars without connections probably can’t afford to attend auctions.” 

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