Van Gogh Reborn!

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Lee Junho, Director of the Seoul Museum of Art had a big smile on his face.

Its because he was expecting the arrival of two painters who represented the Republic of Korea to Seoul Museum of art.

Sir, they have arrived.

Director Lee Junho hurriedly got up and opened the door.

Oh, Welcome. It's an honour to meet you like this. I am the director of this Museum Lee Junho. Professor Jang Mirae, how have you been?

Ko Sooyeol shook hands with Lee Junho.

Although he was uncomfortable with the excessive hospitality, he was a person introduced by Jang Mirae, the one who gave his grandson a chance to exhibit his first work.

Jang Mirae also smiled and greeted Director Lee Junho.

" I am fine. How are you doing, Director Lee.?"

"Hahaha! I'm the same as always. Oh, sit down. How about a drink

Just water.

Director Lee Junho gave his secretary a glance.

Then the three of them took their seats and sat down.

Your grandson's work has already been the main attraction of the exhibition.

"Really?"

"Yes. The response was good and the number of people looking for it increased more than usual.

Ko Sooyeol nodded his head.

The atmosphere subsided for a moment.

Director Lee Junho, who was anxious, carefully opened the conversation.

By the way, what brings you here?

We came here to talk regarding Huns painting.

Director Lee Junho tilted his head at Jang Mirae's answer.

What is there to talk about with me.?

"Yes. As you can see, it is a very good piece of art. Offers will come from all over the place.

"It will."

So we would like you to adjust the profit ratio.

Director Lee Junho, who was expecting an offer for an exhibition by Ko sooyeol, was greatly disappointed.

However, he opened his mouth by managing his expression due to his long experience in the field.

Well, as you know, it is a contract that has already been signed, so it is difficult to adjust the ratio. It may also cause problems in equity with other painters.

Director Lee Junho looked at Ko Sooyeol, who was silently listening to his words.

He also had predicted the price at which Ko Huns Sunflowers' would be sold.

It should be around 10 million won.'

Director Lee Junho thought that Ko Sooyeol signed the contract hoping to sell his grandson Ko Huns painting for 10 million won.

50 percent is 5 million won.

It's not a small amount of money, but he didn't want to have a bad relationship with Ko Sooyeol to get just that much profit.

But it doesnt mean that there is no room for adjustment, there are cases of adjustment depending on the situation. In the case of popular painters, there were such adjustments.

Jang Mirae smiled brightly at Director Lee Junho's words.

I know. So, I thought, how about maintaining the existing ratio up to 10 million won, and setting it as a fixed amount when it sells more than that?"

10 million won?

"Yes."

Although it is rare for a new artist's work to sell for 10 million won, it was not an impossible figure.

Director Lee Junho, who had been working on paintings for a long time, thought Ko Hun's paintings is worth more than 10 million won.

Indeed, the name of Ko Sooyeol's grandson was not lacking in the slightest.

He is the grandson of a famous painter Ko sooyeol, who represents Korea and is a world-renowned painter.

Director Lee Junho, who entered the calculation mode with a smile, carefully suggested.

There are no inquiries about sunflowers yet, but I think the artwork will sell well. On the contrary, I am thinking that the amount youre hoping for is too small.

Jang Mirae raised her eyebrows at Director Lee Junho's words.

Ko Huns [Sunflowers] was great and their intention was to bring the ratio condition to a slightly more favourable side.

He is like a serpent.

Jang Mi-rae was about to step out, but Ko Sooyeol, who was watching the situation, opened his mouth.

Im relieved that you saw through it .

"haha. PleaseI do this for a living. So how about paying 10 million won if the painting fetches any amount greater than 20 million won? I do not wish for more than that.

This meant that if [Sunflower] was sold at 20 million won, 10 million won would be charged as a commission, and even if the selling price of the painting was higher than 20million won, they would not be charged more than 10 million won.

Jang Mirae was concerned about Ko Huns [Sunflower], but decided that it would not be possible to sell it for a higher price because this was not an auction house.

Ko Sooyeol, who had been speaking calmly until now, was surprised with his eyes wide open.

what. Wasn't that what you expected?'

He couldn't think that it was acting.

There was no need for a high-ranking person to pretend not to know in this place.

"Who was it?"

Jang Mirae asked the museum staff.

She wondered who the hell offered such a large sum of money to buy a painting of a child who was only ten years old.

Its Henry Marceau.

The faces of Lee Junho, Ko Sooyeol, and Jang Mirae were coloured with astonishment.

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Two million euros?

Kim Jiwoo's voice resounded in the Exhibition Hall 3 of the Seoul Museum of Art.

His voice had drawn the attention of the surroundings.

Isnt that Henry Marceau?

"Oh my gosh. What's wrong with that rich man?"

Did I just hear 2 million euros? Is he buying that painting?

Crazy. How much is it in Korean won?"

Everyone seems to recognise the man named Henry Marceau.

Judging by his arrogant attitude and appearance, I assumed that he is a wealthy man, but it seems that he is also well-known.

Henry Marceau looked down at me, not paying any attention to the changes around him.

"kid. I have no idea how you priced the painting with that amount.

You will be buying the paintings that most people in the world want. Dont you think 2 million euros is a bit cheap.

In fact, the price of a painting is not formed only by the painter or how beautiful the picture was.

There are many factors that determine the price, such as how good materials are used, but most of them depend on how famous and popular the artist who painted them is.

And, the painter has to present himself up as much as he presents his paintings.

What is in that painting for all the people in the world to want to have it.? Talk about the present value, not things like someone surpassing Picasso.

People all over the world will want it, because it is the first work of a painter that Henry Marceau took notice of.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Henry Marceau laughed coldly enough to sound like a savage.

He smiled like that for a while and then swept his hair to the side.

When he smiled like that, he looked just like the boss of a loan company.

Yeah. As you said, if I buy this painting for 2 million euros, you will become famous at once. The value of the painting will also shoot up.

That's right.

If people recognises him here, even though he isnt a Korean, then he must be a great person in his own country or abroad.

And if I sell the painting to him, my art and Sunflowers will naturally become known.

"Oser Are you trying to use me? This Henry Marceau?

"Yes."

The smile disappeared from his lips.

Dont get me wrong, you cheeky kid. If I don't buy it, your picture is of no use. Why should I buy your painting like that?

You cant live without it.

" What?"

You like my painting.

I've met a lot of this type of person.

This person, who has excellent knowledge about painting and has an abundance of wealth, is faithful to his desires.

There is no reason for restraint, and the ability to fulfil desires.

They take pleasure in satisfying their own desires.

Just like the British aristocrats did, and he will also be no different.

He, who had never looked at other works, stood silently in front of my painting for several minutes.

He is a man who must have what he wants.

Henry Marceau put his hand in his pocket.

Raising his chin, he approached the opposite wall and sat down on his chair.

Arsene.

Yes, El Patrn.

Tell them I have come to buy a painting.