Plug-in Players In Marvel

They are all people with good money. Neither Stark nor Shi Xiaolei thought of exchanging the antiques in front of them for money.

Therefore, when making selections, the attitudes of the two are "don't look at the value, only choose what you like or can use".

"This sculpture is okay, it can be placed in the study as a decoration."

"These two oil paintings belong to me, and I will let them hang them in the bedroom of the holiday villa."

"This one... is also okay. Jarvis, help me remember it, and if you can't find a better one later, count it as well." Tucker put down the painting in his hand and turned his eyes to Shi Xiaolei who was on the other side of the room: "Hey, Locke, did you find anything interesting?"

"I found a violin." Turning back, Shi Xiaolei said with a smile.

"Violin?" Stark came over with a question on his face: "Can you play?"

"No." Shi Xiaolei explained: "I plan to take it back to Kang Na. I went to the school to hold a parent-teacher meeting some time ago, and I went to meet with Kang Na's teacher. She told me, yes Try to get Conner to develop some hobbies outside of school."

"Kona likes music?" Stark raised his eyebrows: "You can't decide for her, right? I heard that there are many parents among you Chinese who will disregard their children's own preferences and follow their own preferences. wishful thinking to make choices for them.”

Ever since he became friends with Shi Xiaolei, Stark would occasionally take a look at news related to Chinese ethnic Chinese on TV or newspapers. He would say such a sentence now because he just read a commentary article on the theme of "Chinese parents' parenting style" in the newspaper not long ago.

"Don't worry, Kang Na chose the music herself."

"OK, if it's the little girl's own choice..." Stark shrugged: "I agree."

"By the way, what impression did the Chinese parents leave in your heart?" Shi Xiaolei smiled and couldn't help complaining: "Please, what is the era of this, please keep pace with the times and update the information in time, OK?"

"I just said it casually." Spreading his hands, he made an apologetic expression, which was considered to have been wiped out.

Looking at the opened piano case, Stark whistled: "Wow, Antonio Stradivari's work, let's see, 1706..."

As one of the richest people in the world, Stark has more or less knowledge of some classical musical instruments. Of course, he is not unfamiliar with the name Antonio Stradivari. After all, Antonio Stradivari is one of the most famous luthiers in history. It is no exaggeration to say that his status in the luthier industry is almost equivalent to Beethoven or Mozart among composers.

However, because he doesn't practice the piano and has no preference for classical music, Stark's understanding of this aspect is not very deep.

For example, now, he can only confirm that this violin is precious from the signature of the inscription, but he cannot tell the characteristics of this violin and the historical background of the era in which it was born, like those collectors who specialize in collecting antique musical instruments.

Fortunately, there is Jarvis on the side, who can help Stark make a bottom.

"1706, a very special year." Controlling the 'Silver Cod' and walking to the three of them, Jarvis explained while scanning the violin in the piano case: "During the two years of 1705 and 1706, the Austrians occupied the In Cremona, financial demands were imposed on the local people, and they were forced to provide accommodation for the soldiers in their own homes. Because of outsiders, it was difficult to concentrate and devote myself to the work of piano making, so during this period of time Here, Stradivari almost gave up making violins. In fact, no Stradivari violins from 1705 or 1706 have come up at auction in recent decades.”

"Is it so rare?"

"Yes, the last Stradivarius violin, produced in 1705, was auctioned in 1967, and was eventually taken by a collector of classical instruments settled in Italy, whom he named gabianno, i.e. Seagulls."

After listening to the conversation between Stark and Jarvis, he looked at the violin again... At the same time that he felt that the violin was very valuable, he unconsciously had some small doubts-there were unrelated outsiders around him. Excuse me, I can't concentrate. In the two years of 1705 and 1706, will Stradivari's violin-making skills be affected, and will the violins made are worse than those of other years?

"I don't think you need to worry about that, Mr. Locke," Jarvis replied: "After 1700, what is often called the golden age of Stradivari. At this time, he made The violin has the characteristics of 'the shape of the side plate becomes more curved, and the horn becomes longer and straighter'. For example, the famous violin 'Betts' in 1704 is the most typical example."

"Let's skip the years 1705 and 1706 for now. By 1708, when Stradivari got back to work, he added length and width to some violins. After a year of trying, plus a lot of luck 1709 was the year of Stradivarius's prolific year of finding the best dry maple. Examples include 'The Virgin' (LaPucelle), 'Viotti' () and 'Graffler' ( Greffuhle) and other famous violins, all from 1709."

"After sorting out the timeline, it is not difficult to find that although Stradivari didn't make a lot of violins in those two years, his enthusiasm for violin making craftsmanship did not diminish in the slightest - precisely because of those two years. After thinking about it a lot~www.novelmt.com~, he came up with a plan in his mind, so he was able to start experimenting immediately after returning to work and make some adjustments to the shape of the piano body."

"Since he can maintain this enthusiasm, he must not relax his control over the quality of his works." Jarvis finally concluded: "And, as a long-established luthier, Stradivari is very likely to follow the Just like Mr. Tucker, very proud. I don't think he would lower his demands on himself and allow the quality of his work to decline at any time."

"I like this sentence~." Stark laughed, raised his hand and gave 'Jarvis' a thumbs up: "Go back and help me contact Hollywood and make a biographical film about him, and I will pay for it."

"Yes, Sir. It has been recorded in the memo."

"Good." Nodding, Stark asked again, "By the way, Jarvis, if this piano is put up for auction now, what price will it be sold for?"

"Because it's Stradivarius, the reserve price for this violin is at least $3 million, and considering it's 1706, it's more rare than any other vintage..." After a moment's pause, 'Javie S' gave its valuation: "Its final transaction price should be more than $7 million, and it may even exceed $10 million."

Hearing this price, Stark whistled again.

Looking at Shi Xiaolei again, there was a bit of ridicule in his eyes: "Dude, I suggest you put this violin away first. When Kang Na grows up, give it to her. Otherwise..."