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At 11:30, the jewelry and porcelain fair started on time.

The porcelain in this auction is quite different from the porcelain in the previous auction.

They are not antiques, but modern works of art, but since they are up for auction, they must be extraordinary.

These are all masterpieces by modern and contemporary master craftsmen, some of which are award-winning works such as the "Hundred Flowers Award" and the "Earth Award".

This type of porcelain is not just limited to various types of cups, plates, bowls, and saucers; many other forms of artistic masterpieces have also emerged.

In Xiaomeng's opinion, these porcelain pieces should be considered art sculptures.

"This porcelain is beautiful, but it already falls into the category of sculpture, right? Things like beauties and vases. This vase is really something, the flowers inside are all porcelain? It's true." Xiaomeng carefully looked at the description and also saw the large picture.

Lawyer Xia also felt her eyes were opened. "Sculpture is relatively easy to complete, but I think the most difficult thing about porcelain is that it has to be fired. Since it's fired, there's bound to be a chance of it getting damaged."

Creating such exquisite porcelain is probably even more difficult than carving a sculpture from stone.

At this moment, a porcelain figure in the shape of a maid appeared on the large screen behind the auctioneer on the stage.

The moment this instrument appeared, the entire audience was filled with admiration.

At first glance, the maid was truly beautiful, with delicate features and a gentle, dignified demeanor.

Upon closer inspection, the texture of the lady's clothes is clearly discernible.

If you didn't know better, you would definitely think that the porcelain figure is wearing real silk or cotton and linen products.

In reality, it was a genuine ceramic product.

"Wow, it's so beautiful. It's 1.3 meters tall, so big, it's really rare."

Look at the individual strands of hair on her back; they've made them so fine, they'd probably break if you moved them even slightly.

Teacher Deng, aren't these large-scale artworks usually displayed in museums? How come they're appearing at an auction?

Will anyone actually take pictures?

Attorney Deng was full of admiration, "Yes, in China, it's mainly art institutions that are buying them."

Some high-end clubs and restaurants also purchase some. For accounting purposes, you know.

In recent years, some collectors in Southeast Asia have also taken to collecting these items.

In short, although this type of collectible is not well-known to the general public, there are actually quite a few individuals and institutions seeking to purchase it.

Hearing her say that, Xiaomeng felt it was a pity again, "Such a good thing, even if it's not an antique, it shouldn't have ended up abroad. It's such a waste."

At this point, someone offered 500,000 for the white porcelain lady statue, and the bidding slowed down.

Xiaomeng took a closer look at the person holding the sign; he looked like a foreigner.

Xiaomeng wasn't very happy. She rolled her eyes, raised her sign, and immediately added 5.

Attorney Deng was a little surprised, "Xiaomeng, you actually like collecting white porcelain?"

"Well, it's mainly because this piece is quite beautiful. I think it's better for such exquisite and beautiful porcelain to stay in China. I don't want it to be bought by foreigners."

Just imagine how much effort and how many porcelain blanks a master craftsman spent to create such a piece.

It would be such a waste if it were bought by foreigners; I'd rather buy it and enjoy it myself.

Anyway, I like pretty things.

Even if it's a modern craft, its artistic value still exists.

Attorney Deng didn't expect Xiaomeng to be so emotional, but she's young, so it's normal. She encouraged her, "It's good that you can buy it."

I've seen this maidservant before; she was on display in a museum.

It is now estimated that the exhibition has ended and the exhibits have been returned to their owners.

I don't know why it's being auctioned off again.

Such large ceramic figurines of ladies are extremely rare, and only a handful are ever perfectly fired in a year.

I once helped a friend buy a reclining Guanyin statue that was about 80 centimeters tall, and the price was 680,000 yuan.

"This price isn't considered expensive right now," Attorney Deng suggested, providing a reference price.

As Xiaomeng listened to Attorney Deng's explanation, she took a moment to raise her paddle again, "So, this price of 76 is actually considered cheap?"

“Of course, this price is barely enough to break even. If you can get it, you’ll really be getting a steal,” Attorney Deng agreed.

Hearing that Attorney Deng agreed, Xiao Meng became even more enthusiastic, and she followed suit whenever someone raised a sign.

After a dozen or so rounds, no one followed anymore.

Xiao Meng successfully acquired this exquisite white porcelain maid statue for 80 yuan.

“I feel it’s still too cheap. Such a large and fine porcelain piece, only 80 yuan, and it’s even been exhibited in a museum. I’m so honored to have been able to get my hands on it.”

Attorney Deng also said that this statue was definitely a steal.

If such exquisite pieces were sent to foreign art companies and appreciated by foreign art collectors, they could easily fetch millions of US dollars.

Following this white porcelain lady statue, another large colored porcelain flower basket sculpture was placed on the auction table.

Xiaomeng went all out again, spending 96 yuan to acquire this award-winning exquisite floral basket porcelain piece in full.

Attorney Deng was starting to worry about her; did she have enough space in her house to display such a large ornament?

On second thought, Xiaomeng must have a large enough house or a spacious enough storage room to house such valuable art pieces to be able to buy such a large decorative item.

Just like the Deng family, who have their own family collection warehouse and private museum.