[264]Secret Gallery 2
“Oh, when you contact Sunyang Gallery, you can also buy a few works from other places so as not to give the impression that you are only purchasing their work. “You don’t have to worry about the cost.”
“Can you excuse me for a moment?”
Bet Potter hurriedly took Rachel’s hand and went out. The two men reappeared after talking for about ten minutes.
“I’m sorry, Howard. “I was a little rude.”
“no. it’s okay. “Because I said something that would embarrass anyone.”
“Let me ask you just one question. If I cannot purchase Sunyang Gallery’s work, will my support of Wentworth Art Gallery be in vain?”
“I guess you already told me? I am ignorant of art. “It will be like nothing that has ever happened.”
Bet Potter bit her lip.
It is clear that there are some uncomfortable conditions for getting bitten.
“finally… “This will be a personal question, is that okay?”
“Tell me. “If it’s a question that’s difficult to answer, I won’t comment.”
“I heard that Howard is from the family that owns Sunyang Group. Sunyang Gallery is also a foundation run by the group. “But why make things so complicated?”
“No comment as it is a complicated family matter. “Hehe.”
She saw my smile and shrugged.
“okay. “Let’s give it a try.”
“It’s not enough.”
“yes?”
“Want to give it a try? So, if you approach Sunyang Gallery with your heart, you won’t even get a decent answer. The door to Sunyang Gallery will be unlocked only if we approach it with a perfect plan without leaving a single hole. “Anything that sits behind the name Sunyang is a monster.”
I raised my finger and pointed at myself.
“Look at me, do I look like a guy with common sense?”
* * *
“What did you two talk about outside?”
“He asked me what your identity was.”
“So what did you say?”
“I told you not to question anything and to do whatever you want. “Then I let you know that your life will change.”
“Do you think I’ll follow Rachel?”
“maybe… . No, almost.”
“Why are you so sure?”
“Bette Porter, you have the skills and ambition on that floor. Just haven’t had any luck yet. “Art is a bit conservative, but she has a bit of a radical tendency.”
“It’s like I’m covering up that unusual tendency with money.”
“I’m not really worried about it anyway. “No matter how successful the gallery is, you will still make pocket money worth of profits, right?”
“My pocket money is not much. “I don’t have time to spend money.”
What Rachel said was true. Bet Potter wasted no time in formulating a thorough plan for her own ambitions and immediately put it into action.
The first was a rumor.
The Wentworth Art Gallery had a huge number of supporters, and it was rumored that it was not a dream to grow to be one of the top three private galleries, although it was far behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
As if to support the rumor, galleries not only in the United States but also around the world received emails from Wentworth Art Gallery.
A list of works you would like to purchase from each gallery’s collection is also included.
You can’t do something like this for fun. If you just take a peek and check the price, it is common knowledge that not only Wentworth Art Gallery but also Bet Porter are buried in this industry.
Of course, Soonyang Gallery also received the same email.
* * *
The management of Sunyang Gallery did not worry too much about the email. This is because the authenticity was investigated and confirmed by Sunyang Group’s New York corporation.
“You can think of this as meaning something new.”
“That’s right. “To the extent that rumors have already spread all over New York, it is safe to say that it is a formal proposal.”
“But will the chairman sell the painting? “No one can stop your greed for art, right?”
“But I still have to report it. Didn’t you always say this out of habit? Be sure to report any offer to buy a painting. Only then can you know the actual current value of the work.”
“Then let’s look at it and post it. Director Elizabeth Porter is said to have a good reputation in New York. “It wouldn’t be a bad idea to take this opportunity to establish a relationship with our gallery.”
They uploaded the New York corporation’s research data and emails to the foundation’s chairman, Mrs. Pil-ok Lee.
Mrs. Pil-ok Lee opened her mouth after carefully examining the report posted by the gallery operations manager.
“Are you sure? You want to buy our painting? Do you have the ability to live?”
“It seems so. “This is a fact confirmed by the New York corporation.”
“okay? Okay, go out.”
“yes. Chairman.”
As soon as the head of the operations headquarters bowed and left, Mrs. Lee Pil-ok pressed the intercom.
“Ask Secretary Song to come in.”
Less than a minute later, a man who appeared to be in his forties came in and bowed.
“Did you find it?”
“Take a look at this.”
She held out the report.
Secretary Song carefully checked the email and then raised his head.
“how is it? “Isn’t it okay?”
“Chairman. Among this list, there are also ones that have already been secretly sold… .”
Secretary Song calmed his voice.
“know. So let’s take another inventory with what we have. “Choose something valuable.”
“yes.”
Secretary Song tried to leave, but Mrs. Pil-ok Lee’s instructions did not end.
“I should go to New York, right? Meet the porter or trucker who sent the email there in person. “Let’s check whether you accept our conditions or not.”
“yes. Chairman.”
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When Secretary Song left, her face lit up. Just when I needed to pour in generously, the right water source appeared, so I wanted to make the most of this opportunity.
* * *
“I was waiting. Mr. Song. How was your flight?”
“It was good. Thank you for your hospitality.”
Bette Porter did not expect such a quick response from Soonyang Gallery.
I could only guess that the reason for the quick reply to the email, and the rush to the point of wanting to meet in person and discuss it, was because of the complicated circumstances, as Jin Do-jun said.
“You seem to be quite aggressive in purchasing art. Is this the gallery’s policy?”
“Rather than a policy, it would be more accurate to say that it is being reborn. “A full-fledged sponsor showed up.”
Secretary Song’s eyes sparkled at her explanation.
“Could you please tell me who the sponsor is?”
As soon as she first saw Bette Porter, the corners of her eyes went up because of this man who spoke as if he were interrogating her.
“Unfortunately I can’t tell you that. That’s strange. “It is our gallery that buys the paintings, not the sponsors.”
“Oh, excuse me. In fact, this is because our Sunyang Gallery only sold works to individuals.”
“Isn’t it a well-known fact that the main customers of galleries are individuals? Are you thinking of doing business with a sponsor through us?”
“It’s rude, but it is. Is it possible?”
Bet Porter was difficult to understand. In any case, the money for purchasing paintings comes from sponsors. Even if you deal directly with the sponsor, isn’t the result the same if the sponsor donates the painting to the gallery?
This man who flew all the way from Korea is just saying meaningless things.
The only difference between a gallery and a private transaction is whether the painting is hung in a public or private space.
Bet Porter finally realized what this man wanted to do.
“if… “The painting cannot be released to the public, and you want to keep the transaction secret?”
Secretary Song’s expression brightened.
“Exactly. That’s the deal we want.”
“It is also a common condition in transactions between individuals.”
Many works of art disappear in this way.
So, that also means that even if our gallery purchases it, there will be no problem as long as the conditions are met, right?”
“Yes, but can the gallery not open it to the public?”
“It will have to be discussed at the board meeting, but it is not impossible. The works owned by Sunyang Gallery are masterpieces. If you think about preservation, it might be possible… .”
When she responded positively, Secretary Song took the conversation a little further.
“Would you like to take a look at this?”
He took out a thick folder from his bag.
“Some of the pieces you requested are something we cannot sell. This is a list of works available for sale. Please review.”
When Bet Porter received the list, Secretary Song bowed slightly.
“Then please contact me as soon as you reach a conclusion. “How long will it take?”
“I’ll let you know by the day after tomorrow at the latest. Would it be okay?”
“of course. then.”
As Secretary Song left, Bet Porter let out a short sigh.
I was really curious about what was going on at a Korean company famous for its mobile phones.
* * *
“As expected, those are the conditions.”
The transaction terms informed by Bet Porter proved that Managing Director Byungjun Woo’s report was true.
How many works are stored in Sunyang Gallery’s storage? I think I can guarantee that these are all works worth hundreds of millions of won that take a short time during special exhibitions.
“Let’s take a look at the list we got from there.”
I compared it with the list of works from Sunyang Gallery that Director Byeong-Jun Woo had researched, organized the missing items separately, and handed them to Bet Porter.
“I don’t think Sunyang Gallery will sell that, so how much is it worth?”
As she looked over the list, snapping her fingers, she couldn’t keep her mouth shut. When her fingers stopped moving she shook her head.
“No one can predict the winning bid for these works if they were to be auctioned at Christie’s now. “If the auction were held all at once on one day, the competitive spirit of the world’s richest people would ignite and run through the roof.”
“I didn’t ask for the exact price. “Please give me a rough estimate.”
She thought again and finally a number came out of her mouth.
“At least $2 billion.”
A lot of it must have already been sold a long time ago, so even if we only buy half of it, the grandmother would have buried more than 1 trillion won in stocks. Now I have to expose all of my grandmother’s hidden assets.
“Then how much would it cost to purchase all the works brought from Sunyang Gallery?”
She looked at me strangely, not even blinking at the mention of $2 billion, and was surprised once again.
“entire?”
“yes. Of course, they will offer a price, but you can’t just accept it unconditionally, right? So, we need to think about the most optimal amount that will not break the deal.”
“600 million dollars.”
I answer without hesitation, probably because I’ve already done the calculation.
“Let’s buy everything.”
I didn’t hesitate either.
Bette Porter looked surprised and happy, but I immediately put the brakes on.
“Wait a minute, Beth. This is not a donation. The buyer of the painting will either be Miracle or me. It is simply leased to Wentworth Art Gallery free of charge. “This has to be done correctly.”
Disappointment flashed across her face, but she nodded as this was also a common way to donate.
But soon he frowned.
“this… “What’s the point of all this when our gallery receives the works but can’t exhibit them?”
Her sad feelings were conveyed.
Aren’t you the type of person who thinks that wrapping up a masterpiece and storing it deep underground is an insult to the work?
I smiled quietly at her and said.
“It’s one year at most. “After a year, we will make sure that the works can be revealed to the world.”
“really?”
“of course. But before that, we have to close the deal, right?”
“If you agree to those conditions, the deal is no different from a done deal.”
“Is this your first time doing business? . “I’ve heard the conditions on that side, so now I have to present these conditions as well.”
Her confused feelings were clearly revealed in my smiling face.
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