Young Man As Bacchus By Jan Franse Verzijl

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“60 million euros! Going once, going twice, sold!” Mr.König yield.
“Mr. Kreal is now the owner of Young Man As Bacchus by Jan Franse Verzijl!” Mr.Kreal stood up as he shook hands with Mr. König, the German government representative.
“I would like to say something before I go home with this beautiful piece of art,” Mr. Kreal declared to Mr. Konig. Before turning to the audience, Mr.Kreal nodded at his bodyguards and they immediately began carefully wrapping the expensive painting with foam sheet..
“I would like to thank every one,” Mr.Kreal kept his eyes on Mr.Steerforth as he spoke, “For their financial support and their help in convincing me that this amazing piece of art is worth spending the money I earned with hard work.”
Mr.Steerforth whispered to his bodyguards as he grinded his teeth with anger “Go and call Mr.solomon, I think it's time to fix this once and for all. If he ask, tell him is Steerforth.
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I would hate to have you miss it.”
“Don’t worry Kreal, I will clear my calendar so I can go,” Mr.steerforth sneered, “but would you please let me bring my friend. He loves Jewish art and he would hate to miss the chance to see

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