Tian's collection of a hundred tiger painting. Photo: web

Recently, a man surnamed Tian in Beijing had doubts about his collection of a hundred tiger painting that he had owned for more than 20 years. After being appraised by experts, it was determined that this 20-meter-long painting was not of tigers, but of cats. 

The experts stated that both the calligraphy and painting style of the artwork appeared immature, clearly indicating that it was not an authentic piece. It is reported that Tian has been obsessed with collecting antique calligraphy and paintings and has purchased nearly a hundred items worth over 300,000 yuan ($41,059) in the past 20 years. This tiger painting was his favorite collection, and he never expected it to be fake. 

Netizens found the appraisal result amusing. "The probability of something like this happening may be higher than the value of the collection itself. I hope this collector can learn from this experience, acquire more relevant knowledge, and be more cautious in the future," one netizen commented. Other netizens expressed that it is a result of the uneven management level in the cultural relics market, and having professional appraisal centers available for consumers to verify authenticity could potentially prevent many losses.