Lift

- - Buongiorno.

Buongiorno.

- Excuse me. Catalog, please. -

Signore, welcome to Venice.

- Thank you. - Prego.

It feels good to be back.

How we doing, team?

The champagne's on ice, so let's wrap this up.

Ah, no, grazie.

Oh, you must. You know, they're quite exquisite.

No, thank you.

- How does it feel in the hall? - Nineteen million!

- Rich. - My favorite feeling.

Nineteen million in London.

Going once.

Going twice.

- - Sold!

Thank you. Thank you.

Please, let's now turn our attention to the next item.

Item number 235 is a painting by Kehinde Wiley

titled The Prelude.

Do I have seven million?

In position, London?

Checking in from the Thames.

Just taking position near the drop site now.

Are you part of Uber Boats now?

Stay focused, mate.

Going once.

All right, then. Let's show them what true artistry looks like.

Sold for 11 million to Mr. Mollsen in Venice.

Ah great. Tech boy's got a new toy.

The Kehinde Wiley sets another record

joining the Hirst and the Franz Marc.

Ross!

Police. Cultural Heritage Unit.

Stefano, are you there?

Yes, we're here.

Local police are in position.

If Cyrus tries to swipe anything, he's in for a surprise.

Ladies and gentlemen, it's my pleasure to introduce you to N8.

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As you know, the digital artist

has remained anonymous throughout his career.

But today he's here to auction off a single-edition NFT…

There he is, among the bidders.

He's not even wearing a mask.

He's like, "Here I am."

What's it gonna be, Cyrus?

The Wiley's too hard to transport, the Warhols are a little tired.

At least we know he won't lift the NFT.

Nothing to lift.

And now, it's my honor to present Self Importrait by N8.

Comprised of 482 cameras,

this mask will create the NFT.

Inspired by Vincent van Gogh,

the digital art piece will be generated from a live 30-second feed.

Once complete, the NFT will have captured the moment of its sale,

which will include the buyer.

Do we have an opening bid?

Twelve million.

- What? -

Quick. Look up paddle 1305.

Uh, registered to John Bratby.

Shit. He knows we're here.

How'd you know?

John Bratby, British, mid-century, painted scenes of domestic life.

- And that gives us away, uh, how? -

I'm living in his old studio.

Twelve million.

Twelve million is the standing bid.

Thirteen million in London.

- Fifteen. We have 15 here in Venice. -

- 16.5. - 16.5.

Seventeen million.

Seventeen and a half.

Welcome to the bidding, Mr. Sage.

- Eighteen million! -

Nineteen.

Twenty million.

Twenty million dollars in Venice.

Going once.

Going twice.

Ready?

Ready.

Sold.

- Lift. -

- -

He's making a move. We need to go in. Go!

Go, go!

Stefano, let's go!

Leave immediately by the nearest exit.

- - Thank you, Stewart.

N8, I'm so sorry for the confusion, sir. I can escort you out.

Hold on. I just spent $20 million. I want my NFT.

Perhaps we can make the transfer at our offices.

Or how about my yacht?

Yeah, okay.

Follow me.

Interpol. Cultural Heritage Unit.

Your auction is being robbed.

- What? - You need to lock everything down. Now!

Gotcha.

Where's the yacht?

This is the boat that takes us to the yacht.

Ross, what if Cyrus is making a play for the NFT?

I thought he bought it?

For 20 million? No way he has that. It's a con.

But the only way to steal an NFT--

Is to steal the access code, and the only way to do that… is to steal the artist.

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Stefano, I need a boat at the pier.

Yes, right away.

Just keep them in sight.

Time to play.

Stop!

Looks like we've got a tail.

- What? - Fans of yours?

Let's go!

Are you sure this is safe?

Go faster!

No! No! No! No! No! Right! Right!

Go! Go! Go!

Nicely done, team.

Put out a yellow notice for N8.

Thank you.

Oh, nice.

You can take your mask off.

You can trust us.

Come on. Let's get you paid.

Nice doing business with you, N8.

Twenty mil?

- Congratulations! - Congrats!

- - All right, my man!

Let's make a toast!

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Yeah!

Did you extract N8's footage?

It was on a loop, so all we have is the last 30 seconds.

Here's one angle.

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Stop. Go back a few seconds.

The other bidder, make him larger.

The cane. Go back.

Now play it forward.

Stop. Go back.

Again.

That limp is an act.

Find me bidder 1099.