Art Robbers > #10

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II
Hercules
Alright Wu Tang, today we're going to steal a magnificent artwork.
Wu Tang
What kind of artwork are we targeting this time, Hercules?
Hercules
We're going after the 'Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II' by Gustav Klimt.
Wu Tang
Tell me more about this artwork.
Hercules
It's a painting from 1912 that portrays Adele Bloch-Bauer, a Vienna socialite who was a patron and close friend of Klimt.
Wu Tang
What's so special about it?
Hercules
Well, it's not just any portrait. Adele Bloch-Bauer was the only person whose portrait Klimt painted twice. She's also in the more famous 'Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I'. Both paintings were stolen by the Nazis during World War II and went through a long legal battle before being returned to Adele's niece.
Wu Tang
Why did the Nazis steal it?
Hercules
They stole it because Adele's portraits were considered valuable and significant. They were hung in the family home before being seized.
Hercules
In fact, 'Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II' was sold at an auction for almost $88 million, and the buyer was Oprah Winfrey!
Wu Tang
Wow, that's a lot of money for a painting!
Hercules
Yes, it's one of the most expensive artworks ever sold at auction.
As Hercules continues to talk about his love and admiration for the artwork, Bob sniffs out their plan and approaches them.
Wu Tang
Hurry, Hercules! We need to go!
Hercules
Wait! I haven't finished telling you about my desire to possess such remarkable works of art.
Wu Tang
I can't wait anymore. Let's go now before we get caught.
Hercules
You're right, let's make our escape! I won't rest until I have those masterpieces in my possession!
Hercules and Wu Tang run away, leaving Bob behind.
Bob
Not so fast, Hercules! I've caught you again!
Hercules continues to scream about his desire to obtain the artworks as the scene comes to an end.
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II