Character Relationship Map: Auction

Characters

• André (played by Alex Lutz) — protagonist

  André is an auctioneer at the prestigious Scottie's auction house. After recognizing a stolen Egon Schiele painting found by Martin, he contacts the former owner's heirs and organizes its successful s...

• Aurore (played by Louise Chevillotte) — supporting

  Aurore is an intern at Scottie's who assists André during the sale of the recovered painting. Her practical support contributes to the auction's success, and she later remains connected to André when...

• Maitre Rouchebourg (played by Adrien de Van) — minor
• Samson Körner (played by Peter Bonke) — minor

  Samson Körner expresses interest in buying the disputed painting for eight million euros. His proposed purchase becomes part of the negotiations over a work whose Nazi-era history has been uncovered a...

• Bob Wahlberg (played by Doug Rand) — minor

  Bob Wahlberg is connected to the painting's history: after the Wahlberg descendants were murdered at Auschwitz, he began a new life in America and died decades ago. André contacts him in the account o...

• Aurore's Father (played by Alain Chamfort) — supporting

  Aurore's father has a personal conversation with her about their strained relationship and the compromises that shape life. Their exchange contributes to Aurore's uncertainty about her future in the a...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Aurore's Father → Aurore (father)
• André → Aurore (Professional Auction House Colleagues) — Aurore supports André's work on the painting's sale while learning how the auction house operates.

  The plot describes Aurore learning the auction trade from a senior colleague and helping handle the painting; her character profile says she assists A...

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Samson Körner → Bob Wahlberg (Unknown Interested Buyer) — Samson's stated interest places him among the prospective buyers connected to the painting dispute; the plot does not specify a direct interaction between him and Bob.

  Samson Körner expresses interest in buying the painting for eight million euros, while Bob Wahlberg is contacted about the proposed deal.

• André → Maitre Rouchebourg (Conflict Accuser) — André challenges Rouchebourg's role in the proposed deal by warning Bob about the alleged commission and misleading valuation.

  André tells Bob that Maitre Rouchebourg allegedly tried to secure a commission while helping create the impression that the painting was worth less th...

• André → Bob Wahlberg (Alliance Adviser) — André tries to help Bob reconsider whom to trust in the painting deal.

  André contacts Bob Wahlberg, apologizes for speaking harshly, warns him that he has been misled, and offers to explain what he has learned.

Story Analysis

A painting's disputed history forces an auction house into a conflict over restitution, value, trust, and the people shaped by appearances.

Plot Progression

1. Learning Behind the Auction — Aurore observes the auction trade while helping with a painting owned by a blind woman. The seller's wishes and Aurore's conversation with her father deepen her uncertainty about people and appearance...
2. A History Comes to Light — Investigation connects the painting to Famille Wahlberg and reveals that it was taken during the Nazi era. The account of the family's fate gives the ownership dispute grave historical stakes.
3. Ownership Under Dispute — The current owner wants the work returned to the rightful owners' heirs, while lawyers argue over whether it can legally be reclaimed. The auction house arranges a sale and promotion amid staff fricti...
4. An Offer and an Unfinished Warning — Samson Körner expresses interest in buying the painting for eight million euros. André then warns Bob about alleged misconduct in the proposed deal, but the transcript ends before the ownership and ne...