The Longest Ride Page #7

on how he wants to proceed today.

So, let me start by reading you

a letter he wrote...

specifically for the occasion.

"My name is Ira Levinson.

"I'm an ordinary man who fell in love

with an extraordinary woman.

"Around this room you will see some

beautiful and priceless works of art.

"Ruth had an incredible eye for talent...

"while I only had eyes for her.

"For me...

"the great joy of collecting

wasn't in the art itself..."

but in the person I collected it with.

My beloved Ruth.

The happiness these paintings

brought her was immeasurable.

And sharing that happiness...

was the great privilege of my life.

We celebrated, we achieved.

We endured, we compromised.

And above all...

we loved.

The true work of art...

was the longest ride Ruth and I shared.

This thing called life.

There's not a painting here

I wouldn't trade in a heartbeat...

to hear her voice.

Or see her smile.

Just one more time.

Signed, Ira Levinson.

Thank you all for coming.

Thank you, Mr. Sanders.

First up, a painting located on page 34

of your catalogues...

titled Portrait of Ruth.

Composed by American Daniel McDonald,

born 1954, died 2001.

The work is circa 1963.

We'll start the bidding

at $1,000 for Portrait of Ruth.

Do I hear $1,000?

Who has $1,000 for me?

How about $800?

Who can give me $800?

Just $800, folks.

$600.

Do I hear $600?

Who has $600 for Portrait of Ruth,

the first work of the evening?

$600.

I have $600.

I have $600, here.

Going once.

I have $600. Going twice.

Fair warning.

Sold to the young man right there

for $600.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we're going to take a short pause.

We can take this time

to look at the next item...

which will be a Jackson Pollock.

That's located on page 124.

There we go.

What are you doing here?

Ira invited me.

I'm done bull riding, Sophia.

I'm done.

Look, I drew Rango this afternoon.

I thought if I could just ride

that son of a b*tch...

if I could just make the eight...

I'd have everything I ever wanted.

Well, I did. I rode him.

So, you're the best.

No. Not even close.

You see, the whole time

I was thinking about you.

I realized that what I want

is standing right in front of me.

What made you buy that painting?

Ira.

Excuse me, sir.

We need you in the other room.

- Sir?

- Not now.

- Sir?

- Not now.

Mr. Sanders needs you.

Quiet! Quiet, please!

What is your name, son?

Luke Collins.

And did you just close your purchase

of Portrait of Ruth?

Yes.

Mr. Collins, I have a stipulation...

in Ira Levinson's will

I need to read to you.

"Portrait of Ruth may not be the most

valuable painting in my collection...

"but it was the most precious to me...

"because it reminded me daily

of my beloved Ruth.

"And so, the terms of my will are simple.

"Whoever purchases the portrait...

"will receive the collection

in its entirety."

Ladies and gentlemen,

this auction is over.

What?

This is worth millions.

Millions of dollars.

How much do you want for the Warhols?

What are your plans

for the Jackson Pollocks?

I have a client who wants to buy

both of the Picassos.

I'll write you a check.

Sorry.

I'm gonna guess that

your head is spinning right about now.

Yeah. That's a good guess.

When your feet hit the ground, call me.

You are now a very wealthy man.

Hey.

Hi.

How was the museum?

Great.

How was the ranch?

Great.

"Dearest Ruth..."

When a North Carolina boy

meets a beautiful girl from far away...

he should do everything he can

to win her over.

And if he does...

his life will be

a portrait of happiness.

- What?

- Come on!

Where are you going?

Come on!

What took you so long?

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