Picasso’s daughter questions drawings
One of Pablo Picasso’s daughters has questioned the authenticity of a drawing listed for sale on Costco Wholesale Corp.’s website, and for two others already sold over the last two years as works by the Spanish cubist.
“Picador in a Bullfight,†a drawing listed at $145,999.99, was removed from Costco’s website this week after Maya Widmaier-Picasso questioned its authenticity certificates, and the certificates for the other two works.
Costco has begun probing their authenticity, said Jim Sinegal, chief executive of the nation’s largest wholesale-club.
“We’re still trying to ferret out where we’re at on this thing,†Sinegal said.
He said the company had thoroughly researched the authenticity of “Picador in a Bullfight†and the other two before they were offered for sale.
“That doesn’t mean we’re infallible,†he said, adding, “We would be terribly embarrassed if there was a flaw in our system.â€
Widmaier-Picasso, 70, told the New York Times this week that she questioned the authenticity of “Picador in a Bullfight†and its authentication certificate, which also purports to have been drawn up and signed by her. She contends the document is a forgery.
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