Stolen Picassos Worth Only a Fraction of Their Value If Sold On Black Market

Western MailMarch 01, 2007

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Two Pablo Picasso paintings taken by thieves from the Paris home of the artist's granddaughter could have been stolen to order, an expert said yesterday. The two pictures by the iconic Spanish artist - Maya and the Doll and Portrait of Jacqueline - have a combined value of pounds 33.6m.

But Charles Dupplin, art expert at specialist insurer Hiscox, said it would be impossible for thieves to sell the paintings openly.

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Stolen Picassos Worth Only a Fraction of Their Value If Sold On Black Market

'This is a bold move by art thieves. It will be impossible to sell these icon...

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