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271 Picasso works hidden in a trunk, dated 1900-1935 that include lithographs, portraits, water colours and sketches worth almost 80 million and 9 Cubist collages worth 40 million Euros have been brought forward.
Inexplicably a retired electrician who worked for Picasso and his wife had secretly collected and hidden the loot in a trunk in their home garage on the Riviera and recently came forward. A suit has been filed on behalf of the master's heirs for illegal receipt of work. The couple claim the works were gifts and they wished to settle the issue rather than leave it for their children to face - "we are not thieves" - Picasso was known for his generosity. The couple's home has been raided by police and their trove seized.
Art lovers say this is akin to opening a time capsule like the recent publication of Mark Twain's 100 year old biography. It is unprecedented to see 271 Picassos that were never inventoried.
The NY Met claims Picasso made 20,000 works during his career and 100s are missing but these are different because they were unknown.
The electrician, Pierre Le Guennec worked at three Picasso properties in the South of France - a villa in Cannes, a chateau in Vauvenarges and a farmhouse in Mougins where Picasso died in 1973.
Guennec's wife, Danielle insisted her husband was well regarded by the master and his son has betrayed them by taking them to court.
There's a family tale hidden in here between the Le Guennecs, Picasso and his son.
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