ART || A signed Picasso for $135? Seriously!

December 05, 2013



This is really exciting and novel.  I couldn't believe it when I read the article but Picasso's grandson, Olivier Picasso, is promoting a raffle of one of his grandfather's cubist gouache's valued at around $1 million to raise money for charity. And anyone can buy a ticket (they are only selling 50,000) for $135.  Not a bad deal if you win right?  Tickets are still available- buy them here.  The official raffle draw will be on December 18th at Sotheby's in Paris.  I love this idea of raffling art.  The odds are way better than buying a lotto ticket. Do it.  What a great way to raise money. Here is some of the back story-

An anonymous donor bought this piece from a New York gallery and gave it to a charity to help save the ancient city of Tyre in southern Lebanon and build an institute for Phoenician studies in Beirut.  This is piece is called “L’Homme au Gibus” or “Man in the Opera Hat”.  It was painted in 1914 and is in perfect condition.  Read more about it here. With this raffle they hope to raise $5 million.

I'm partial to Picasso.  I love his work.  Plus he was born in Malaga (where my husband is from) and my little baby was baptized in the same church as he was.  Every summer we visit his museum and enjoy his works.  Fabulous!  What an exciting way to spend $135.  This may be my Christmas gift to myself. There is nothing like a gift that is not only helping a charity do its good deeds but this gift also promotes that exciting sense of anticipation and awakens that potential to dream. Ahhhh, if only..... I sure dream of having a Picasso in my home.  Buy tickets here.

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19 comments

  1. Amy Florez {Baby Mama Juice}December 5, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    What a cool thing and great cause! You should definitely do it and good luck!

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  2. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Ohhh I am crossing my fingers and toes for you! This MUST be in your home!!

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  3. AndreaDecember 5, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    What an amazing opportunity! Oh, I hope you win!!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  4. The Baby GiraffeDecember 5, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    How beautiful! I love your connection to him. That makes it all the more special. Buy a ticket girl!

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  5. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    wow... this is amazing... thanks for sharing!! xx

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  6. vivDecember 5, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Whoa. This is so great! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
    www.fashiontruffles.com

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  7. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorDecember 5, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    What a great story.You for sure need to buy a ticket. Good luck!

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  8. Gaby [The Vault Files]December 5, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    That is such a clever idea. Good luck!

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  9. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    So clever and cool! XX

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  10. jackie jadeDecember 5, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    what a neat idea. it's such a deal if you win, but if not, it's great that the money is going to charity!
    -- jackie @ jade and oak

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  11. KristenDecember 5, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    OMG can you imagine?!? What a fabulous idea.

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  12. LiveLaughDecorateDecember 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    So clever. Definitely $135 that will be well spent

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  13. Elisa of Fancy Free MeDecember 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Fun facts lady, what a cool tidbit of info for little A to share as she grows up. Not many people in the states can say they share commonalities with Picasso.

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  14. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    That is such an amazing deal, you cannot pass that up! I also love the painting, it would look great in my office.

    -Vogue&Heels
    www.vogueandheels.com

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  15. AnonymousDecember 5, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Whaaat? ANd Albertina was baptized in the same church?? Little A is so worldly! :) Very cool. xoxo

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  16. Andi of My Beautiful AdventuresDecember 5, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    WOW, that's really all I can say! Fingers crossed!!!

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  17. Linda {Calling it Home}December 5, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Could you just imagine if you won!? How amazing that would be. I agree, this is a fantastic and fun way to raise money. Good luck.

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  18. decorayadoraDecember 5, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    que?? no puedo creerlo un picasso ? es broma !!

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  19. AshleyDecember 5, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    I think this is the neatest idea. Now if I could just win it.....

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