Pablo Picasso's Painting Authentication

By Jack Brummet, Visual Arts Ed.

I heard a good story about Pablo Picasso on the radio today.  When an unsigned painting appeared, and resembled his style, Picasso was asked to authenticate and sign it. If he liked the painting, he would sign , whether it was his or not.  I'm pretty sure there was a  payment involved.  I know he often left a quick drawing to cover a bar or restaurant tab.  Some of those drawings are now worth more than the restaurant itself.

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