The Picasso's drawings found in the Bank in Washington

[Eriksson]

The Department of revenue Washington state found in one of the Bank of cells Notepad in a brown cover with sketches made by the artist Pablo Picasso. An unexpected find for auction, writes The New York Times.

The Notepad contains about 30 thumbnails of naked women, done in watercolor, charcoal and pencil. Under several sketches is signed "Picasso", and one of them contains the inscription: "Paris. March 12, 1912. Picasso".

According to the newspaper, the drawings were discovered in 2009, after being unclaimed for a long time banking cell came into the possession of the Department. However, the notebook, sketches, by law, could be put up for auction after five years. During this time, as noted, could be the owner of unique paintings.

"You can imagine how a hundred years ago Pablo Picasso did these sketches. This Notepad is a rarity, it's a personal thing. Probably, these drawings he tried to improve his skills as an artist" - quoted portal King5.com the auction house representative Murphy.

Notepad will be auctioned on November 19 and 20. The initial price of the lot not specified



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