A Picasso painting offered for 100 euros in charity raffle : NPR
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Key Points:
- France's leading Alzheimer's research supporter is raffling Pablo Picasso's 1941 painting "Tête de femme," valued at over 1 million euros ($1.2 million), with tickets priced at 100 euros ($116) each.
- The "1 Picasso for 100 euros" campaign aims to fund Alzheimer's research, a major cause of death worldwide, with proceeds benefiting the Paris-based Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
- Picasso's grandson, Olivier Widmaier Picasso, endorsed the raffle, highlighting his grandfather's generosity and desire to help those in need, continuing his legacy through this initiative.
- Previous raffles organized by French producer Péri Cochin have raised millions for charitable causes, with past winners receiving valuable Picasso works held in local museums or the option to sell.
- The winning ticket for this raffle will be drawn on April 14 at Christie's in Paris, with a portion of proceeds also going to the Opera Gallery, supporting both art and medical research communities.
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