Stop Scrolling! You Won’t Believe How This Tiny Masterpiece Disappeared.
MADRID TO GRANADA ART HEIST?
In a plot twist straight out of a movie, a minute yet mega-valuable Pablo Picasso artwork has vanished into thin air, leaving Spanish police and the art world completely baffled!
The missing piece? A stunning 1919 gouache and pencil work titled ‘Naturaleza muerta con guitarra’ (Still Life with Guitar).
- VALUE: A staggering €600,000 ($640,000)!
- SIZE: Super tiny! Just $12.7 \text{cm} \times 9.8 \text{cm}$ (about the size of your smartphone).
The Timeline of TENSION
The painting, loaned by a private collector in Madrid, was supposed to be the star of an exhibition organized by the CajaGranada Foundation. But here’s where the story gets messy:
- Friday, October 3: A consignment of valuable artworks arrives by van in Granada.
- The Glitch: During the chaotic unloading, some packages weren’t numbered correctly.
- Monday Morning: The works, under video surveillance, are finally unpacked by foundation staff.
- Mid-Morning MONDAY: The curator and exhibitions head notice: THE PICASSO IS GONE!
The foundation immediately reported the shocking disappearance to the police.
Where Did It Go? The Biggest Clues & Theories
Spanish media is buzzing with theories, and police are investigating a critical window of vulnerability:
- Overnight Stop: The transport van, carrying the priceless cargo, may have stopped overnight near Granada.
- The Guard Theory: Two people were reportedly aboard, possibly taking turns guarding the van… but was it enough?
- The Unnumbered Box: Did the lack of proper labeling create the perfect opportunity for a swap or an unnoticed removal?
Why Picasso? The High-Stakes Target
Picasso’s genius comes with a hefty price tag, making his works a constant target for thieves:
Did You Know? In 2007, two Picasso paintings worth about $54 MILLION were stolen from his granddaughter’s home. It happens all the time!
We need YOUR help! Have you seen or heard anything about this ‘Still Life with Guitar’?
