Picasso etching stolen from Milwaukee art gallery in 2018 found by landlord in vacant apartment
A Picasso etching, stolen from a Milwaukee art gallery in 2018, has been recovered in a surprising turn of events. The artwork, titled Torero, is one of only 30 known signed prints by Picasso. It was found by a landlord in a vacant apartment, who then contacted the authorities. The etching still had the original sticker from the art gallery on the back, confirming its authenticity. The artwork's owner, Bill DeLind, was overwhelmed with emotion upon being reunited with the piece, which was appraised at between $35,000 and $50,000 at the time of its theft.
The recovery of the etching is a remarkable story, with the artwork being found in a dusty state, hanging on a wall in the vacant apartment. The landlord, Tim Dertz, had been cleaning out the apartment when he stumbled upon the valuable print. The case remains under investigation, with the Milwaukee Police Department and FBI involved. The artwork's value may have increased due to its intriguing story, with its owner estimating it could now be worth closer to $50,000.