A Picasso Stolen 65 Years Ago Has Resurfaced. The Guggenheim Wants It Back

A Picasso Stolen 65 Years Ago Has Resurfaced. The Guggenheim Wants It Back

The Guggenheim is suing to recover a Picasso stolen while on loan to the University of Pittsburgh in 1961 that resurfaced decades later at Christie’s.

Guggenheim Sues to Reclaim Picasso Stolen in 1961

A long-missing Picasso has resurfaced, not in a dusty attic, but in a legal fight. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation has sued a Massachusetts couple in New York State court to reclaim "Femme dans un fauteuil," a 1918 Picasso that vanished in 1961 while on loan to the University of...

A Picasso Vanished in 1961. The Guggenheim Now Wants It Back

The Picasso had disappeared without a trace.On the morning of February 6, 1961, a graduate student and dormitory aide at the University of Pittsburgh reported Picasso's painting "Femme dans un fauteuil" (1918) missing from the Students Union building. The 13.5-by-10.5-inch oil had been on loan from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation for an exhibition in the fall semester, and was due to be returned to the museum later that month. The school re…

Tracing Hemingway, Picasso & Chanel Across France & Spain

In a captivating journey through the cultural landscapes of France and Spain, our correspondent retraced the footsteps of three iconic figures-Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, and Coco Chanel. From the sun-drenched streets of Paris to the vibrant quarters of Barcelona, this immersive exploration uncovers how these legendary artists shaped, and were shaped by, the rich histories and artistic milieus of their time. In this Vogue feature, discover …