The nine paintings and two ceramic pieces had been displayed inside the Picasso restaurant at the Bellagio until owner
“I’ve been so used to seeing them in the restaurant, it really changes the dynamic of the work to see them here inside the gallery,”
“It’s interesting and fun to see them in this setting. It’s been incredible that the Bellagio has had them on display for over 20 years to be viewed by the public,” she said.
The free show, called “Picasso: Masterworks from the
Two of the paintings are estimated by Sotheby's to be worth as much as
One, a colorful oil and enamel on canvas titled “Homme et enfant,” was created in 1969.
The other, “Femme au beret rouge-orange,” may be the crown jewel of the collection. It depicts Picasso’s lover and frequent muse,
It was acquired by casino mogul
Sotheby’s auctions typically take place in locales such as
“As one of the most famous, beloved and accomplished artists of all time, we couldn’t imagine anyone better than Picasso to inaugurate this unique art and culture experience,”
Over the course of more than 70 years as a working artist, Picasso is said to have created more than 13,000 paintings.
Tiberti said she believes he’ll forever be important.
“He made a lot of breakthroughs,” she said. “He pioneered a lot of ways and did a lot of work. Much like Monet and van Gogh, a lot of Picasso’s imagery is used over and over again, though the general public might not even know it.”
“We are committed to creating an even more inclusive collection that maintains the breadth of our existing portfolio while giving a greater voice to artists from underrepresented communities,” said
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