The arrest of Maya Picasso (Maria de la Concepción Ruiz Walter de Widmaier) and other accomplices has been requested at the 4th Central Trial Court of Madrid (Spain) on April 28, 2006, Prior Proceedings 188/2003 have been reopened and extended for alleged continuing crimes of fraud (deliberately attributing false worthless works to Picasso).
A precise forensic handwriting expert report, presented at court, scientifically certifies that the works unduly attributed to Picasso from the period comprised from 1891 to 1897 are in fact by his father José Ruiz Blasco.
A precise forensic handwriting expert report, presented at court, scientifically certifies that the works unduly attributed to Picasso from the period comprised from 1891 to 1897 are in fact by his father José Ruiz Blasco.
Cases of Connivance
MAYA PICASSO
Author: Anonymous
Fraudulently attributed to Picasso, unsigned and undated
Niño Desnudo (Nude boy)
Circa 1896-1897
Oil on cartoon. 43,8 x 30,5 cm
Fraudulently attributed to Picasso, unsigned and undated
Niño Desnudo (Nude boy)
Circa 1896-1897
Oil on cartoon. 43,8 x 30,5 cm
Author: Anonymous
Fraudulently attributed to Picasso, unsigned and undated
El Gitanillo (Naked gypsy boy)
El Gitanillo (Naked gypsy boy)
Horta d'Ebre 1898
Oil on canvas 49,7 x 32 cm
Oil on canvas 49,7 x 32 cm
Author: José Ruiz Blasco
The "J" of José has been falsified to the "P" of Pablo and adding "Picasso" in a clumsy manner. Fraudulently attributed to Picasso
Jeune femme au panier
Barcelona 1898
Pencil on blue-gray paper. 26 x 20,6 cm
The "J" of José has been falsified to the "P" of Pablo and adding "Picasso" in a clumsy manner. Fraudulently attributed to Picasso
Jeune femme au panier
Barcelona 1898
Pencil on blue-gray paper. 26 x 20,6 cm
Author: José Ruiz Blasco
Signed J. Ruiz, the "J" of José has been falsified to the "P" of Pablo. Fraudulently attributed to Picasso
Portrait of Teresa Blasco
Malaga 1899
Gouache, coloured crayons, gold paint and pastel on paper. 26,5 x 35,6cm
Malaga 1899
Gouache, coloured crayons, gold paint and pastel on paper. 26,5 x 35,6cm
Author: Anonymous
Fraudulently attributed to Picasso, unsigned and undated
Dos hombres desnudos (Two naked men)
1896 - 1897
Oil on canvas. 80,6 x 63,4 cm
Fraudulently certified by Maya Widmaier-Picasso
Fraudulently attributed to Picasso, unsigned and undated
Dos hombres desnudos (Two naked men)
1896 - 1897
Oil on canvas. 80,6 x 63,4 cm
Fraudulently certified by Maya Widmaier-Picasso
Sotheby's - London. Sale Date: 20 Jun 2006. Sale Number: L06009. Lot Number: 123
"The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maya Widmaier-Picasso".
"The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maya Widmaier-Picasso".
Sotheby's - New York. Sale Date: 4 May 2006. Sale Number: N08197. Lot Number: 126
"Maya Widmaier-Picasso has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work".
"Maya Widmaier-Picasso has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work".
Fraudulently certified by Maya Widmaier-Picasso. The criminal intention is proven.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maya Widmaier-Picasso and Josep Palau i Fabre.
Author: José Ruiz Blasco
Signed J. Ruiz, the "J" of José has been falsified to the "P" of Pablo and adding "Picasso" in a clumsy manner. Fraudulently attributed to Picasso
Menu for "Els Quatre Gats"
1898-99
Pen and brush and ink, watercolor and pencil on paper. 49,4 x 47,3 cm
1898-99
Pen and brush and ink, watercolor and pencil on paper. 49,4 x 47,3 cm
Sotheby's - New York. Auction Date: 8 Nov 2006. Sale Number: N08241. Lot Number: 354
"The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maya Widmaier-Picasso".
"The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maya Widmaier-Picasso".
