A Shot at a Masterpiece: Win a Picasso for Just $116Full coverage on Google News
In a high-stakes move that brings the world of elite art within reach of the general public, a rare opportunity has emerged to own an original Pablo Picasso. Through a charitable lottery initiative titled “One Picasso for 100 Euros,” participants can vie for the masterpiece “Tête de Femme” (Head of a Woman) for the price of a standard dinner.
The painting, a gouache on paper created in 1941, is estimated to be worth over $1 million. According to Olivier Widmaier Picasso, the artist’s grandson, the work was painted in the same studio where the legendary “Guernica” was born. Widmaier noted that the painting’s actual value likely exceeds the million-dollar estimate, making it an “exceptional prize.”
The lottery, organized via Opera Gallery and announced by Christie’s in Paris, has put 120,000 tickets up for grabs at 100 euros each (approximately $116 USD). If all tickets are sold, the initiative is expected to generate 12 million euros in revenue.
The stakes are high not just for the lucky winner, but for medical research. All proceeds from the draw will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation to fund urgent clinical studies across Europe. This marks the third iteration of the initiative; previous versions supported the restoration of Tyre in Lebanon in 2013 and water and hygiene programs during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The public can view the portrait at Christie’s galleries before the official drawing, which is scheduled to take place on the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
