Unknown perpetrator or group of perpetrators stole the work of Pablo Picasso value of 85 thousand dollars from the stand Amsterdam gallery Leslie Smith at the contemporary art fair Art Miami, which took place from 2 to 7 December. Was stolen silver plate "Visage aux Mains (Face with hands)" (1956) with a diameter of about 40 cm, which is part of a series of 20 plates. Robbery allegedly occurred after 22:30 PM on Thursday, December 3. The police are investigating it as a theft on a large razmera@

gallery Owner David Smith (David Smith) discovered the loss when he arrived at the fair the next morning. Earlier during such events he has never gone to the same due to the police investigation, he had to roll the stand in a very busy outro@

unfortunately, the video of the robbery there, just as there are no witnesses. The stands are protected 24 hours a day, and at an inopportune time for the fair complex cleaners or administration must be on the approved list. Protection Art Miami did the same firm that caters to Art Basel Miami Beach.

the Director of the Art fair Miami Nick Kornilov (Nick Korniloff) promised a reward in the amount of 5 000 dollars for the return of Picasso's work. This may seem a small amount for such important work, however, as explained by the Director, the criminals seem to have no understanding of art. Otherwise, their purpose, most likely, would be hanging next Picasso ceramics, which is much more expensive. So these thieves are more like hunters precious metals. In this case, if they're just going to melt the silver plate, they will go for it no more than 400 dollars. And in this light 5 000 dollars should look good for them Alternativas@

the Material was prepared by Maria Onuchin, AI

Sources: artnet.com, miamiherald.com, artinvestment.ru