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A Frenchman wins a Picasso in a lottery

Un Français gagne un Picasso à la loterie

A Parisian resident has won a painting by Pablo Picasso valued at €1 million through a charity raffle. The winner acquired the masterpiece after purchasing a single lottery ticket for just €100.

This unusual method of distribution highlights a growing trend of using high-value blue-chip art for large-scale philanthropic fundraising. By democratizing access to ownership of a world-renowned artist's work, the event bridges the gap between the elite art market and the general public.