A signed Pablo Picasso etching, titled "Torero," which was stolen from a Wisconsin art gallery in 2018, has been recovered. The artwork was turned in to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) on August 5, 2026, by a landlord who found it while cleaning out an apartment after an eviction. An authenticator confirmed the etching was the same one reported stolen from a gallery on North Jefferson Street. Tim Dertz, the landlord, discovered the print hanging on a wall covered in dust. After consulting with an antique dealer, he contacted the police, who then reached out to the gallery owner, Bill DeLind. DeLind recognized the etching, which is one of 30 known signed copies by Picasso, and noted that it was appraised at $35,000 to $50,000 at the time of the theft. The artwork is currently in police custody while insurance matters are resolved. The investigation into the theft remains open, although the statute of limitations for property crimes in Wisconsin is generally six years.
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Stolen Picasso Etching Recovered After Nearly a Decade
A stolen Picasso etching, "Torero," has been recovered nearly eight years after it was taken from a Wisconsin gallery. The artwork was found by a landlord during an apartment clean-out and confirmed to be the stolen piece. It is currently held by police while insurance matters are addressed.
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