Stolen Picasso Etching Rediscovered in Milwaukee Apartment

A Picasso print that was stolen in 2018 from a Milwaukee art gallery has been recovered. Bill DeLind, owner of the gallery, thought the print was lost permanently. However, he received a call from the police last week informing him that a local landlord had discovered the artwork while cleaning out a vacant apartment.

The print in question is the Torero, one of only 30 known editions signed by Pablo Picasso. DeLind was able to identify the piece immediately upon being shown it by law enforcement officials. This identification confirmed that it was indeed the same work that had been reported missing several years prior.

The landlord, while performing routine maintenance, found the print and contacted the authorities. They recognized the significance of the artwork and proceeded with the identification process involving DeLind.

Since the theft in 2018, the case had been an ongoing concern for DeLind, and the recovery of the Torero print marks a significant development in this investigation.

Details regarding the condition of the print or any potential legal implications surrounding the recovery were not provided in the initial reports. Further updates from the police or DeLind may clarify these aspects.