U.S. officials block sale of Picasso work valued at $11.5 million A 1909 painting by Pablo Picasso that has been valued at $11.5 million has been blocked from sale by U.S. officials acting on a request from the Italian government, which claims that the artwork was obtained with money from illegal activities.
June 26, 2013 - Los Angeles Times
$11.5M Picasso seized by US authorities for Italy A 1909 Pablo Picasso painting titled "Compotier et tasse," or "Fruit bowl and cup," with an estimated worth of $11.5 million will be held by U.S. authorities for the Italian government ...
June 25, 2013 - Associated Press via Yahoo! News
$11.5M Picasso seized by U.S. authorities for Italy A'09 Pablo Picasso painting with an estimated worth of $11.5 million will be held by U.S. authorities for the Italian government pending the outcome of criminal proceedings against its owner in Italy.
June 25, 2013 - Detroit News