Spanish police recovered a lost Picasso painting that was 100 years old; you'll be surprised to know its price.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Spanish police have claimed to have recovered a Pablo Picasso painting that went missing during an exhibition while being transported from Madrid to the southern city of Granada in early October.

Titled "Still Life with Guitar," the painting was created in gouache and pencil in 1919. Estimated at approximately 600,000 euros ($700,000), it was to be shown as part of a new exhibition at the Cajagranada Foundation.

How did the painting disappear?

When the truck's contents were opened on October 6th, the curator discovered that Picasso's artwork was missing. The Cajagranada Foundation said in a statement that all items delivered by the truck had been under video surveillance since its arrival three days earlier. A missing painting was subsequently reported to the police. Police have now claimed to have recovered it but have not disclosed its whereabouts.

What did the police say?

"Initial investigations indicate that the painting was probably not loaded onto the transport truck," a National Police statement said. Police released photos of their scientific experts examining the package containing the recovered fragments. The foundation expressed hope that "Still Life with Guitar" would still be shown as part of the exhibition, which opened on October 9 and runs until January 11.

Why are Picasso's paintings always a target?

Picasso's works are often targeted by thieves because of their high value. Two of his paintings recently sold at auction for over $140 million. In 1976, more than 100 Picasso works were stolen from the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France. However, all the works were later recovered. Picasso was born in Malaga in 1881 and died in 1973. He is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

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