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Raffle of Picasso Painting to Fund Alzheimer's Research

12/10/2025

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A French charity will launch an international raffle to raise funds for Alzheimer's research, offering a painting valued at over 1 million euros.
Pablo Picasso's painting 'Tête de femme' was created in 1941 and depicts Dora Maar.
The organizers plan to sell 120,000 tickets online for €100 each, with the drawing scheduled for April 14 at Christie's in Paris.
The initiative is supported by Picasso's family to attract global participation.
Proceeds will support clinical research and fellowships through the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, France's leading Alzheimer’s research funder.

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A French charity will launch an international raffle to raise funds for Alzheimer's research, offering a painting valued at over 1 million euros.
Pablo Picasso's painting 'Tête de femme' was created in 1941 and depicts Dora Maar.
The organizers plan to sell 120,000 tickets online for €100 each, with the drawing scheduled for April 14 at Christie's in Paris.
The initiative is supported by Picasso's family to attract global participation.
Proceeds will support clinical research and fellowships through the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, France's leading Alzheimer’s research funder.