If you fork over $135,you’ll have a 1 in 50,000 shot. An exciting way to give to a charity this Christmas season.Read about the offer below
http://travel.france24.com/con…casso-yours-just-135
UPDATE:
The $ 1 M painting was won by a young American from Wexford, Pennsylvania.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/je…ity-raffle-1.2470310
Over $ 5 million USD was raised by the UNESCO registered charity. The monies will go toward projects in the ancient city of Tyre, Lebanon. More info on Tyre below.
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I saw this in the paper this morning as well. Apparently there are only 10,000 tickets left… Gotta admit it’s tempting…only way I’d ever own a Picasso…just wouldn’t go with the rest of my decor though…clashes with “Dogs playing poker.”
No John, don’t think it would clash with the Dog picture.
Welcome back. Hope you’ve recovered from your jet lag and have settled into “life as usual” (ie. starting to plan your next trip).
I saw this in the paper this morning as well. Apparently there are only 10,000 tickets left… Gotta admit it’s tempting…only way I’d ever own a Picasso…just wouldn’t go with the rest of my decor though…clashes with “Dogs playing poker.”