Christine Ruiz-Picasso, Key Founder of Museo Picasso Málaga, Dies at 97; Lubin Baugin Painting Sets Auction Record
Christine Ruiz-Picasso, who was the widow of Paul Picasso, the eldest son of Pablo Picasso, passed away at the age of 97 on Monday in Provence, France. She played a crucial role in the founding of Museo Picasso Málaga, which was inaugurated by King Juan Carlos on October 27, 2003. The museum boasts a collection of more than 230 pieces, made possible through contributions from Christine and her son, Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, who serves as the president of the museum's executive council. Annually, the MPM draws approximately 800,000 visitors. In other news, a still life by Lubin Baugin fetched €440,000 at Vichy Enchères on August 16, 2025. The PIN benefit auction on November 15 will feature Peter Halley's "Dada Ji," anticipated to reach at least €140,000. Additionally, a 1941 Hasselblad camera sold for €32,000 at Breker on September 13.
Key facts
- Christine Ruiz-Picasso died at age 97 on Monday at her home in Provence, France.
- She was the widow of Paul Ruiz-Picasso, Pablo Picasso's eldest son from his marriage to Olga Khokhlova.
- Christine Ruiz-Picasso was a key co-initiator and honorary president of the Museo Picasso Málaga.
- The Museo Picasso Málaga opened on October 27, 2003, inaugurated by then-King Juan Carlos.
- The museum's collection of over 230 works was enabled by donations from Christine and her son Bernard Ruiz-Picasso.
- Lubin Baugin's "Nature morte aux financiers" sold for €440,000 at Vichy Enchères on August 16, 2025, setting an auction record.
- Peter Halley's painting "Dada Ji" is expected to sell for at least €140,000 at the PIN benefit auction on November 15.
- A 1941 Hasselblad HK 7 hand aerial camera sold for €32,000 at Breker auction house on September 13.
Entities
Artists
- Christine Ruiz-Picasso
- Pablo Picasso
- Paul Ruiz-Picasso
- Olga Khokhlova
- Bernard Ruiz-Picasso
- Lubin Baugin
- Peter Halley
- Juan Temboury Álvarez
- Miguel López-Remiro Forcada
Institutions
- Museo Picasso Málaga
- Vichy Enchères
- Louvre
- Sotheby's
- Pinakothek der Moderne
- Breker
- Museo Picasso-Málaga
- Le Journal des Arts
- Junta de Andalucía
- Palacio de Buenavista
- Palacio Episcopal de Málaga
- Episcopal Palace
- Andalusian government
- Buenavista Palace
Locations
- Málaga
- Spain
- Provence
- France
- Andalusia
- Toulouse
- New York
- United States
- Cologne
- Germany
- Göteborg
- Sweden