Six Picasso Paintings Stolen from Pittsburgh Home of Millionaire Industrialist
July 29, 1961 - Ten paintings by four masters of modern art were stolen from the Pittsburgh home of G. David Thompson (pictured), a retired millionaire industrialist. Their value was placed at $400,000. Mr. Thompson offered a $100,000 reward for the return of the paintings with "no questions asked." Those stolen included six works of Pablo Picasso, one measuring more than five by four feet; two by Fernand Léger, one by Raoul Dufy and one by Joan Miró. In addition, a hole was