Wow this is a pretty interesting story. He says his wife gave it to him but to have over 270 pieces.... sounds pretty fishy to me. He should have just came out with 2 or 3 pieces. that alone would have been enough for him to retire on.
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20.../16362016.html
That question lies at the heart of a court case over the origin of 271 Picasso works — a treasure trove of original sketches, paintings and collages that was unknown to the art world a few months ago and unveiled for the public on Monday.
Experts have yet to appraise the full collection, which has been placed under lock and key after a judicial appeal by Picasso’s heirs. But there is little dispute so far over its authenticity. The works, many of which belong to the artist’s Blue and Cubist periods, could fetch more than 60 million euros ($80 million) at auction.