French court opens criminal investigation into Picasso silver plates and gold medallions

A criminal investigation has been opened by the court of Aix-en-Provence in southern France into silver plates and gold medallions linked to Pablo Picasso. The complaint, filed on 10 March by Paloma Ruiz-Picasso for nine heirs, alleges fraud, counterfeiting, forgery and concealment. The allegations have not been tested in court. The Art Newspaper reported the case on 5 November 2026.