ISSAQUAH, WA.- Costo, US retailer, sld an original Pablo Picasso artwork through its website. The work, signed and dated 29 November 1970, had a price tag of $39,999, and was sold on Wednesday.

This is an original crayon on paper drawing by Pablo Picasso. The front of the work is signed and dated (November 29, 1970) by Pablo Picasso. The authentication is a hand written and signed declaration by Picasso's daughter, Maya on a photograph of the actual drawing. She is the world's utmost authority. Hand-made in Italy, the solid wood frame is hand-gilted with 22K gold leaf to complement the work. The work of art is then surrounded by hand-stretched linen.

Art dealer Jim Tutwiler sold the artwork to the store's website. He said, "He was a barterer. He hated to spend money."