The paintings were stolen overnight on March 22, but the theft was not announced until Monday.

The ticketing partnership unraveled after missed payments, a partial settlement attempt, and the company’s abrupt shutdown.

Galerie Zacke is seeking the release of the sculpture or damages of more than $30,000, its alleged market value.

Investigators are seeking help from the public in locating the missing painting.

The allegations include repeated movement during events and documentation gaps.

Black had been scheduled to sit for a March 26 deposition in the lawsuit.

A lawyer for Picasso’s stepdaughter called the investigation “exhaustive and meticulous” as the case heads to trial.

The statue is part of a monument long criticized for its portrayal of Spanish colonization.