Selling an iconic Jackson Pollock painting would discourage future donations to Iowa's public universities and likely lead to a lawsuit, several officials said. An Iowa House subcommittee this week supported the sale of Pollock's "Mural," which had an estimated value of $150 million in 2008. The painting was donated to the University of Iowa in 1951 by Peggy Guggenheim, an art collector.
Proceeds from the sale would fund thousands of student scholarships.
U of I officials and others, though, oppose the sale. State Board of Regents President David Miles said the sale could lead to a lawsuit from Guggenheim's family. He said the move would also break the trust of everyone who has contributed to the arts at U of I.
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