American donor gives Picasso to University of Sydney

A Pablo Picasso painting worth millions of dollars has been given to the University of Sydney by a mystery US-based donor.

The donor has said that proceeds from its sale must be used to fund scientific research.

Entitled Jeune Fille Endormie (Young Girl Asleep), the 1935 painting depicts Picasso's lover, Marie-Therese Walter.

It is expected to raise between $15m and $20m (£9m-12m) when it is auctioned in London in June.

The painting was donated last year by someone who had requested anonymity, the university's vice-chancellor, Michael Spence, said in a statement....