Damaged da Vinci-linked painting bought for $1,175 in 2005 sold for $450m
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In 2005, art dealers acquired Salvator Mundi for just $1,175, initially attributing it to an artist from Leonardo da Vinci's circle. After extensive restoration and research, the painting was presented as a work by Leonardo in 2011. Its value soared dramatically, culminating in a...
In 2005, art dealers acquired Salvator Mundi for just $1,175, initially attributing it to an artist from Leonardo da Vinci's circle. After extensive restoration and research, the painting was presented as a work by Leonardo in 2011. Its value soared dramatically, culminating in a record auction price of $450.3 million in 2017. The painting's current location remains uncertain, with reports suggesting it is stored in a secure vault in Geneva.
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