A painting purchased for $1,175 in 2005 sold for $450 million at auction in 2017, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold.
“The inside story of the painting that seduced the world.”
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A painting purchased for $1,175 in 2005 sold for $450 million at auction in 2017, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold.
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Synopsis
Art dealer Alexander Parish presents the painting Salvator Mundi to experts at the National Gallery in London in 2008. The work, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, sparks debate among five specialists, including Maria Teresa Fiorio. Their discussions center on authenticity and provenance, contributing to the painting's value increase from $1,175 in 2005 to $450 million at auction in 2017. Interviews with art critics and experts examine the economic motives behind high-stakes art sales.
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The GuardianThe story of the hotly disputed discovery and sales of a purported new Leonardo da Vinci work doesn’t paint the art market in a flattering light.
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Why Watch
- See the rise of Salvator Mundi's value from $1,175 to $450 million.
- Meet art dealers Alexander Parish and Robert Simon.
- Find out about the controversies in art authentication.
Did You Know
- The painting was bought for $1,175 in 2005.
- Salvator Mundi sold for $450 million at auction in 2017.
- The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13, 2021.
- Dianne Modestini restored the painting from 2005 to 2013.
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What was the original purchase price of the painting Salvator Mundi?
$1,175
How much did Salvator Mundi sell for at auction in 2017?
$450 million
Who directed the documentary The Lost Leonardo?
Andreas Koefoed
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