Historian Claims Leonardo da Vinci's $450 Million USD "Salvator Mundi" Was Painted by His Assistant

Historian Claims Leonardo da Vinci's $450 Million USD "Salvator Mundi" Was Painted by His Assistant

With only slight contributions by da Vinci himself.

Leonardo da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi' Sells for Over $450,000,000 USD

Leonardo da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi' Sells for Over $450,000,000 USD

On a record night at Christie’s.

Leonardo da Vinci, George Condo & More Major Art Stories This Week
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Leonardo da Vinci, George Condo & More Major Art Stories This Week

Including a new exhibit by Takashi Murakami.

Leonardo da Vinci's Last Privately-Owned Painting Is Going up for Auction

Leonardo da Vinci's Last Privately-Owned Painting Is Going up for Auction

One of a few known paintings by the old master.

 This Leonardo da Vinci Sketch Found in France Is Worth $16 Million USD

This Leonardo da Vinci Sketch Found in France Is Worth $16 Million USD

Discovered by a retired French doctor.

Iconic Paintings Are Brought to Life Through 'Revived Artworks'

Iconic Paintings Are Brought to Life Through 'Revived Artworks'

See animated versions of Mona Lisa, Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe and more.

Unseen Art's 3D-Printed Versions of Classical Artwork Allow the Blind to Feel Famous Masterpieces

Unseen Art's 3D-Printed Versions of Classical Artwork Allow the Blind to Feel Famous Masterpieces

Please touch the art.

 
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