What is the most expensive painting in the world: it was sold for 400 million dollars - this happened in 2017
In 2017, the painting "Salvator Mundi" was sold at Christie's auction.
The cost of the work of art was found to be 400 million dollars.
And if you take into account the commission, the buyer paid 450 million dollars.
This event allowed the painting to take first place in the list of the most expensive works of art in the history of mankind.
History of the painting "Savior of the World"
The exact date of the creation of the work of art is unknown. It is assumed that the painting was painted in the late 15th century or early 16th century.
The possible author is the outstanding artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci.
But it is possible that he was only one of the authors and took little part in the creation of the work.
In 2013, the painting was sold for $127.5 million. Four years later, the canvas was resold: this time for $400 million (450 million, if you take into account the commission).
The buyer was a member of the Saudi royal family.
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