Leonardo da Vinci

[Touch'EmAll]

The most expensive piece of art ever sold in history recently closed at Christie's Auction in New York City. It was a Leonardo da Vinci and sold for record $450.3 million dollars! More than double the previous world record ever paid for a work of art. It is only one of 15 true original Leonardo da Vinci's known to exist. Like Wow !

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by 100backstroke

The most expensive piece of art ever sold in history recently closed at Christie's Auction in New York City. It was a Leonardo da Vinci and sold for record $450.3 million dollars! More than double the previous world record ever paid for a work of art. It is only one of 15 true original Leonardo da Vinci's known to exist. Like Wow !

should get it graded..though it may be 'restored' 'altered'

[ALR-bishop]

Is there any credible dispute about authenticity ?

[1952boyntoncollector]

I should hope not for that price...

[clydepepper]

It amazes me that there is anyone who has the kind of money to spend that much on one item! WOW!!
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[dclarkraiders]

The really interesting part is that the painting was restored to some extent before it was put back up for Auction.

It may be Authentic, who knows for sure, but it is mind boggling that so much was paid considering it was restored to some extent.

I have limited knowledge of this piece of Art so if I am off base, please feel free to correct me.

Thanks

Duane

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Is there any credible dispute about authenticity ?

There seems to be some dispute.
Christie's (they got a cool $50 million for this sale, less the possible pay off, from buyers commission, to the seller) launched the biggest ad campaign in history for one piece of art for this Da Vinci. I guess advertising pays.

[D. Bergin]

Anybody who spends nearly 1/2 a Billion dollars on a piece of art, doesn't garner a whole lot of sympathy with me if they didn't do their due diligence in regards to authenticity.