Arts and entertainment
November 16, 2017
Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" was on exhibition leading up to the sale. Image credit: Christie's
By Staff reports
Christie’s has sold a rare work by Leonardo da Vinci for $450 million, making the painting the most expensive piece of art sold at auction.
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