In 2005, two art dealers bought a damaged painting with a Leonardo da Vinci connection for just $1,175; 12 years later, it sold for a world record $450 million

In 2005, two art dealers bought a damaged painting with a Leonardo da Vinci connection for just $1,175; 12 years later, it sold for a world record $450 million

In 2005, art dealers acquired Salvator Mundi for just $1,175, initially attributing it to an artist from Leonardo da Vinci's circle. After extensive restoration and research, the painting was presented as a work by Leonardo in 2011. Its value soared dramatically, culminating in a record auction price of $450.3 million in 2017. The painting's current location remains uncertain, with reports suggesting it is stored in a secure vault in Geneva.