Da Vinci painting depicting Christ sells for $450 million in auction
Written By Wion Web Desk
Published: Nov 15, 2017, 21:32 IST | Updated: Nov 15, 2017, 21:32 IST
A 500-year-old work of art -- believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci and depicting Jesus Christ -- sold in New York on Wednesday for $450.3 million, smashing a new art auction record, Christie's said.
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Last da Vinci
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Most expensive art auction
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Salvator Mundi
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Final call at $450 million
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Christie's employees take bids for Leonardo da Vinci?s "Salvator Mundi"
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