Most expensive painting sold at auction
The current most expensive painting sold at auction record is $450 million, held by Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi, set on November 15, 2017. Last checked October 10, 2026.
$450
million
Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi
- Holder
- Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi
- Record
- $450 million
- Exact figure
- $450.3 million (Christie's, 2017)
- Location
- New York, United States
- Date set
- November 15, 2017
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Sources
- NPR Leonardo da vinci portrait of christ sells for record shattering million
- Arab News Read the source
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