Salvator mundi
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In November 15, 2017, the painting Salvator Mundi, attributed to Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), was sold for an unprecedented $450 million. An examination of the dirty secrets of the art world and the surprising story of how a work of art is capable of upsetting both personal and geopolitical interests.
The Savior for Sale is a documentary that investigates the 2017 auction of Salvator Mundi, a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci that sold for a record-breaking $450 million. The film exposes the hidden mechanisms of the high-stakes art market and reveals how a single artwork became entangled with personal rivalries and international power struggles. Released in November 2021, it offers an inside look at the controversial sale that shook the art world.
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BrazilTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects- Robert SimonSelf / The Merchant #1
- Basil HendrySelf - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)
- Dianne Dwyer ModestiniSelf - Painting Conservator
- Luke SysonSelf / The Curator
Martin KempSelf / The Expert- Matthew LandrusSelf / The Researcher
- Scott ReyburnSelf / The Journalist
- Warren AdelsonSelf / The Merchant #2
- Nicolas JolySelf - Former Shoteby's France VP
- Dmitry RybolovlevSelf / The Oligarch
- Yves BouvierSelf / The Right-hand Man
- Jean-Marc Ange PerettiSelf - Bouvier's Partner
Hervé TémimeSelf - Rybolovlev's Lawyer- Anne LamunièreSelf - Former Christie's Manager
- Princess Alia al SenussiSelf - Prince Badr's Adviser
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What is The Savior for Sale about?
The documentary examines the November 2017 sale of Salvator Mundi, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, which sold for $450 million. It explores the murky dealings of the art world and how this painting became caught up in personal conflicts and geopolitical tensions.
When was The Savior for Sale released?
The documentary was released on November 25, 2021.
What streaming platforms is this available on?
Specific streaming platform information is not provided; check major documentary platforms and streaming services for availability.
Is this film about a real painting?
Yes, Salvator Mundi is a real painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci that actually sold for $450 million in November 2017, though its authenticity has remained subject to debate.
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