Record #00378Economy archive
Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction
Salvator Mundi sold at Christie's in New York on 15 November 2017 for US$450,312,500 including the buyer's premium, the highest price recorded for a single artwork at public auction. Its attribution remains debated.
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450,312,500USD
Current record value
- Location
- Christie's, New York City, USA · New York State · United States
- Start date
- 2017-11-15
- Record status
- VerifiedView verification details ↗Report an issue
Overview
Archive NoteSalvator Mundi, traditionally attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and dated around 1500, attracted international bidding at Christie's New York in 2017.
Scholars continue to debate the extent of Leonardo's own hand versus workshop participation. That attribution dispute is distinct from the documented auction price, which is the sole record metric.
Record history
1 Milestones- 450,312,500 USDSalvator Mundi (painting)Christie's, New York City, USACurrent Record
Sources
Evidence & ReferencesVerification basis and limitations
VerifiedThe record conclusion has sufficient verification support.
Basis: direct confirmation by an authority
Christie's primary sale report states that Salvator Mundi realized US$450,312,500, establishing the auction-price record for any artwork; Guinness independently registers it as the most expensive painting sold at auction. Attribution debates do not alter the documented sale price.
- Verification assessment
- 2026-11-05
- Last editorial review
- 2026-11-05
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