The Savior for Sale
The Savior for Sale

The story of the Salvator Mundi

7.4
2021
1h 40m
HD
DocumentaryHistory

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.

Top Cast

R

Robert Simon

Self / The Merchant #1

B

Basil Hendry

Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)

D

Dianne Dwyer Modestini

Self - Painting Conservator

L

Luke Syson

Self / The Curator

Martin Kemp

Martin Kemp

Self / The Expert

M

Matthew Landrus

Self / The Researcher

S

Scott Reyburn

Self / The Journalist

W

Warren Adelson

Self / The Merchant #2

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