Facts about Discovery of Salvator Mundi

1. 05

   Cleaning and technical analysis of the Salvator Mundi revealed underdrawing and pentimenti consistent with Leonardo's working methods, strengthening the attribution case.

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   In 2011, the Salvator Mundi's attribution to Leonardo da Vinci was publicly unveiled at the National Gallery in London as part of a major Leonardo exhibition.

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3. 03

   A group of art dealers and scholars, including Robert Simon, purchased the Salvator Mundi and assembled a team to investigate its true authorship.

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   After its rediscovery, the Salvator Mundi underwent extensive restoration and scholarly examination before being attributed to Leonardo da Vinci himself rather than his workshop.

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5. 01

   The painting now known as Salvator Mundi was rediscovered in 2005 at a regional auction house in New Orleans, where it sold for under $10,000.

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