The Savior for Sale
“The story of the Salvator Mundi”
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.
7.4
2021
100 mins
Where to Watch
Videos (4)
Official Trailer
Trailer
Sheffield DocFest: The Savior for Sale Q&A
Featurette
2017 World Auction Record
Featurette
The Last Da Vinci: The World Is Watching
Featurette
Cast
Robert Simon
Self / The Merchant #1
Basil Hendry
Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice)
Dianne Dwyer Modestini
Self - Painting Conservator
Luke Syson
Self / The Curator
Martin Kemp
Self / The Expert
Matthew Landrus
Self / The Researcher
Scott Reyburn
Self / The Journalist
Warren Adelson
Self / The Merchant #2
Nicolas Joly
Self - Former Shoteby's France VP
Dmitry Rybolovlev
Self / The Oligarch
Yves Bouvier
Self / The Right-hand Man
Jean-Marc Ange Peretti
Self - Bouvier's Partner