What is the most expensive painting ever sold?

The most expensive painting ever sold is the Salvator Mundi, a painting of Jesus Christ attributed to the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. The painting was sold at Christie's auction house in New York City in November 2017 for a whopping $450.3 million, which includes the buyer's premium.

The painting was rediscovered in 2005 and underwent an extensive restoration process before being exhibited at the National Gallery in London in 2011. It was later acquired by a group of art dealers, who sold it to Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev in 2013 for $127.5 million. Rybolovlev then sold it at the 2017 Christie's auction.

The high price of the painting can be attributed to its rarity and historical significance, as it is one of the fewer than 20 known surviving paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. Additionally, the painting's subject matter and quality of the work have made it highly desirable among art collectors and investors alike.

The most expensive painting ever sold is Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci. It was sold at auction in 2017 for $450.3 million. The painting is a portrait of Jesus Christ and is believed to have been painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century. It is a small painting, measuring only 26.4 inches by 19.7 inches. The painting was originally owned by King Charles I of England, but it was sold at auction in 1649 after the English Civil War. The painting disappeared from public view for over 300 years, but it was rediscovered in 1958. The painting was restored and put on display at the National Gallery in London in 2011. In 2017, the painting was sold at auction by Christie's in New York City. The buyer of the painting was anonymous, but it is believed to be a member of the Saudi royal family. The sale of Salvator Mundi set a new record for the most expensive painting ever sold.