The Lost Leonardo
At a glance
The Lost Leonardo follows the discovery and successive sales of Salvator Mundi, a painting allegedly by Leonardo da Vinci. Directed by Andreas Koefoed, the documentary traces the work’s rise in value from a 2005 purchase for $1,175 to its 2017 auction for $450 million. It explores the use of high-end art to hide wealth, along with conflicts driven by large commissions and other financial incentives. Interviews with art experts and critics address the painting’s provenance and authenticity. The film is listed as a 2022 release, while its summary identifies it as released in 2021. It runs 96 minutes and is in English and French. Its listed countries are Sweden, Denmark and France. The story connects the painting’s attribution and market history with broader questions about money and incentives in the art world.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in Salvator Mundi, Leonardo da Vinci, art attribution and the economics of high-value artworks. Its interviews may also interest students examining provenance and authenticity.
What is good
- Traces Salvator Mundi’s successive sales
- Examines the painting’s provenance and authenticity
- Includes interviews with art experts and critics
- Explores art, wealth and financial incentives
What to know first
- Runtime is 96 minutes
- Spoken languages are English and French
Verdict
The Lost Leonardo connects the disputed attribution of Salvator Mundi with its dramatic sales history and the financial interests surrounding high-value art. It is suited to viewers interested in art provenance as well as the market around artworks.
Details
- Year
- 2022wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 96 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Andreas Koefoedwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Sweden, Denmark, Francewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- Salvator Mundi, Leonardo da Vinciwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt11225756wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q108293356· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Leonardo· checked 2 Oct 2026