The Most Expensive Auction Items Ever Sold

Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci

Auction Year: 2017 Seller: Christie’s, New York Sold For: $450 million Even those with only a passing interest in art recognize Leonardo Da Vinci as one of the great masters of his craft. His creations are among the most valuable in the world, such as the over 500-year-old painting of Jesus Christ known as Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World). In 2017, this iconic piece was auctioned off at Christie’s in New York and the resulting bidding war saw it sell for a staggering $450 million, making it one of the most expensive artworks ever sold.