The Lost Leonardo

Didn’t know what to expect. Really enjoyed! Scary and disturbing. Must see if you’re a horror movie enthusiast.

This documentary is a remarkably engaging detective story into the greedy, self-aggrandizing world of elite art collecting. The film focuses on smarmy, greedy characters embraced by the art world because, hey - EVERYBODY benefits when a lost DaVinci surfaces… No matter how improbable… No matter how unprovable… The Holy Grail of renaissance artwork happens to show up at auction in, of all places, New Orleans. It's purchased for a measly $1200 and ultimately becomes the most valuable piece of artwork ever purchased in the entire world, in spite of it's questionable provenance. The film is well-researched and well-presented with honest opinions expressed on all sides. It's left up to the viewer to decide whether or not the Salvator Mundi is indeed the work of the world's most famous and accomplished painter. A must see for all art, collectors, and historians and movie fans who just love a good, old-fashion detective story.

This is a fascinating documentary about the art world, art museums, art galleries, art dealers, art history, and the way they intersect with big money.

The Lost Leonardo is a documentary about this supposed Leonardo da Vinci painting that was rediscovered recently and sold for an unprecedented amount of money to the initially mysterious highest bidder. The film doesn't explore all of its questions fully, but for the most part it delivers. The real-life story itself is just fascinating while the questions of the validity of this auction world and the true identity of the painter made for a thought-provoking viewing experience.

Truth is stranger than fiction. The underbelly of the art world is a fascinating study in the creation of perceived value. If you ever buy fine art, you must see this docudrama.

Really enjoyed this. Very well-researched insight into the dark undertones of the Art dealer world and a credible account of what looks like the biggest money-washing exercise ever. Taking sides here: I love Leonardo's handful of paintings we are aware of - this ghastly painting is most definitely not one of them for me. Still hidden away..Abu Dhabi ? Who knows......Great fun to watch

A thrilling look into the mysterious world of art buying. Had to watch it twice in a row to really digest all of the juicy information they divulged. Highly recommended!

While 'The Lost Leonardo' is still in the very least misplaced, the story of the painting is riveting in the very least. Who knew there was so much corruption in the art world? As the layers of the onion are revealed, the tale gets more bizarre. It doesn't matter if you're into the art scene or not, it's too crazy to believe. A very well constructed documentary that never really resolves in multiple directions. And that's ok. Final Score: 8/10

Great documentary about 2 unrelated worlds...Art and Art Collecting. Well made and fascinating.

If you love art, want a look behind the scenes of the art market and some of the murky players in it, THIS is a must see. I found it very informative, interesting and entertaining!