Leonardo da Vinci

[Stonepony]

Originally Posted by dclarkraiders

The really interesting part is that the painting was restored to some extent before it was put back up for Auction.

It may be Authentic, who knows for sure, but it is mind boggling that so much was paid considering it was restored to some extent.

I have limited knowledge of this piece of Art so if I am off base, please feel free to correct me.

Thanks

Duane

I know very little about the art world, but I understand cleaning and restorations are important and common. I thought I had read somewhere that DaVinci's "Last Supper" has been restored so may times that very little of the exposed painting was done with the original artist brush.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I know very little about the art world, but I understand cleaning and restorations are important and common. I thought I had read somewhere that DaVinci's "Last Supper" has been restored so may times that very little of the exposed painting was done with the original artist brush.

Just goes to show that not only can you not take it with you, you can't leave it behind either...at least, not without someone 'messing' with it.

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[chaddurbin]

could've bought the piece in 2003 for 5k...who cares about those sporting news ruths.

if you have the money, totally worth the half bill...only 15-20 verified authentic davinci's out there.

[kvnkvnkvn]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I thought I had read somewhere that DaVinci's "Last Supper" has been restored so may times that very little of the exposed painting was done with the original artist brush.

Ship of Theseus...

[clydepepper]

Hey, If I didn't actually see him paint it, how do I know its real?...same as autographs, right? LOL