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8 December 2017

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STATEMENT: Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci

Corporate Announcements
8 December 2017

Christie’s can confirm that the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi is acquiring ‘Salvator Mundi’ by Leonardo da Vinci.

We are delighted to see that this remarkable painting will be available for public view at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

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