Unattributed work now ascribed to one of da Vinci’s closest pupils sets €1.4m record
A painting by the artist known as Salai, one of Leonardo da Vinci’s closest pupils, proved to be the toast of the latest sale of Old Master and 19th century paintings and sculpture at Artcurial (25/20/12% buyer’s premium).
The Penitent Magdalene, a half-length oil on panel portrait measuring 2ft 1in x 20in (65 x 51cm) a…