Leonardo da Vinci

A rare 1736 violin by Italian luthier Guarneri del Gesu is displayed during a media preview at Aguttes auction house ahead of the violin's auction in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, France, April 26, 2022. Picture taken April 26, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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A 'da Vinci of violins' goes up for auction in France

Crafted in 1736 by revered Italian luthier Giuseppe Guarneri, it is owned by virtuoso Regis Pasquier and its sound has graced concert halls around the world

Leonardo da Vinci's (1452-1519) "Head of a bear" drawing is seen in this undated handout image. Copyright Christie's2021/Handout via REUTERS
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Da Vinci’s ‘Head of Bear’ drawing seen fetching up to $16 mn

The painting Salvator Mundi by School of Leonardo da Vinci is pictured during a press visit of the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition to commemorate the 500-year anniversary of his death, at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, October 20, 2019/ Reuters
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