£8m for da Vinci drawing
A silverpoint study of a horse and rider by Leonardo da Vinci has fetched more than £8m at auction.
Horse and Rider sold for £8,143,750, including buyer's premium, at Christie's in London.
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SUBSCRIBEA silverpoint study of a horse and rider by Leonardo da Vinci has fetched more than £8m at auction.
Horse and Rider sold for £8,143,750, including buyer's premium, at Christie's in London.
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