Recent disocvery of lost Leonardo da Vinci painting prompts speculation . True identity of ` ` ' Mundi '' lay dormant for years until research confirmed it was a Leonardo . `` They were special years in the antiquaries ( world ) , when many people were selling art from their homes , '' Gregori said , referring to the period when the `` Beautiful Princess '' and `` Salvator Mundi '' were sold . ` Scholars believe there may be up to 20 paintings in the world , and possibly more drawings . Once authenticated , paintings leap in value by millions of dollars .
Recent disocvery of lost Leonardo da Vinci painting prompts speculation . True identity of ` ` ' Mundi '' lay dormant for years until research confirmed it was a Leonardo . Scholars believe there may be up to 20 paintings in the world , and possibly more drawings . Once authenticated , paintings leap in value by millions of dollars .