Recent disocvery of lost Leonardo painting prompts speculation . True identity of ` the History of Art lay dormant for years until research confirmed it was a Leonardo da Vinci . Scholars believe there may be five paintings in the world , and possibly more drawings . Once authenticated , paintings leap in value by about $ 125 .
Recent disocvery of lost Leonardo da Vinci painting prompts speculation . True identity of `` Salvator 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 .