Russian Billionaire's Lawsuit Against Sotheby's for Art Fraud Ends in Defeat

Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev has lost a case against Sotheby’s, accusing the auction house of defrauding him in art sales, including the purchase of Salvator Mundi attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. The jury ruled in favor of Sotheby’s, stating that it adhered to legal requirements and industry best practices. The case shed light on the lack of transparency in the art market, and although Rybolovlev was allowed to sue over Salvator Mundi, the verdict reflected a lack of evidence of cheating by Sotheby’s.