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Follower of Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael, 17th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Cardinal Bibbiena (1470 -1520), half length, seated and holding a piece of paper
inscribed on the paper: S.D.N.PP.
- oil on canvas, in an Italian 16th century carved and gilt wood frame
Catalogue Note
A 17th century copy after Raphael's original, dating from circa 1516, in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence (see P. de Vecchi, The complete paintings of Raphael, London 1969, p. 115, cat. no. 122, reproduced).
Bernardo Dovizi (Bibienna 1470-1520 Rome) was a loyal supporter of the Medici family and was created Cardinal Bibbiena in 1513. He was to serve as the secretary of State to Pope Leo X.