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Portrait of La Fornarina after Sebastian Del Piombo

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A fine Grand Tour copy of the Italian Renaissance portrait of "the baker's daughter" for many years attributed to Raphael but now attributed to Sebastian del Piombo. One of the treasures of the Ufizzi Gallery, the original was painted in 1512. The lovely young woman wears an ermine lined cape and a garlanded wreath on her braided head. The reverse of the painting is signed by the artist and a later hand notes the provenance of the original in Florence. The piece is contained in a lemon gilt frame with a shallow arched top.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition, no evident repairs or in-painting to canvas.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2553311813643
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