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Echoes of the Past: Property from an Important Private Collection
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- Sale 6343
Live
| Philadelphia
Nov 4 | 10:00 AM EST
Live
| Philadelphia
Sale 6343
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$25,000 – $35,000
Lot Essay:
This rare and charming portrait depicts Federico Ubaldo della Rovere, the only son and heir of Francesco Maria II, Duke of Urbino. Born on May 16, 1605, Federico was raised in the splendor of the court, enjoying music, theater, and courtly life. At sixteen, he married Claudia de’ Medici, daughter of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Around this time, his father effectively abdicated, handing him the reins of the Duchy.
Tragically, Federico died under mysterious circumstances just two years later, marking the end of the independent Duchy of Urbino, which then passed to the Papal States.
Claudio Ridolfi was a Venetian-trained painter who settled in Urbino by 1590. Though primarily known for religious works, Ridolfi produced several portraits at the della Rovere court, including at least three of Federico. This particular study, executed in oil on paper and likely a preparatory work for a formal portrait, displays the luminous palette and dynamic brushwork reminiscent of Federico Barocci. The life-like expression and vibrant rendering of the young boy reflect Ridolfi’s skill and the artistic influence of Barocci, who pioneered the use of oil sketches on paper.
Framed: 19 x 14 3/4 in.
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