The Guelf ancestors of the House of Este: John, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Bremen, and Otto III, sons of Otto II ('the Strict') — Pirro Ligorio (Naples circa 1500-1583 Ferrara)

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Estimate: £3,000–£5,000 hammer ≈ $4,045–$6,742
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Sale: Christie's — Art of Japan, London · 10 July 2014
Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (22.6 x 12 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-4253491
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Pirro Ligorio, The Guelf ancestors of the House of Este: John, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Bremen, and Otto III, sons of Otto II ('the Strict'). Christie's, 10 Jul 2014, lot 101. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4253491.

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Pirro Ligorio, The Guelf ancestors of the House of Este: John, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Bremen, and Otto III, sons of Otto II ('the Strict'). Christie's, 10 Jul 2014, lot 101. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4253491.

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