Saga continues over property housing Caravaggio’s only ceiling fresco as fifth auction fails to attract bids
Photograph: Victor SokolowiczPhotograph: Victor SokolowiczA princess living in a villa in Rome that contains the only ceiling fresco ever painted by Caravaggio has said she would “vigorously defend” her right to stay in the sprawling property after a judge ordered her eviction.
Both sides eventually agreed to put the home up for sale, but the princess has been told to leave within 60 days just as the villa failed – for the fifth time – to attract any bidders at auction on Thursday. “I intend to vigorously defend my right of use” said Princess Rita. “I’m trying not to be bitter, but it’s difficult.”
“I loved my husband very much, and he loved me,” she said. “I have lived here for 20 years, and dedicated all my time and resources to this villa. It really didn’t have to be this way.”Photograph: Victor Sokolowicz
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