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Document signed : "Villa Caiana" [Poggio a Caiano], 1568 Oct. 1.

BIB_ID
339232
Accession number
MA 8308
Creator
Cosimo I, Grand-Duke of Tuscany, 1519-1574.
Display Date
1568 Oct. 1.
Credit line
Purchased on the Streeter Bequst, 1972.
Description
1 item (1 p.) : vellum ; 29.2 x 51.3 cm
Notes
The house here referenced was first leased in 1557 by Vasari from Cosimo I; Cosimo I later granted the house to Vasari in 1561, and this document records Vasari's further right to bequeath the house.
With a seal attached on a long cord.
Provenance
Purchased on the Streeter Bequest, 1972.
Summary
Granting Giorgio Vasari the power to bequeath the house in Burgo Santa Croce to his brother Peter and Peter's legitimate heirs. Signed by Cosimo d'Medici, and with two counter signatures.