The world's only known ceiling mural by Caravaggio is scheduled to go up for auction in Rome in January.
The Casino dell'Aurora is owned by the Ludovisi family.
Sky News reported that a judge ruled that the family could lose possession of the property, built in 1570 for the first time in 400 years, following an inheritance battle between the children of Prince Nicolo Boncompagni.
The Casino dell'Aurora, also known as Villa Ludovisi, was visited by Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
The photo is by Gregorio Borgia.
The 2,800- square-meter property, which features a fresco by the Baroque artist Guercino, two roof terraces, and landscaped gardens, will start at 353 million euros. The media outlet said that the property is worth $533 million.
The mural by Caravaggio was commissioned by a diplomat in 1597.
The Casino dell'Aurora is also known as Villa Ludovisi in Rome and is a painting by Caravaggio.
The photo is by Gregorio Borgia.
According to the listing, the property will have to be renovated to comply with current standards.
After marrying the late Boncompagni Ludovisi, a Texas-born princess started renovations on the property.
On November 30, 2021, Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi will welcome journalists to Villa Ludovisi in Rome.
The photo is by Gregorio Borgia.
She told the Associated Press that her husband used the building as an office.
Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi told the AP that she started trying to restore it as much as she could. You need to be a billionaire, not a millionaire. You need to be a billionaire if you own a historic home because you want to do everything right. You don't want to get wrong.
The gardens of The Casino dell'Aurora are called Villa Ludovisi.
The photo is by Gregorio Borgia.
Boncompagni Ludovisi said that she hopes the Italian government acquires the villa.
