Torlonia Collection: Worth Looking At...

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  1. Macromius

    Macromius Well-Known Member

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  3. gsimonel

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    Is that Hadrian and Sabina in the top photo?
     
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  4. Macromius

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    @gsimonel Good eye. Looks like it could be...

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  5. NewStyleKing

    NewStyleKing Beware of Greeks bearing wreaths

    Never heard of it...till now! Thanks
     
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  6. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    This is legendary. Finally the public can enjoy these statues, and mostly important, many of them will be available in high res modern photographs
     
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  7. Numisnewbiest

    Numisnewbiest Well-Known Member

    I think I'd be stuck in the room with the emperor busts for my whole visit. Unbelievable that this is a private family collection.
     
    Numisnewbiest, Oct 15, 2020
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