The Torlonia Nile, Formerly Barberini – Albani. The Torlonia Nile, Formerly Barberini – Albani. The Torlonia Nile, Formerly Barberini – Albani.

Masterpieces from the Torlonia Collection at the Louvre

Torlonia Satyr, bust of drunken Satyr, replica of the Herculaneum type. Torlonia Satyr, bust of drunken Satyr, replica of the Herculaneum type. Torlonia Satyr, bust of drunken Satyr, replica of the Herculaneum type.

The most important private collection of Imperial Roman sculptures, and restored by Fondazione Torlonia with the support of Bvlgari, made its international debut at the Louvre, marking the Collection’s first exhibition outside Italy. The exhibition Chefs-d'oeuvre de la Collection Torlonia was on display from June 26 to November 11, 2024" - con "from June 26 2024 to January 5 2025 in the Denon Wing of the famed Paris museum.

A collection of historical collections

Assembled by the Torlonia family in nineteenth-century Rome, the collection was restored and returned to public view only in recent years. Beyond showcasing the richness and diversity of Roman sculpture, the exhibition highlights the collection's unique character as a "collection of collections." Bringing together works from some of the most important earlier collections in Rome, it traces the history of collecting antiquities from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century.

Male portrait on modern bust called old man of Otricoli. Male portrait on modern bust called old man of Otricoli. Male portrait on modern bust called old man of Otricoli.
Statue of deity with peplum, known as Hestia Giustiniani. Statue of deity with peplum, known as Hestia Giustiniani. Statue of deity with peplum, known as Hestia Giustiniani.

Bvlgari and Fondazione Torlonia

Bvlgari's support, first for the restoration of a selection of over 100 sculptures from the Torlonia Collection and for the exhibition, is the result of a partnership with Fondazione Torlonia dedicated to preserving and promoting the world's most important private collection of Imperial Roman sculpture. This sponsorship forms part of Bvlgari's wider commitment to cultural initiatives and artistic patronage, while supporting Fondazione Torlonia's programme of conservation and public engagement, helping to preserve and promote Rome's extraordinary cultural heritage for future generations. At the same time, it represents an homage to the Maison's Roman roots and to the classical ideals of beauty that continue to inspire its creations, reinforcing Fondazione Torlonia's mission to preserve and promote the Collection for future generations.

Discover the commitment

The exhibition Chefs-d'oeuvre de la Collection Torlonia was organised by the Musée du Louvre with the collaboration of the Special Superintendence of Rome and Fondazione Torlonia.

This exhibition benefits from the exceptional patronage of Bvlgari and the support of Deloitte.

All images ©Fondazione Torlonia, courtesy of Musée du Louvre, PH Agostino Osio

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