Torlonia collection's ancient marble sculptures back on show in Rome after restoration

Statues from the "Torlonia Marbles" are seen during an exhibition that brings together some 96 ancient sculptures comprising of bronze, marble and alabaster statues in Rome. Photo: Reuters

One of the world's biggest private collections of antique marble sculpture has brought restored works, from mythical creatures to statues of emperors, back to public display in Rome this month.

More than 90 Greek and Roman pieces of 620 in the Torlonia catalogue are on show now in the Villa Caffarelli at the Italian capital's Capitoline Museums.