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| Roman sarcophagus Endymion & Selene c. 210 A.D. |
Some of the ancient marbles in the Getty Museum are not subject to pressure from foreign governments for their return to the country where they were dug up. The rule seems to be that if a work of classical art was appropriated (either purchased or seized) by a rich country or individual at any time earlier than the last quarter of the 20th century, then present ownership is absolute and cannot be appealed. A special exception apparently exists for Nazi loot, with no statute of limitations, but all other loot obtained more than fifty years ago appears to be beyond the range of effective challenge.
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| Roman statue Lansdowne Hercules c. 125 A.D. |
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| Roman statue Leda & the Swan 1st century A.D. |
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| Roman statue Mazarin Venus 1st century A.D. |
