Antiquities

We are committed to continuing our cooperative work in exhibitions, publications, conservation, and research, while adhering to the highest ethical collections standards and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Here is a collection of press releases and public statements the Getty has issued on this important matter.

Türkiye

• June 24, 2026: Getty Returns Fragments to Türkiye
• September 17, 2024: Getty Returns Ancient Bronze Couch to Türkiye
• April 24, 2024: Getty Returns Ancient Bronze Head to Türkiye

Italy

• August 11, 2022: Getty Museum to Return Objects to Italy

• December 14, 2021: Getty Museum to Return Objects to Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

• December 3, 2018: Getty Statement on Decision by Italy’s Highest Court on the Victorious Youth

• June 8, 2018: Getty Statement about Ruling in Pesaro, Italy, on the Victorious Youth

• June 14, 2017: Getty and Italian Officials Reach Agreement to Return Zeus Sculpture to Italy

• May 21, 2016: Getty and Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples, Italy, Sign Agreement to Conserve and Display Italian Vase

• January 10, 2013: Getty Museum Announces the Return of Terracotta Sculpture to Sicily

• May 17, 2011: Remarks on Opening of Renovated Gallery at Museo Archeologico in Aidone

• March 28, 2011: Statement from Ron Hartwig on the Visit of the Governor of the Marche Region to L.A.

• December 20, 2010: Getty Presents Apollo from Pompeii: Investigating an Ancient Bronze

• October 27, 2010: Agrigento Youth, Marble Sculpture from Sicily, Goes on View at the Getty Villa

• June 2, 2010: Gela Krater from Sicily Now on View at the Getty Villa

• April 21, 2010: Statement about the Decision in Pesaro on the Getty Bronze

• February 17, 2010: J. Paul Getty Museum and Sicilian Ministry of Culture and Identity Announce Major Long-Term Cultural Collaboration

• February 11, 2010: Statement about the Ruling in Pesaro on the Getty Bronze

• June 25, 2009: Getty Villa Features Etruscan Bronze Masterpiece in a Landmark Exhibition

• May 6, 2009: Bronze Statue Evacuated From Pompeii Goes on View at the Getty Villa

• April 7, 2009: Getty Museum Will Return First-Century Roman Fresco to Italy

• March 23, 2009: Getty and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze Announce Cultural Collaboration

• September 3, 2008: Statement from Michael Brand Regarding Senator Rutelli Visit to the Getty Center

• September 25, 2007: Getty Museum and the Italian Ministry of Culture Sign Agreement in Rome

• August 1, 2007: Getty and Italian Ministry of Culture Sign Agreement in Rome for the Return of Objects

• May 10, 2007: International Experts Convene at the Getty Villa to Study Cult Statue of a Goddess

• April 20, 2007: Getty Responds to the Imposition of a Cultural Embargo by Italy’s Ministry of Culture

• March 8, 2007: Getty Museum Announces Scientific Workshop on Cult Statue of a Goddess

• March 2, 2007: Statement from the J. Paul Getty Museum Regarding the Riace Bronzes

• January 31, 2007: Getty Museum Director Michael Brand Writes “Object Lesson” Op-Ed

• December 20, 2006: J. Paul Getty Statement in Response to Remarks Made by Italy Minister of Culture Francesco Rutelli

• November 28, 2006: “Italy and the Getty Must Find Common Ground,” Says Getty Museum Director in Op-Ed

• November 23, 2006: J. Paul Getty Museum Issues Statement Responding to Minister of Culture Francesco Rutelli

• November 21, 2006: J. Paul Getty Museum to Return 26 Objects to Italy

• November 20, 2006: Response of the J. Paul Getty Trust to the Italian Government’s Claim to the Statue of a Victorious Youth (PDF)

• June 21, 2006: J. Paul Getty Trust and the Italian Ministry of Culture Issue Joint Statement

• January 31, 2006: J. Paul Getty Trust and Italian Ministry of Culture Issue Joint Statement

• November 7, 2005: Statement Regarding Returned Objects Now Transferred from the Getty to Italian Government

• October 3, 2005: Statement Regarding Objects Returned from the Getty to the Italian State

Greece

• September 22, 2011: J. Paul Getty Trust and the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture Sign Agreement Creating Framework for Cultural Cooperation

• February 7, 2007: Ministry of Culture for the Hellenic Republic and J. Paul Getty Museum Sign Agreement Finalizing Return of Objects to Greece

• December 11, 2006: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture and the J. Paul Getty Trust Issue Joint Statement

• August 22, 2006: Getty Trust and Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture Issue Joint Statement Transferring Title of Two Antiquities

• July 10, 2006: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture and J. Paul Getty Trust Joint Statement

• May 16, 2006: J. Paul Getty Trust and Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture Issue Joint Statement

Other Antiquities-Related Statements

• May 20, 2008: J. Paul Getty Museum Announces New Curator of the Department of Antiquities

• April 4, 2007: Statement by Getty Museum Director Michael Brand on Francavilla Marittima Publication

• April 4, 2007: Francavilla Marittima Timeline

• October 26, 2006: J. Paul Getty Museum Announces Revised Acquisitions Policy