EditorialTwo restorers work on the copy of Michaelangelo’s David in Florence’s main square, Piazza della Signoria, on Nov. 21, 2022. (Chiara Negrello/The New York Times)
EditorialLimestone Herakles, Archaic, ca. 530?520 B.C., Cypriot, Limestone, H. 85 1/2 in. (217.2 cm), Stone Sculpture, The statue was considerably reworked by Cesnola's 'restorers' so that numerous features of the original are no longer clear. The proper left a...
EditorialRestorers Aldo Guida, left, and Valentina Cifali at work on the mosaic floor of the House of the Faun at Pompeii, Italy, on Feb. 23, 2022. (Roberto Salomone/The New York Times)
EditorialRestorers Aldo Guida, left, and Valentina Cifali at work on the mosaic floor of the House of the Faun at Pompeii, Italy, on Feb. 23, 2022. (Roberto Salomone/The New York Times)
EditorialA desk in Czar Nicholas II?s private rooms at Alexander Palace, outside of St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 13, 2021. (Mary Gelman/The New York Times)
EditorialA desk in Czar Nicholas II’s private rooms at Alexander Palace, outside of St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 13, 2021. (Mary Gelman/The New York Times)
EditorialLimestone Herakles, Archaic, ca. 530?520 B.C., Cypriot, Limestone, H. 85 1/2 in. (217.2 cm), Stone Sculpture, The statue was considerably reworked by Cesnola's 'restorers' so that numerous features of the original are no longer clear. The proper left a...
EditorialBowl with a Horseman, late 12th?early 13th century, with early 20th century additions, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; overglaze painted, and gilded, so-called 'mina'i' ware, 3 11/16 x 8 1/2in. (9.4 x 21.6cm), Ceramics, On enameled ware, overpainting c...
EditorialRhyton with bull's head as a spout. Probably used on a late Roman fountain, the two drinking horns were added to Ceres (10-04-05 / 38) as horns of plenty by the Borghese restorers. Companion piece to 10-04-05 / 40. Marble, H: 110 cm Ma 224.