Apropos Getty, my understanding is that the gentleman cared about fine furniture and classical (Roman) sculpture, which were housed (along with some paintings,

Apropos Getty, my understanding is that the gentleman cared about fine furniture and classical (Roman) sculpture, which were housed (along with some paintings, namely a Corot) in the original Getty Museum. This museum was a fine replica of a Pompeian villa (complete with herbs garden patch) in Malibu, and according to the deal with the upscale neighborhood, you either showed up with a bus ticket or made an appointment for parking in the premises. One day last century they were kind to a foreigner who showed up early but unannounced with his family, having just seen a small sign in the road.