The artwork by Italian artist Nicola Bolla is known as “Van Gogh’s Chair” and is adorned with hundreds of Swarovski crystals. It is a tribute to the painting of a chair created by the renowned Dutch artist.
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The incident took place at the House Museum Palazzo Maffei, in Verona, Italy. The tourist couple was taking photos pretending to sit on the chair when the man lost his balance and broke the priceless object.
“Every museum’s nightmare has become reality, even at Palazzo Maffei,” commented an account on the museum’s social media.
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According to the Palazzo Maffei page, “Van Gogh’s Chair” shines again thanks to the work of “restorers who did a fantastic job” and the help of the Italian police.
The museum shared a message with its followers to raise awareness about the importance of preserving artworks.
“We are sharing this episode not just out of duty to inform, but to launch a real awareness campaign about the value of art and the respect it deserves,” the institution stated.
“Because art is not only to be seen. It is to be loved. It is to be protected.”
Photos: Instagram Palazzo Maffei Verona @palazzomaffeiverona. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
