Crystal-covered ‘Van Gogh’ chair back on display after tourist crushes it
A precious piece of art is back on display after a tourist crushed it while posing for a picture. The “Van Gogh” chair by Nicola Bolla is made from thousands of Swarovski crystals.
Museum security video shows a man attempting to sit on the chair for a picture.
As soon as he sits, the chair crumbles under his weight and he loses his balance. The tourist is seen trying to hold on to the wall with both hands so he doesn’t fall. The couple then quickly leaves the room after damaging the chair.
The Palazzo Maffei in Verona took to social media to shame the tourists. “They ignored every rule of respect for art and cultural heritage,” the museum posted.
A happy ending
In the days following the incident, the museum posted an update –– the chair has been repaired.
“A heartfelt thanks goes to the police, our security department and the restorers, whose precious work allowed the work to be recovered.”
The story behind the chair
The art piece was named the “Van Gogh” chair, as it resembles a chair in one of the legendary Dutch painter’s most famous pieces. The museum described it as an extremely delicate piece of work, covered entirely in crystals.
Ella Rae Greene, Editor In Chief
