A visitor to an Italian art gallery has been filmed damaging a valuable artwork adorned with crystals after sitting on it to take a photograph.
The incident occurred at Maffei Palace in Verona, where the tourist was captured on security cameras placing his full weight on the delicate exhibit.
The artwork buckled immediately under the man's weight, leaving the piece in a damaged state.
CCTV footage shows the visitor and a female companion approaching the unguarded exhibit before the destructive photo opportunity took place, with the pair quickly leaving the room after the damage occurred.
The tourist can be seen falling off the chair as it breaks
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