So those are pure accidents. What about more negligent cases? All evidence would seem to indicate that museums and galleries similarly seem hesitant to do anything to the patron in question.
How did it meet its end? An elderly couple began touching and pulling on its various bits, seemingly trying to see what the clock looked like when working; this ultimately caused the clock to come crashing down.
You can watch a video of this here. The museum chose not to press any charges nor seek compensation for the damages. The unnamed man was later charged with destruction of public property. As for the non-public, even in cases where museum or gallery staff damage or destroy the art, the individual usually gets off with only a slap on the wrist if it truly was an honest accident.
The painting was stored in a large wooden box, which the porters assumed was empty and put out with the rest of the trash. Again, no action was taken against the cleaner. We can only hope Mr. Branca was on his game that day, and he simply took the opportunity to go full meta-on it, displaying his former cardboard box art now in the garbage bin, perhaps even increasing its value in that case….
Skip to content Home Popular articles What happens if you damage a painting in a museum? Popular articles. Esther Fleming February 18, Table of Contents. Next Article Who was the first American soldier to die in Afghanistan? Ever Wonder Why? Search for: Search. Advertisements fund this website. Please disable your adblocking software or whitelist our website. Thank You! Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Even then, the museum chose not to press any charges nor seek compensation for the damages.
In , a year-old woman visiting a museum in Nuremberg defaced a piece called "Reading-work-piece," a artwork. The curators of the museum did report this woman—but only for insurance reasons. She was investigated for damage to property, but there was no malicious intent found. And so, most museums and galleries take the destruction or damage of their work in their stride if done accidentally.
And so in order to never reach a position where you have to buy what you break, please try not to destroy any ancient things. The future generations—if there are any, considering the state of the planet—would be grateful to not have too many holes in whatever heritage is left for them. Follow Satviki on Instagram. Sign In Create Account. Last week, a tourist in Italy snapped the toes off a year-old statue while posing for a photo.
We explore what usually happens next in such situations. August 5, , am.
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