Opening a bottle of champagne, Italian painting accidentally damaged stopper XVIII century
The incident occurred a few days before Christmas in Isimbardi palazzo in Milan. 71-year-old Roberto Cassago asked to open a bottle of champagne cork but accidentally fell into painting by an unknown artist
Cassago Roberto (left) promised to repair the damage done painting by an unknown artist of the XVIII century (right) , in the event that it does not cover insurance payments
Source : telegraph.co.uk
Italian civil servant , opening a bottle of champagne , accidentally broke through painting by an unknown artist of the XVIII century . The incident occurred during a corporate event a few days before Christmas in Isimbardi palazzo in Milan, where management is located the province of Milan . Just a passing 71 -year-old Roberto Cassago invited to join the celebration , which was ultimately a fatal mistake : when elderly clerk was asked to open a bottle of champagne cork accidentally shot in the canvas on the wall, depicting scenes of knightly battle .
Signor Cassago very sorry about what happened. According to him, he does not drink and has little experience are opening bottles of sparkling wines. Insurance company now estimates the damage caused paintings. Restoration cost at least 1,000 euros. Official promised to pay for it if the insurance payments will not cover damage caused to the canvas . Mr. Cassago soon resigns . And on his farewell party will be careful with bottles of champagne - let them discover other better .
Prepared by Mary Onuchina , AI
Sources : telegraph.co.uk , artinvestment.ru
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