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Sardinian Politician Damages Priceless Artwork at Reception

11/17/2025

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Sardinian politician Emanuele Cani damaged a priceless Labour Charter stained glass window by Mario Sironi during a reception at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy in Rome, but he did not sustain injuries.
The 1932 work by Mario Sironi is a controversial yet important part of Italy's artistic history.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of valuable artworks.
A separate incident involved a tourist damaging an 18th-century painting while taking a selfie.

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Sardinian politician Emanuele Cani damaged a priceless Labour Charter stained glass window by Mario Sironi during a reception at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy in Rome, but he did not sustain injuries.
The 1932 work by Mario Sironi is a controversial yet important part of Italy's artistic history.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of valuable artworks.
A separate incident involved a tourist damaging an 18th-century painting while taking a selfie.