Value is depreciated when fine art and sculptures, that susceptible to damage during the move, is impacted, despite their heavy and sturdiness, they are still delicate in nature. Making certain they reach their destination requires special care and attention. In fact, for their safe transportation during a move, each art piece should have its own unique accommodations. For instance, moving the large marble sculpture requires specific packaging differently than the small but priceless painting in your collection. Having custom preparations for their move can offer you more confidence they will get to the new home safely. Below are some tips and suggestions that we at Excalibur Moving & Storage would like to share today to keep your sculptures and fine art safe during your move. When working with your moving company, be sure to address your artwork separately from the rest of your possessions.
Art Sculptures
Sculptures are unique individually and come in a variety of density and weight as well as shapes and sizes. Providing custom crating is an optimal solution for the most delicate sculptures though they are frequently more resistant to transportation damage, taking the extra safety precautions is in your better interest. To offer more security and safety to withstand the long road ahead, custom crating solutions can be equipped with foam-padding. When it comes to sculptures, the transportation itself is the main concern. Smaller scale sculptures can still prove to be awkward and difficult to manipulate. Whether through a doorway or other alternatives is predetermined with the mover has the precise dimensions of the sculptures. Should a sculpture be safely disassembled while applying the appropriate steps and protocol on doing so, we recommend this method for moving the sculpture. You may have to consider utilizing a crane, which are not particularly expensive to rent, to ensure a safe move with larger scale sculptures. Make certain that anyone offering assistance with the handling of the sculptures is wearing a pair of high-quality gloves to prevent unintentional damage and a better grip.
Art Paintings
Engineered from wooden casings that is assembled around the art piece and then disassembled upon arrival, are the custom creates that are perfectly designed to fit around the painting, is preferable to preserving the integrity and safety of your paintings. By using precise dimensions, the custom crate is built of heavy and durable wood to perfectly fit around the painting. The changing humidity and other damaging conditions that might be presented on the road ahead as the furniture potentially slides back and forth provides instant safeguarding by crating your fine paintings. In order to not compromise the delicate pigments, especially when dealing with irreplaceable artwork, some paintings need to be placed in climate-controlled environments.
Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial Moving in Los Angeles County, CA & Beyond
The framed art and delicate sculptures require care when manipulating them for a move, and no matter if your collection is small or extensive, it is important to practice extreme safety concerns when you pack and transporting of your valuable art pieces. Excalibur Moving & Storage is readily available to provide expert safety and protections when you need to move. Call us today!
