Fine Art Movers

The consensus is that a piece of fine art is one of the most difficult and costly items to move - and that’s right. There are hardly any other items that need such care and precision and insurance issues when it comes to transporting, which is why fine art movers are always the best option in selecting who to move your collection or piece of fine art to your new home. Learn more about Our Fine Art Moving Company.

More About Our Fine Art Moving Company

As the owner of fine art, you are not going to settle on a small, inexperienced company to move your sculpture, painting or bust across town, never mind across the country. Fine art is more than simply cargo as the damage or destruction of any piece is not only a loss to the owner but to the world. Fine art, by definition, is much more than just a picture in a frame; it is often a legacy left by an artist of fame, talent and influence. It is only logical therefore that a company specializing in fine art moving be invested with the task of transporting your piece or collection.

But aside from the ‘legacy’ or historical interest that a piece my have, why is it such a bad idea to hire a regular moving company, particularly when the company has a proven background in careful and attentive moving? Well, it’s the extent of the care and the condition of the art in question. Here is a short list of some of chief concerns that face professional fine art movers.

Preservation

Most of pieces of fine art were created centuries ago, from the classic masterpieces of the Dutch landscape artists to the sculptors of the Renaissance in Europe. Contemporary works can also date around 50 years old, but still require special care. That is why they are often (especially paintings) exhibited or stored in specific temperatures to preserve their delicate state. So, the vehicle carrying them must also match those conditions. The specifics may relate to humidity or temperature, but the regulations both must be adhered to in order to safely transport the piece.

Damage Possibilities

Even with the finest air conditions and temperature regulations matched, there is always a large amount of risk because of the natural vibrations that can be picked up from the road way. Each piece must be properly wrapped with a blanket-like coat, usually from special fibres to ensure no increase in temperature behind it and no scraping from abrasive fibres on the surface. Each item is usually also secured firmly, with paintings on their side and sculptures crated and carefully cushioned. When it comes to travelling on the road, vehicles can be equipped with highly sensitive suspension systems to absorb the impact.

Security

You don’t need to speak to an insurance company to know just how valuable a piece of fine art can be. So, when it comes to transporting them from one place to another the vehicle sometimes needs to be as secure as a security truck. That means a special moving truck with a lot of locks and perhaps an armed guard inside. That is of course an extreme example, but your piece of fine art will hardly seem less valuable to you.

It’s always best to try to find a dedicated fine art moving company to move your painting, sculpture or bust to your new home. After all the stress involved in preparing your move, packing your boxes and organizing the mountain of things that needed to be organized, enlisting the professionals is the least you deserve.