For a museum, gallery, auction house or artist, moving works of art is always a delicate operation. Because paintings, sculptures, photographs and collectibles are generally fragile and difficult to move, and their value to their owners is priceless. Moving works of art therefore requires special care, particularly during packing, handling and transportation. What precautions need to be taken to ensure the safe transfer of artworks? Les Gentlemen du déménagement can advise and assist you with all your art moving needs in France and abroad.
Packaging, handling and transporting works of art require patience, care and precision in the execution of technical gestures.
We regularly work for museums and on cultural and archaeological sites.
We will put our expertise at your disposal to study your needs in this area.
Whether you're in charge of exhibiting works of art or presenting them for sale, you're well aware that transferring them can expose them to a number of risks. Firstly, because these are fragile pieces that can be damaged during transit. But also because they can be bulky and heavy, making them difficult to move.
What's more, the fact that they are unique creations increases their sentimental, cultural and financial value. In the event of an exhibition requiring the transport of works of art, you need to be able to guarantee the proper handling of the pieces and secure transport to avoid damage or theft.
Moving artworks requires special treatment in terms of packing, handling and transport.
Before moving works of art, it is necessary to pack them in containers adapted to their nature and dimensions. That's why the packaging is generally made to measure. It takes into account the work's characteristics (dimensions and weight), as well as its fragility and age.
The work must be protected against shock and vibration, but can also be packed in a chemically-neutral material such as tissue paper, Tyvek or Meline, to ensure that its surface is not damaged. Our teams can offer you different types of protection for works of art, depending on their nature: stamping, cardboard boxes, various types of crates (wrap, clamshell, zippered, compartmentalized, air-conditioned, etc.).
Handling works of art requires great precision in the technical gestures involved in moving and loading them. That's why our teams of movers are trained in the handling of heavy pieces and the meticulous handling of works of art.
Their transport also requires specific equipment to immobilize the pieces so that they do not move, slip or tip during transport. We have all the equipment needed to move and load works of art for transport, whatever their weight and size: carts and dollies, lifting equipment, trucks equipped with securing or padding devices...
Firstly, because we regularly work for museums and on cultural and archaeological sites, we have the necessary experience for these very specific assignments.
As specialists in removals for professionals and private individuals, we also have recognized know-how in this field, attested by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification. We're also well versed in the declaration of value procedures that are essential when moving, especially for valuable items. Finally, we can also help you with the administrative and customs formalities involved in transferring works of art internationally.
Contact us to find out more about our services for museums, exhibition organizers, gallery owners, auction houses and artists. Our advisors are at your disposal to discuss your specific art transfer requirements.