How to care for artworks while shifting?

[hailey]

Hi,

I am shifting my home. I have many costly paintings that I have collected over all these years. Now, I am afraid it might get spoiled while transferring it to the new house. I have been taking care of it well, and now I am really worried about its safety while shifting. I read some useful tips here, http://www.armmove.com/en/blog/art-prints/how-to-properly-care-for-your-art-prints-while-moving/. But still, I would like to get some tips from you all as well. Should I hire professional movers? Will that be a good option?? Please help.

 

[gerald greenblatt]

Hello Hailey,

I have some questions:

The link you posted referred to the transporting of 'art prints'. I suppose the procedure for protecting art prints and paintings is similar. If your paintings are framed,are they covered with glass?  This makes a difference.

How far away are you moving?

If you use professionals, can you insure your pieces?

Gerald

[hailey]

Hi, Thanks for your reply. Some of them are framed and are covered with glass, and some are without glass. I don't know if I could get them insured. Will have to contact a professional moving company and talk to them and see. Thanks anyway.