22nd August 2011: Moving and Storing Artwork

Treasured paintings don't really belong in the back of any old moving van.

It's the art works we display in our living spaces that stamp our individual style and perhaps substance on a home, and while appliances and more functional objects come and go, these are the pieces we keep.

But if for some reason you're between homes, if you're moving overseas for a time, or if you're downsizing, you'll probably need to pack up your precious art works and put them in storage.

When organising transport and storage, you'll want to be doubly sure that these valuable items will be treated with the greatest care at every stage of the process.

Art dealer Martin Gallon is well experienced in moving and storing artwork. His company, Martin Gallon International Art, specialises in European and international paintings that date back as far as the 16th Century. Martin recommends careful handling for all artwork you, whatever its market price.

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