Art Rescue

Reinstallation of the sculpture "Untitled" 1981, by artist John Henry (American, born 1943) at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska.

On June 27th, 2008 a windstorm reaching 80mph toppled the sculpture.

Although the sculpture needed complete refinishing, we followed the guidelines in our Standards & Safety Manual for painted metal regarding packing for transport. The components were packed and stabilized on a dedicated truck.

After restoration and return to the museum, a dry fit was performed to establish the exact placement of piers for the art.

Templates mark the precise location of the 12" x 42" deep concrete piers.

Two weeks after the concrete is poured, the bottom half of the sculpture is installed.

A crane is used to lift the 17' top sections of the sculpture into place.

Each fastening bolt is tightened using a torque wrench to ensure even tensioning throughout the sculpture.

Two members of our team of Certified Art Rescuers at a residential site.

Fast, professional, museum-quality packing is essential in evacuating artwork. Appropriate safety wear is always necessary in catastrophy sites.

Working with insurance companies, we will promptly pack and evacuate entire collections for museums, auction houses and residences.

Immediate response to fire damage in Chicago. Following procedures outlined in our Standards & Safety Manual, we safely protect all types of valuable objects.