Bovis Fine Art Middle East: expertise in the deinstallation and secure storage of a 10-ton monumental clock in Dubai
At Bovis Fine Art Middle East in Dubai, we take pride in our expertise in handling, transporting, and securely storing valuable and delicate works of art. One of our recent projects involved the meticulous deinstallation, transport, and reinstallation for secure storage of a monumental ornamental clock weighing 10,000 kg, with an estimated value of USD 1 million due to its 10 kg of pure gold.
The project: deinstallation and reinstallation for secure storage
Item: Monumental ornamental clock
Weight: 10,000 kg
Value: USD 1 million (due to its 10 kg of pure gold)
Materials: Gilded bronze, malachite, pure gold
Project Duration: Two weeks for deinstallation, 1.5 weeks for reinstallation
Our comprehensive service
Careful deinstallation of the clock:
Our team began with the careful and systematic deinstallation of the monumental clock. Given its size and the delicate nature of its materials—gilded bronze, malachite, and pure gold—each step was executed with extreme precision to avoid any damage.
Identification of each component for future reassembly:
To ensure the clock could be accurately reassembled at a later date, each component was meticulously identified, cataloged, and labeled. This process is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the clock’s structure and design during the reinstallation phase.
Secure packing of each element:
Every part of the clock was carefully packed using specialized materials designed to protect high-value and sensitive items during transport and storage. This step is essential to preserve the clock’s components, particularly its malachite and gold details, against any potential damage.
Heavy and delicate handling of the largest components:
For the heaviest and most cumbersome parts of the clock, our team utilized advanced lifting equipment, including a scaffolding tower, an aluminum gantry, and a telehandler. These tools allowed us to handle these elements safely, avoiding any strain or damage during the process.
Transportation of components to our secure storage facility:
Once deinstalled and packed, the clock’s components were transported to our climate-controlled, secure storage facility with precise hygrometric control. This warehouse is specially designed to accommodate high-value artworks, offering optimal conditions for their long-term preservation.
Unloading and unpacking of components:
Upon arrival at our facility, the clock’s elements were carefully unloaded and unpacked, preparing them for the next phase of the project.
Reassembly of the clock in our climate-controlled warehouse for long-term storage:
Finally, the clock was expertly reassembled in our climate-controlled warehouse, where it will be securely stored for a long duration. Our warehouse features advanced hygrometric control, ensuring that temperature and humidity levels are maintained within optimal ranges to protect the integrity of delicate materials such as bronze, malachite, and gold.
Bovis Fine Art Middle East: your partner for art handling and secure storage
Bovis Fine Art Middle East in Dubai has established itself as a leader in the handling and transport of high-value artworks. Our climate-controlled warehouse, with precise hygrometric control, is perfectly suited for the secure storage of artworks, ensuring their preservation under the best possible conditions.
Whether you need to transport, store, or handle valuable artworks, Bovis Fine Art Middle East offers the expertise and facilities necessary to meet the highest standards of care and security. Contact us today to discuss how we can assist with your next art handling project in Dubai or the region.
