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Art RECOVERY
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ON CALL-EMERGENCY RESPONSE ART RECOVERY SERVICES
We work with insurance carriers, restoration companies, museums and collectors nationwide to respond to large scale disasters and assist with art claims.
24/7 HOTLINE: 312-344-0331 247@artifactservices.com
Onsite claims assistance to address humidity and water damage for specialty contents, fine art, heirlooms, antiques, frames, paintings, fine furniture, documents, sculpture and artwork.
Facilitating claims for Chubb adjusters and insureds
with dedicated expert assistance through every step of the process
for fine art, antiques, furniture and unique contents
We streamline claims by providing
Fast cycle times
A quick turnaround with no operational roadblocks. Claims will never be held up or lost.
White-glove service
The same high quality service to every client and walk them through the claim, valuation and restoration processes so they feel comfortable and satisfied. Clients will always walk away more knowledgeable and informed about their contents and how to care for them.
Transparency and consistent updates
Unprompted updates and are always available to answer questions or concerns.
Accuracy
Our conservation reports are thorough and fully explain the determined damages and the treatment required. Our valuation reports are completely transparent and fully supported with detailed market data and supporting documentation.
Results
We leave each claim assignment in a position to be fully resolved and closed. Our valuations and restoration will provide savings and complete satisfaction for your customer.
ON CALL 24/7
312-344-0331
chubbclaims@artifactservices.com
CONTENTS SERVICES
Inventory and Evaluation
Evacuation & Transportation
Specialty Contents Restoration
Planning and Prevention
RESTORATION OF
PAINTINGS
WORKS ON PAPER
FURNITURE
FRAMES
ANTIQUES
BOOKS
MIRRORS
TAXIDERMY
On Call 24/7
call or text
312-344-0331
First Steps to Recover of Water Damaged Art and Antique Collections
Expert assistance for successful recovery of fine art, antiques, fine furnture in Louisiana caused by Hurricane Ida.
When your safety is confirmed, following a storm, flood or hurricane, time is of the essence when fine art, antique and furniture collections are exposed to water. While standing water is the instant concern, there are two environmental perils that immediately follow: elevated humidity and mold.
Documentation-Photograph the items in their current state.
Video-If you have access to video, also take video as it can capture more footage in a smaller amount of time. The documentation allows for a snapshot in time but can also help facilitate managing the restoration process as well as submitting a claim in the future.
Inventory-Make an inventory of the items. Identify the priority items. All items should be inventoried prior to leaving the premises.
PPE-Wear gloves when handling items. Depending on the nature of the exposure and contaminants in the water, respirators and additional protection may be recommended. While protecting the artifacts, you also want to make sure to take personal precaution as well.
Contact a Conservator-To assist with the recovery and triage of affected items. Time is of the essence, the sooner the items are addressed, the more successful the treatment results.
Relocate-Items should be removed from the exposure and relocated to a secured, climate-controlled environment as soon as possible. When handling compromised items, take care to handle cautiously as they are likely structurally compromised, and can be further damaged from handling.
-Avoid using heaters to quickly dry out wet items. This could result in shrinkage and further damage.
-Place items in a well-lit, stable environment with fans to help circulate the air.
-Detached fragments should be identified and once dry, placed in labeled bags and stored with the artifact.
-If drawers can be safely removed, they should be emptied and removed from their cabinets to facilitate drying, as well as reduce weight if they need to be carried.
-Do not lean fine art or framed artwork against each other. Paintings are vulnerable to direct contact of other items. Damage can also be caused from friction of hanging hardware from other frames.
-Avoid wrapping wet items in plastic since that will inhibit gradual drying and will cause further damage.
It is important to never assume that a piece cannot be successfully treated. Often, a piece, even with catastrophic damage, can be successfully treated. You should always check with a conservator for options. The documentation completed even in the first step is a great way to start the conversation about options and costs for potential treatment.
ON CALL -EMERGENCY RESPONSE-ART RECOVERY SERVICES
We work with insurance carriers, restoration companies, museums and collectors nationwide to respond to large scale disasters and assist with art claims.
24/7 HOTLINE: 312-344-0331
Onsite claims assistance to address humidity and water damage for specialty contents, fine art, heirlooms, antiques, frames, paintings, fine furniture, documents, sculpture and artwork.