Sculpture, Contemporary and Modern Art at Home
Quick answer
Sculpture and contemporary art kept at home are usually insured as specified items within high-value contents or under a fine art policy. Insurers typically ask for valuations, whether works are displayed outdoors, how they are installed, and whether they are ever moved or lent. Some policies offer agreed value cover.
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Points Insurers Commonly Consider
- Valuation and artist provenance
- Fragility and materials (glass, ceramic, mixed media)
- Outdoor display and fixing
- Installation and lighting
- Loans to galleries, transit and storage
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Frequently asked questions
Are outdoor sculptures covered?
Garden and outdoor works may need to be declared specifically, and some policies apply conditions such as fixing to a plinth.
What is agreed value?
An amount agreed in advance that is paid if the work is totally lost, avoiding disputes over market value.
Is art covered when moved to a new home?
Transit cover varies. Moves are often arranged with specialist art handlers and declared to the insurer.
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