As Lyon & Turnbull marks its 200th year, it’s a good moment to reflect on the people and the work behind the scenes that make everything we do possible. Among the most fundamental of these is the careful handling of the objects entrusted to us.
Every work of art, piece of furniture or object that enters our salerooms carries its own history and its own requirements. For the art handling team, careful handling is not simply about moving objects from one place to another; it is about understanding what each piece needs. A gilt frame may require one approach, a delicate ceramic another, while a large piece of furniture demands careful coordination and teamwork. Each object must be assessed, supported and installed in a way that protects both its physical condition and its integrity.
