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Caring for Outdoor Metal Sculpture

Because outdoor metal sculpture represents a monetary and emotional investment and makes a statement about the
owner/s, it should be cared for in the best way possible.  Below are two important ways to do that.


Selecting the best location     An outdoor setting presents conditions and challenges that indoor settings do
                                                    not.  The best way to start caring for outdoor metal sculpture is to select the best
                                                    location.  The link on the left offers a checklist of important things to consider. 

Preserving outdoor metal      Because the outdoor environment can seriously affect metal,  proper maintenance
sculpture                                   is extremely important.  Regular preservation treatment should be planned from the
                                                     start.


Please note:  This information is mainly for "garden variety" outdoor sculptures.   We strongly advise consulting a professional
conservator for sculptures that have historic significance, are valuable art objects, have deteriorated, are very fragile, or need more
than simple cleaning and maintenance.   Click here for information on caring for historic outdoor sculptures.  Your local art association
should be able to recommend a conservator in your area.  If they are unable, please contact us and we will try to help.