Quincy Steel & Welding Co., Inc.

Scope Of Work

In the spring of 2012, the George D. and Margo Behrakis Gallery (gallery 207) in the Behrakis Wing welcomed a 13-foot marble sculpture of the goddess Juno. Due to its enormous size, the sculpture was airlifted into the gallery through an opening made in the roof. Over the next several months, conservators treated the sculpture in situ, giving visitors a rare chance to observe activities which normally take place behind the scenes. See the updates posted below to learn how the sculpture was moved into the building and how treatment progressed.

Before the statue can be lifted off its base and laid onto a truck, it must be secured within a steel armature. This complex steel cradle, designed by structural engineers (see plans by Weidlinger Associates, Inc. below), consists of a tall U-shaped element that will provide support for the back and both sides of the figure.