Protecting Your Collection During Art Transportation

protecting art collectionWhen art pieces are ready to meet new eyes at another museum or gallery, it’s best to ensure that they are handled with white-glove service. Art transportation is, in a way, an artform – perfecting the process of packaging and securing artwork during travel takes knowledge and experience. 

When it comes to protecting your valuable pieces, enlist the help of a professional fine art service company, such as Art Work Fine Art Services. With offices in Portland and Seattle, Art Work FAS specializes in expert handling of artwork. Read more below about what we do to secure your collection during transportation.

Secure Crating and Packaging

The most secure way to protect your collection during art transportation is to uniquely crate and package your items. All Art Work Fine Art Services crates are custom built to precisely fit your objects. The crates are constructed of high-quality plywood and are clearly stenciled with handling and orientation instructions to further ensure that your artwork is protected.

Safe Shipping and Art Transportation

An experienced and professional team will ensure safe art shipping. With a fleet of vehicles owned by the company, Art Work FAS can provide services such as art shipping domestically and internationally, art transportation in residential and corporate relocation, and use of our West Coast shuttle service. View the Shuttle Schedule.

Reliable Warehouse Storage

Between points A and B, you may need to store pieces until they are ready to be transported to their destination. We have warehouse facilities in Seattle and Portland where we can store your collection short or long-term. 24/7 alarm system monitoring and even climate control for delicate pieces ensure that they are well–preserved and safe while in our care.

No matter where your art collection goes next, choose to protect your artwork by hiring a professional fine art services company that will handle your valuables with care.

Do you need art transportation services? Contact us for an estimate.

Specialized Knowledge From Our Experts  

For nearly 30 years, Art Work Fine Art Services has served as the trusted logistics partner to some of America’s most highly-regarded museums, galleries, collectors, and artists. We specialize in expert and custom solutions for domestic and international shipping, warehousing, and preservation of artwork. 

Our team is made up of passionate experts in many mediums, including design, painting, printmaking, carpentry, photography, and sculpture. Art Work FAS offers services in Portland and Seattle, in addition to California’s Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, New York City, and across the Rocky Mountains.   

To request an estimate or find out more about the services Art Work Fine Art Services offers, contact us 

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