Packing

Premium Fine Art Packing

We diligently construct protective crates for delicate investments, ensuring complete safety throughout rigorous international shipping routes.

  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Services
  4. »
  5. Packing

Custom Fine Art Packing

Safeguarding irreplaceable pieces demands flawless transit preparation. Our specialist technicians evaluate each artwork, selecting premium archival materials to prevent surface friction and moisture damage. We manufacture bespoke wooden cases tailored to exact dimensions. This meticulous method guarantees absolute protection against physical shocks during complex international logistics.

Transit Crating Authority

Since 1983, our London specialists have crafted custom timber containers for invaluable collections. We eliminate shipping risks using museum-standard wrapping techniques. Dispatching worldwide from Battersea, our experienced technicians provide unmatched reassurance. Trust our dedicated team to secure your fragile masterpieces expertly before any major global transit.

Client reviews

Trust in Their Words

The best way to showcase our commitment is through the experiences and stories of those who have partnered with us.

Questions

Have a Question?
Find Your Answer

Explore answers to frequently asked questions about our services and work.

We utilise a wide variety of industry-approved protective materials tailored to the specific needs of your piece. Whether we are handling delicate glassware, fragile sculptures, or sensitive oil paintings, our team selects the optimum materials. Our options range from high-quality soft wrapping for local transit to specialised materials that protect against moisture, temperature fluctuations, and vibration during longer journeys.

Yes, we provide comprehensive packing solutions for international shipping. Depending on the fragility of the artwork and the mode of transport, we can construct custom transit frames or fully enclosed, reinforced crates suitable for air or sea freight. Our freight casing is designed to withstand the rigours of international transit, ensuring your valuable pieces arrive in pristine condition.

Absolutely. All of our employees are fully trained art technicians with extensive experience in the specialist handling and packing of high-value items. From contemporary paintings to delicate antique sculptures, our team understands the precise handling requirements and vulnerabilities of different mediums, ensuring absolute discretion, safety, and professionalism at every stage of the packing process.

Soft wrapping involves using layers of protective, industry-approved materials to safeguard an artwork, usually for short-distance or dedicated vehicle transport. A transit frame, however, is a rigid, custom-built wooden structure that surrounds the wrapped artwork. This provides a crucial secondary layer of structural protection against impact, which is highly recommended for fragile pieces, sculptures, or artworks undertaking longer journeys.

Yes, we specialise in creating museum-standard travelling exhibition casing. These highly engineered crates are specifically designed for the rigorous demands of touring exhibitions. They feature tailored, shock-absorbing interiors and robust exteriors, providing exceptional protection for paintings, sculptures, and delicate objects as they travel securely between international galleries, museums, and auction houses.

Get in touch

Let’s Protect What Matters Most

From single pieces to entire collections, we provide discreet, secure, and fully managed fine art logistics. Contact our team to discuss your project in confidence.

CTA artmove image