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Custodians of work that cannot be replaced.
White-glove fine art transportation, installation, storage, and international logistics for collectors, galleries, museums, and institutions.
What We Do
End-to-end art logistics.
Art Transportation
Local, domestic, and international transport, including air freight, ocean freight, customs clearance, import/export documentation, and cargo insurance.
Crating & Packing
Museum-quality crating, soft packing, archival materials, export packing, and custom crate design engineered for each work.
Installation
Residential, museum, and gallery installation, deinstallation, and rigging for large-scale works by trained art handlers.
Why Vault Fine Arts
Built for the work that cannot be replaced.
White-glove handling, every touch.
Trained handlers, archival materials, and museum-grade protocols on every job no exceptions, no shortcuts.
Discretion and confidentiality.
We protect the work and the names attached to it. NDAs on request, vetted crews, and quiet logistics.
Logistics precision.
Pre-approved routes, named points of contact, GPS tracking, and an unbroken chain of custody from pickup to install.
Personalized service.
One coordinator per engagement. Direct lines, written quotes within 48 hours, and a plan tailored to your collection.
How We Work
A disciplined, transparent process.
- 01
Assessment
We review each work's medium, dimensions, condition, value, and destination, then document every requirement and constraint before planning begins.
- 02
Proposal
We engineer a tailored handling plan, route, insurance schedule, and timeline, delivered as a written proposal with a clear, itemized quote.
- 03
Packing
Each piece is condition-reported, then packed in archival materials and custom-built crates engineered to its exact specifications.
- 04
Transportation
Climate-controlled, air-ride vehicles and vetted handlers carry the work along a pre-approved route, with GPS tracking and named points of contact at every stage.
- 05
Installation
Our team uncrates, inspects, and installs the work to museum standards, then issues a post-install condition report for final sign-off.
Who We Serve
Trusted by Collectors, Galleries, Museums, and Institutions
We provide white-glove fine art logistics for collectors, galleries, museums, auction houses, designers, and corporate collections, delivering museum-grade care on projects of every scale.
Galleries & Dealers
Exhibition installs, art-fair logistics, and client deliveries handled to gallery standards.
Museums & Institutions
Loan coordination, condition reporting, and exhibition turnover with full chain of custody.
Private Collectors
Residential installs, climate storage, and discreet international transport for personal collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers before you ask.
- Are you fully insured?
- Yes. Every shipment is covered by comprehensive fine art insurance, with additional declared-value coverage available on request.
- Do you handle international shipments?
- We coordinate cross-border transport between the United States and China, including customs, documentation, and vetted in-country partners.
- How quickly can you provide a quote?
- Most consultation requests receive a tailored proposal within 24 hours. Time-sensitive projects are prioritized.
- Can you accommodate special installation requirements?
- Yes. From heavy sculpture rigging to climate-sensitive works and gallery-grade hanging, our team is trained for bespoke install scenarios.
Ready to move your collection?
Let's create a handling plan tailored to your collection. Tell us about your project and our team will respond within 24 hours.
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