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Fine Art Shipping
Museum-quality crating and white-glove handling for paintings, sculpture, and irreplaceable pieces.
We Are Art Shipping Professionals
Las Vegas Pack & Ship is a Las Vegas-based, family-branded company with over 25 years of experience handling and shipping fine art, antiques, luxury items, and vintage collectibles of every size and shape. We offer a wide array of artwork shipping and fine art courier services to private collectors, art dealers, galleries, artists, and auction houses. We have an extensive history of building specialty, heat-treated crating for paintings, decorative fine art objects, large marble statues, metal sculptures, vintage furniture, antique pianos, and other high-end, high-value items. Our highly trained staff also offers art packing, museum-quality crating, art storage, art shuttles, white-glove courier delivery, and art installation.
White-Glove Service, Competitive Pricing
Our goal is to provide customized, white-glove fine art shipping and handling solutions of the highest quality while staying affordable and competitively priced. We operate across the United States and internationally, offering a variety of cost-effective air and sea transportation options.
Local Pickup, International Delivery
Use Las Vegas Pack & Ship to properly pack and ship your valuable artwork. Our Pack & Ship Guarantee ensures the proper packing of fragile and high-value items, including artwork. We carry boxes in a variety of sizes and custom-build wood crating to ship your valuable items.
Art Shipping Services in Las Vegas
- ✓Pickup available in the U.S. and Canada
- ✓Specialized packing materials and techniques, including foam-in-place, custom cushioning, blocking & bracing, and custom wood crating — we use Military Specification MIL-PRF-131K Class 1 vapor barrier bags
- ✓Trade show and museum shipping
- ✓Personalized quote for the packing and shipping of goods
- ✓Declared value coverage up to any value based on your shipment
- ✓Full-service pickup in the U.S. and Canada
- ✓Next Day, 2nd Day, Deferred, Ground, and Time Definite service worldwide
- ✓International expertise ensuring your shipment meets complex customs regulations, including ISPM-15 heat-treated wood standards
- ✓Destination services including standard and platinum-level white-glove delivery to businesses and residences
Need a quote? Call us at (702) 509-9630.
A Specialized Sector of Logistics
Fine art shipping and transportation is a specialized sector within logistics that deals with the movement of art pieces — paintings, sculptures, photographs, or other forms of artistic expression. This field is driven by the need to protect artworks from damage, theft, or environmental harm during transit. From private collectors to major museums, demand for secure, efficient, and specialized art transportation has grown alongside the globalization of the art market.
The Art of Packing
The cornerstone of fine art shipping is the packing process. Artworks are often one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable, and of immense value — both culturally and financially. Packing involves:
- Custom crating
- Each artwork may need its own custom-made crate, designed with precision to fit the item snugly. Materials like acid-free paper, foam, and protective fabrics cushion the art against shocks; for extremely valuable pieces, crates may include climate control systems.
- Material selection
- Wood, often treated to comply with international phytosanitary standards, is common. For very sensitive items, materials like aluminum or plastic may be chosen for moisture resistance or lower weight.
- Condition reports
- Before packing, a detailed condition report documents the state of the artwork — crucial for insurance and any potential damage claims.
Transportation Methods
- ✓Air freight — For international transport, air freight is favored for speed, reducing the time art is exposed to potential risks; art couriers may accompany the piece to ensure it's handled correctly.
- ✓Road transport — Within countries or for shorter distances, specialized trucks with air-ride suspension and climate control mitigate vibrations and maintain a stable environment.
- ✓Sea freight — Less common due to longer transit times, but used for large installations or when cost is a significant factor, with a focus on waterproofing and corrosion protection.
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