Art pieces can be very difficult to crate and move, as any experienced or casual collector knows. Crating art pieces requires delicate measurements and considerations.
While standard crates are available that will fit many pictures and small sculptures, it’s best to buy specially created crates for expensive art pieces, as this minimizes the movement of the art during shipping and greatly reduces the chances of damage. Professional shipping companies are experts in crating art with special materials to keep the pieces stationary and to pad and cushion the art pieces during transit. This becomes exceptionally important when multiple art pieces or any entire collection is being crated and moved, as the use of substandard shipping materials can be disastrous. It’s important to consider how factors like heat will affect crated art, and professional crating is absolutely necessary.
When selecting a moving company, make sure that they have experience in moving fine art, and have the dimensions of your piece ready to make the process as smooth and simple as possible. Knowing your mover is an important step when protecting your art while in transit.
