Fine Art and Antiques Moving
Paintings, sculptures, antiques and heirlooms cannot be replaced, so they should not be packed like everything else. We wrap, crate and move each piece on its own, for collectors, galleries and families.
- Custom wooden crates
- Handled piece by piece
- Insurance assistance
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Packing chosen for each piece
Framed paintings crack at the corners, canvases dent and old wood splits with sudden knocks. Each piece needs its own packing, chosen for its size, material and value.
We wrap artwork in soft layers, protect corners and glass, and build a custom wooden crate for anything fragile or valuable. Sculptures and antiques are padded and fixed inside the crate so they cannot move.
We move art for collectors, galleries and families, within Pune and to other cities. Moving a full home with a few special pieces? We add art handling to your household shifting.
At a glance
- Items
- Paintings, sculptures, antiques
- Packing
- Foam, bubble wrap, custom crates
- Handling
- Piece by piece, never stacked
- Records
- Photos and condition notes
- Insurance
- Based on declared value
Five steps for every piece of art
The same method for a small print or a large canvas. Only the crate size changes.
- 01
Condition check
Each piece is photographed and its condition noted before we touch it.
- 02
Soft wrap
Clean wrap and foam protect the surface, frame and any glass.
- 03
Corners and edges
Foam corners and edge guards take the knocks that crack frames.
- 04
Custom crate
A wooden crate is built to size for fragile and valuable pieces.
- 05
Upright transport
Crates travel upright, secured on their own, never under other goods.
Art and antiques we handle
Paintings and prints
Framed and unframed works, canvases and limited edition prints.
Sculptures and statues
Stone, metal, wood and ceramic pieces, padded inside custom crates.
Antique furniture
Old wood furniture wrapped and handled so joints and carvings stay intact.
Collectibles
Coins, figurines, clocks and display pieces packed individually.
Mirrors and glass art
Glass protected with foam and crated for the road.
Gallery moves
Pickups from artists and deliveries to galleries and exhibition venues.
Soft packing or a wooden crate?
We suggest the right option after seeing each piece. This is how the two compare.
Soft packing
Smaller pieces- Best for
- Small framed prints and light decor
- Material
- Clean wrap, foam and corner guards
- Suits
- Local moves within Pune
- Cost
- Lower, no crate to build
Custom wooden crate
Large or valuable- Best for
- Large canvases, glass, sculptures, antiques
- Material
- Crate built to size, padded inside
- Suits
- Long-distance moves and storage
- Cost
- Higher, priced by crate size
How to prepare your artwork for a move
A little homework before packing day protects your pieces and makes any claim simple.
- 01
Photograph every piece
Take clear photos of the front, the back and any existing marks. They support the condition notes we make.
- 02
Note the value
List the value of each piece, with invoices or valuations if you have them. Cover through our transit insurance is based on this declared value.
- 03
Share sizes in advance
Measure large canvases and sculptures so we can build crates of the right size before the move day.
- 04
Tell us about glass
Let us know which frames have glass, so we protect the glass before wrapping the frame.
- 05
Keep pieces dry
Until packing day, keep art in a dry room away from bathrooms, kitchens and open windows.
- 06
Mention heavy fixings
Large mirrors and heavy frames are sometimes hung on special brackets. Tell us in advance so the crew brings the right tools.
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Fine art moving questions
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How do you pack large paintings?
Large paintings are wrapped, their corners and glass protected, and then placed in a wooden crate built to size. They travel upright and are never stacked with other goods.
Is insurance available for art?
Yes. We help you arrange transit insurance based on the declared value of each piece. Keep a valuation or purchase record ready.
Can you move art for a gallery or exhibition?
Yes. We move artworks for collectors and galleries, including pickup from artists and delivery to exhibition venues.
How much does art moving cost?
It depends on the number and size of pieces, the crating needed and the distance. We quote after seeing photos or a quick survey.
Can you move a single painting?
Yes. We pack and move single pieces as well as full collections, with the same care for each.
Can you store artwork between moves?
Yes. Crated art can stay in our storage in Pune until you need it. Tell us if a piece should be kept upright or flat.
Do you move art to other cities?
Yes. Crated art travels to other cities either with your household goods or on its own, upright and secured in the truck.
Related services
- Packing and UnpackingBubble wrap, corrugated sheets and wooden crates chosen for every item.
- Household ShiftingFull home packing, safe transport and unpacking for anything from a 1RK to a villa.
- Transit InsuranceInsurance assistance so your goods are covered from pickup to delivery.
- Warehouse and StorageShort and long term storage for household goods and vehicles in Pune.