Seattle · San Francisco · Los Angeles · New York · Shanghai · Beijing
Custodians of work that cannot be replaced.
White-glove fine art transport, crating, and installation for galleries, collectors, and institutions. From crate to wall, handled with the rigor of a museum.
What We Do
End-to-end art logistics.
Art Transportation
Local, national, and international transport with climate-controlled vehicles and real-time tracking. Serving Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and China.
Crating & Packing
Museum-quality custom crates built specifically for each piece. Archival materials, vibration dampening, and full insurance coverage.
Installation
White-glove hanging and placement by trained art handlers. Wall preparation, hardware selection, and precise positioning.
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.
Assessment & Proposal
We begin with a detailed survey of each work medium, dimensions, condition, value, and destination. From there we engineer a handling plan, route, and insurance schedule, delivered as a written proposal with a clear, itemized quote.
Custom Crating & Secure Transit
Each piece is condition-reported, then packed in archival materials and custom-built crates engineered to its specifications. 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.
Installation & Final Sign-Off
Our team uncrates, inspects, and installs the work to museum standards wall preparation, hardware selection, lighting, and precise placement. A post-install condition report is issued and counter-signed, closing the chain of custody.
Who We Serve
Trusted by the people who care most.
Vault Fine Arts works with the institutions, businesses, and individuals who set the standard for how fine art is handled.
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.
Selected Works
A glimpse of recent projects.
From museum installations and gallery shipments to private residence deliveries and long-term storage, every project reflects our commitment to museum-grade care.
Contemporary Install
Multi-handler installation of a large-scale abstract painting in a private gallery.
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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