Fine Art Transportation Worldwide
Compass Fine Art Services works closely with private and professional clients to provide comprehensive services in logistic and transportation for the arts with a white glove mentality, local focus and a global reach.
With over 30 years experience handling artwork, sculpture, designer furniture, and museum pieces, Compass has been trusted by some of the leading galleries and auction houses as well as private collectors around the world. By air, sea, and over land, we can offer a gamut of services up to and including hand carriage, escort services, armed guards, as well loading supervision on the tarmac or dockside.
Customs Brokerage
A full service in house brokerage department with specialized experience in fine art is capable of handling both works terminating in the United States as well as temporary imports. Compass Fine Art Services can assist with both shipments being imported on a single use bond as well as under a temporary import license.
Fine Art Storage
Our 16,000 square foot warehouse is immediately outside of JFK minimizing the transit between warehouse and plane door. Our fine art clients benefit from insured, guarded, and thermo-ventilated solutions for long term or short term storage. We also feature temperature control and high security vault services for particularly sensitive pieces. Finally, our warehouse management system provides inventory control via our client portal allowing for the piece of mind of total transparency.
Customized Packing & Crating
We offer custom packing and crating solutions with combined condition reporting and photographs ensuring that each item reaches its destination intact and without incident regardless of weather or transport conditions.
Fine Art Insurance
Compass Fine Art Services offers comprehensive insurance through A-rated insurance companies ensuring peace of mind that should an unlikely unfortunate event result in damage, your investment is protected.
Art Collection Management
Whether we are collecting artwork from a full service auction house, a gallery, or a private residence, Compass Fine Art Services’ white glove pick up and delivery guarantees a simple and secure process. Our team of specially trained art-handlers have the equipment and know how to load and unload, and provide on-site crating options for especially delicate pieces.
On-Call 24/7
For critical international moves, we maintain a dedicated staff on call and able to respond to any issues that might arise ensuring prompt action.