STORAGE
The Art Move offices and store are situated in Battersea, South West London, close to both Chelsea and Vauxhall bridges. Our storage facilities offer
- HM Customs bonded storage for works held in bond or on temporary import
- transit storage for short-term/mid-journey
- longer term storage. NB Cheaper rates may be available for off-site storage of lower value items. eg empty cases, plinths, stands etc.
- climate control
- 24 hour high security
- viewing areas
- off-street parking for visiting clients
- assistance of trained art handlers. NB – this must be booked in advance as it is subject to availability of staff.
- storage/ transport co-ordination for touring exhibitions
- collection-storage-delivery arrangements during home relocation/renovation
- database/photographic records for storage of group and private collections
- canvas unstretching/restretching service (subject to inspection)
Collection Management
Storage, maintenance and administration of corporate/private art collections
- computerised database of artwork
- use of client’s numbering system
- facility for making or holding photographic records
- unwrapping & re-wrapping
- provision of client’s stock reports with lists sorted as required – eg by stock number, by artist etc
- Central London delivery discounts for storage volumes over 5 cubic metres (see pricing)
Other In-Store Services
- digital/print photography
- conservation reports
- arrangements for conservation, framing or gilding
- wrapping and casing service to museum standards
- uncasing & condition report service on arrival/collection. NB – This usually requires the attendance of the client or their representative
Storage Pricing
- minimum weekly charge £12.
- standard storage rate @£1.50 per cubic metre per day
- customs Bonded storage rate @£2.00 per cubic metre per day
- wrapping from £10.00
- £12 minimum handling charge for movements or viewing.
- NB – Deals can be arranged for clients storing more than 10m3 or who wish to store for extended periods
