An artwork on show abroad. There and back.
Galleria L.V. had to lend a painting to an exhibition in London: outside the European Union, so with real customs both ways. A unique piece, to be protected over every kilometre and brought home afterwards, with customs paperwork in order both ways.
Six facts, no fluff.
For an artwork, transport starts with packing: the right crate and the right paperwork matter as much as the journey.
The goods
A large-format painting, about 2 metres by 1.5, a unique piece.
The route
Brescia, London for the exhibition and return to Brescia after the event.
The problem
Protecting the work in transit and handling a temporary export: the goods must come back, it is not a sale.
The solution
Custom wooden crate, temporary export paperwork, dedicated transport and All Risks insurance.
Timing
Delivery during set-up days, three months on show, pickup at closing.
The result
Work exhibited and returned to the gallery in the same condition as on departure.
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How it went.
From packing to return, a single contact.
Pickup
Site visit, measurements and construction of the custom wooden crate.
Documents and customs
Customs paperwork for temporary export and agreed insurance cover.
Transport
Dedicated door-to-door transport to the exhibition venue.
Delivery
After the exhibition, pickup, return to Italy and closing of the customs paperwork.
Questions about this case.
Do you build the crates for artworks yourselves?
Yes. We make custom wooden crates for paintings and artworks, designed for the type of work and the journey it has to make.
Do artworks travel insured?
We can arrange All Risks insurance, with cover according to the conditions, limits and exclusions of the agreed policy.
Do you also handle the return of the work after the exhibition?
Yes. We arrange pickup when the exhibition closes, the return to Italy and the closing of the temporary export customs paperwork.
