Fine Art Shipping: IWS's Safe and Insured Fine Art Service

The handling and shipping of artworks is an extremely delicate and complex activity. Whether it is an old master painting, a contemporary sculpture or a monumental installation, the cultural and economic value of these assets requires rigorous professional ethics and highly specialised logistics expertise. The IWS Fine Art division was created precisely to meet these needs, offering a national and international transport service attended to in every last detail.

Who Our Fine Art Service Is For

Our service is fully personalised and designed to meet the needs of a demanding and diverse clientele. We work daily with:

• Museums and Foundations: for the logistical organisation of temporary exhibitions and international loans.
• Art Galleries and Auction Houses: guaranteeing fast and safe transport for industry trade fairs and deliveries to buyers.
• Artists and Private Collectors: offering comprehensive support for the handling and protection of their artistic heritage.

Bespoke Packaging and All-Risk Insurance

The safety of the artwork begins before the journey even starts. Our highly specialised technicians handle the design and production of bespoke packaging, using certified materials and museum-grade crates designed to protect the work from impacts, vibrations and temperature fluctuations. Furthermore, to guarantee the complete peace of mind of our clients, the IWS Fine Art service includes the option of taking out an All-Risk insurance policy, calibrated to the actual market value of the work, covering every phase of the shipment and handling.

Fine Arts Documentation and Customs Management

Shipping artworks abroad, especially outside the European Union, requires navigating strict bureaucratic procedures. Our team of experts takes charge of the entire documentation management, including liaison with the Superintendencies and Export Offices. We handle directly all the necessary Fine Arts (BBAA) procedures, including:

• ALC (Certificate of Free Circulation)
• DVAL (Value Declaration for works over 70 years old with a value below €13,500)
• CAS (Certificate of Completed Shipment) and CAI (Certificate of Completed Import)
• Related renewals, discharges and management of customs operations for definitive or temporary export.

Our Services in Brief

Choosing IWS Fine Art means selecting a single partner for the entire art logistics chain:

• Dedicated and secure transport and storage.
• Home collection with qualified personnel.
• National and international shipments by road, sea and air.
• Comprehensive customs and fiscal assistance.

Do you need to move an artwork and are looking for maximum security? Contact our head office in La Morra (CN) on +39 0173 500426, or write to us for a consultation and personalised quote.