Area of intervention
Museums & Exhibitions
Packing, transport and installation of works of art for museums, exhibition centres and foundations
From packing to hanging, ESI Fine Art supports museums, exhibition centres and foundations all over the world.
Specialists in the transport of works of art for museums, exhibition centres and foundations
ESI FINE ART brings a specific expertise to the transport of works of art and exhibition logistics.
Paintings, sculptures, collectors’ items, photographs, furniture and design pieces, antiques, couture collections: every piece is handled, packed and shipped around the world by our teams.
We adapt each operation to the specifications, the budget and the technical constraints of museums and historic buildings.
Our experience in the transport of works of art and valuable objects
Combined with our knowledge of international regulations, it allows us to carry out shipments in optimal safety conditions.
We also benefit from a network of specialized partners worldwide, which ensures the continuity and quality of our services.
Nos camions sont spécialement conçus pour garantir la sécurité et la préservation de vos œuvres d’arts lors du transport. Ils sont capitonnés pour éviter les chocs, climatisés pour des conditions thermiques optimales et dotés de suspensions hydrauliques pour une stabilité maximale.
Our method
Four stages, from the loan file to the hanging in the gallery.
Survey & condition check
Review of the loan file and on-site inspection of the works, their weight, dimensions and handling requirements.
Museum-quality packing
Crates built in our workshops to the lenders’ specifications, with soft protections and bespoke cushioning.
Transport & courier
Fine Art trucks — padded, climate-controlled and air-ride — with fine-art formalities and customs declarations.
Installation & hanging
Riggers and installers trained in specific hanging techniques, then storage in ultra-secure facilities.
Our bespoke
services
Our teams offer logistics solutions tailored to your requirements, using proven equipment and methods.
The ESI Fine Art services
Six areas of expertise for museums, exhibition centres and foundations, from the store to the gallery wall.
Museum-quality packing & crating
Crates built in our workshops to the lenders’ specifications, with soft protections and bespoke cushioning for every piece.
Transport of works of art
Padded, climate-controlled Fine Art trucks on air-ride suspension, in France and internationally, with continuous monitoring.
Fine-art & customs formalities
Customs declarations, temporary admission and cultural goods export licences, under Authorised Economic Operator status.
Handling & rigging
Moving monumental works, lifting and positioning in the gallery by technicians trained to work in historic buildings.
Installation & hanging
Hanging, plinths, display cases and the build of temporary or permanent exhibitions, alongside the museum’s own teams.
Secure storage
Ultra-secure stores and safes sized for high-value works, for the short or the long term.