The art of moving fine art

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1 The art of moving fine art

2 Grace Fine Art Established in the 1980s, Grace Fine Art is recognised as a high quality provider of national and international art transportation services. We offer a discreet, consultative service, especially tailored to meet the needs of the clients we serve such as galleries, museums, private collectors, art institutions, exhibition and event companies, art fairs and auction houses. With a modern, fully equipped climate and humidity controlled fleet of vehicles and a national network of high security, climate and humidity controlled art vaults, we can confidently offer a secure, safe and affordable transportation and storage service for any piece or collection of artworks.

3 Preparatory Services Grace Fine Art specialises in the technically appropriate packing of art pieces, working to international gallery and museum standards. Our professional team of art technicians and art handlers will assess your packing, transportation and storage needs based on your requirements and then recommend the most appropriate and cost effective solution. We offer a wide range of ready made cases and crates or can custom build crates to suit any piece of artwork. The materials we use are specifically sourced to meet both demand for safe transit and environmental considerations. As experts in the field, our staff know how to prepare and protect any piece or collection from the harmful environmental effects of temperature, humidity and light. We know that the transportation of fine art is by nature a delicate and demanding business, that s why we provide the very best in professional skill and care. Secure Storage Our Australasian network of 18 dedicated storage vaults and 42 storage facilities offer long and short term storage solutions and include: Sophisticated security systems - 24 hour external monitoring and patrols Restricted monitored access and entry CCTV surveillance internal and external Monitored VESDA fire systems Painting racks Humidity control options Climate control options Electronic inventory management and tracking

4 International Reach Grace Fine Art works with an exclusive group of global partners. These companies are some of the most respected and well known fine art transportation companies in the world. This allows us to offer a seamless service to any destination by sea or air. As a founding member of ICEFAT, the global association dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professionalism within our industry, we are committed to excellence through integrity of process and continuity of care across every single fine art project. Transport and Forwarding We boast an extensive network of branches across Australia and New Zealand allowing us to offer a range of logistical options via road, air and sea which are fully supported by our Grace staff on the ground, to ensure continuity of quality delivery outcomes. We use climate and humidity controlled vehicles which are especially designed for art transportation and include air-ride suspension, satellite tracking and tail lifters. We offer electronic shipment tracking which uses the latest barcoding technology and can also fit motion sensors to monitor movement throughout the journey. Optional Services Collection management Installation and hanging services Exhibition coordination Exhibition support staff Cataloguing services Project management Transit insurance Security staff Customs and quarantine services Export and import documentation

5 Why trust Grace Fine Art? We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver sound advice, a high standard of service and tailored solutions that meet your requirements, timeframe and budget. We exercise meticulous care with every fine art project, working to gallery and museum standards as a matter of course. Our people are passionate about fine art and the work we do, we never underestimate the trust and responsibility our clients place in us and uphold a discrete and professional approach in all we do. From handling single artworks to large, complex touring exhibitions, Grace Fine Art is the name you can trust. Our Fine Art services include: Secure wall-to-wall international and domestic fine art transportation by road, sea or air Climate and humidity controlled fine art storage and vehicles Personalised service with single point of contact Discretion, efficiency and control throughout Experienced fine art technicians Installation and hanging services Custom crating service Archival quality wrapping materials Customs and quarantine clearance certification and experience Competitive domestic and international transit and storage insurance The best moves are made with Grace.

6 Australia: GRACE.COM.AU E finearts@grace.com.au T T within Australia New Zealand: GRACEREMOVALS.CO.NZ E info@graceremovals.co.nz T T within NZ