Shipping Property Around Metropolitan NYC

The New York Sun recently had an article on shipping antiques and fine art throughout the New York City metropolitan area. The article asks and answers the question of after making the purchase, how do you get it to the home or office. The article lists several specialty moving companies which specialize in shipping fine art and antiques for the major auction houses and museums.

One of the main points of the article is the shipping companies have to be innovative in moving large and heavy items. The article states "Lugging is only half the job description. The other half is possessing the composure and care of a conservator". One recent move included moving a 13 x 10 painting, and when packed weighed more than 450 pounds. Although that was not the problem, the complication was the painting did not fit into the elevator. Time to improvise.

Or the difficulties of packing a chandelier, "If we're breaking down and packing a crystal chandelier we have to number every piece, photograph it, and draw a schematic," Mr. Gauci said. "Obviously, we have to consider the guy putting it back together."

To read the full NY Sun article, click HERE.