Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Fine Art Storage & Services in Philadelphia
Atelier Fine Art Services Fine Art Services has been a trusted leader in fine art services since 1986, serving museums, institutions, and private collectors globally. With over 300,000 square feet of museum-quality storage across four East Coast locations and a 25,000-square-foot fabrication shop, we specialize in secure storage, custom crating, and specialized transportation. Our team of 150+ experts, including former museum registrars and art handlers, adheres to the highest standards of precision, quality control, and security. We utilize state-of-the-art vehicles with climate control and GPS tracking, alongside TSA-certified facilities for international shipments.Our services extend to complex installations, collection management, and special projects, ensuring every piece is handled with meticulous care. Backed by decades of experience, we prioritize clear documentation, budget adherence, and timely execution for every client. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has made us a regional stronghold with international recognition, trusted by major cultural institutions and galleries worldwide.
Services
Museum-Quality Storage
Custom Crating
Art Transportation
Collection Management
Special Projects
Private Rooms
Installation Services
Fabrication Shop
TSA-Certified Shipping
Inventory Management
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of specialized experience in fine art handling and preservation.
- Our team includes former museum registrars and certified art handlers.
- We utilize TSA-certified facilities for international art shipments.
- Our fleet features climate-controlled vehicles with GPS tracking.
- We provide 24-hour facility monitoring and advanced security systems.
Associations and certifications
- TSA
Services
Museum-Quality Storage
Our climate-controlled facilities maintain 68F and 50% humidity, with nitrogen fire suppression, 24/7 monitoring, and UV-filtered lighting. Clients access managed storage or private rooms for confidential collection preservation. Over 300,000 sq ft across four East Coast locations ensures scalable solutions for institutions and private collectors.
Custom Crating
We design and fabricate bespoke crates using conservation-grade materials to protect delicate artworks during transit. Our engineers create shock-absorbent solutions for fragile or oversized pieces, combining structural integrity with cost-effective transport efficiency for national and international shipments.
Art Transportation
Our fleet includes vehicles with air-ride suspension, climate control, and Babaco alarm systems for secure art transit. TSA-certified facilities enable direct airport screening, while exclusive-use and shuttle services accommodate single-item to full-collection moves across residential and institutional settings.
Installation Services
Expert teams execute 2D/3D installations of any scale, adhering to museum standards for rigging and placement. From single artworks to full exhibitions, we ensure precise, damage-free execution using advanced equipment and techniques tailored to each project's complexity.
Special Projects
We handle oversized artworks requiring heavy machinery and specialized rigging. Our handlers combine technical expertise with precision equipment to relocate monumental sculptures and installations, prioritizing safety for art, personnel, and facilities during complex relocations.
Questions
What types of art storage solutions do you offer?
We provide climate-controlled managed storage and private rooms with 24/7 security monitoring, designed for long-term preservation of fine art collections.
Are your transportation services TSA-certified?
Yes, our Pennsylvania facility is TSA-certified for screening and preparing artwork for domestic and international air shipments.
Can you handle large-scale art installations?
Our team specializes in complex 2D/3D installations for exhibitions, using museum-standard rigging techniques and equipment.
Do you offer custom crating solutions?
We design and build conservation-grade crates tailored to protect fragile or oversized artworks during transit.
What security measures protect stored collections?
Facilities feature card access, nitrogen fire suppression systems, and 24-hour surveillance to ensure maximum protection.
How do you manage special art relocation projects?
We combine heavy machinery with expert handlers to safely move monumental artworks, ensuring structural integrity throughout the process.
