White Glove Fine Art
and Antique Shipping
from London
Bespoke logistics for irreplaceable treasures. From Sothebys and Christies auctions to Mayfair galleries and London antique markets, we provide museum quality crating and global door to door delivery for fine art, antiques and collectibles.
180 +
Countries Served
100 %
Insured Every Piece
ISPM 15
Certified Crating
24 hr
Quote Turnaround
Our Services
Specialist Art and Antique Shipping Services from London
Every service we offer is built around one principle: your piece arrives in the same condition it left. We provide a complete white glove logistics solution from collection to delivery, anywhere in the world.
Fine Art Shipping London
Specialist shipping for oil paintings, contemporary canvases, works on paper, framed photography and large scale installations. Museum grade protection using acid free glassine paper and custom built internal supports ensures every artwork arrives in gallery ready condition.
Paintings, Photography, CanvasInternational Antique Shipping
Expert international antique shipping from London including full Certificates of Antiquity, specialist customs clearance and CITES permits where required. We collect from Grays Antiques, Alfies, Portobello Road and private sellers across London and ship worldwide.
Furniture, Porcelain, Silver, MapsMuseum Quality Crating
All crates are built to individual piece specification using ISPM 15 heat treated timber with acid free internal lining and custom internal supports. Climate sensitive works receive silica gel humidity buffering. Every crate is built to eliminate vibration damage and surface abrasion during international transit.
ISPM 15, Bespoke CratingAuction House Collection
Dedicated collection service for Sothebys, Christies, Bonhams and other major London auction houses. We perform an on site quality inspection and provide specialist packaging for auction grade items before arranging insured international shipping to your address.
Sothebys, Christies, BonhamsArt Customs Clearance UK
We manage all export documentation for fine art and antiques leaving the United Kingdom, including export licences, CITES permits, Certificates of Antiquity and post Brexit EU customs documentation. Our team handles the full administrative process so your shipment clears without delays.
Export Licences, CITES, EU CustomsUK Proxy Buyer and Shipper
We act as your London boots on the ground. We can collect from galleries, private sellers, estate sales and auction houses on your behalf, inspect the piece, provide specialist packaging and arrange worldwide shipping. A full proxy buying and shipping service for international collectors.
Gallery Collection, Estate SalesThe Process
How our Fine Art Shipping service works
From your first enquiry to your artwork arriving at its destination, five steps handle everything.
01
Request a Quote
Send us the details of your piece, the collection location and the destination. We respond within 24 hours with a full cost breakdown.
02
Condition Inspection
Our team inspects and photographs the piece at the point of collection. Condition is documented before any packing begins.
03
Specialist Packing
We build a bespoke ISPM 15 crate or apply specialist soft packing to the piece, matched exactly to its medium, size and fragility.
04
Customs and Documentation
All export documents, licences and permits are prepared and filed. We handle every customs requirement for your destination country.
05
Global Door to Door Delivery
Your piece is shipped worldwide via insured air, sea or road freight with real time tracking and updates until delivery is confirmed.
What We Ship
Every category of art and antique covered
From a single framed oil painting to a complete private collection, we handle every medium and every scale of fine art and antique shipping from London.
Oil Paintings
Framed and unframed oil paintings of all sizes, from small works on board to large scale gallery canvases. Acid free glassine and custom crating as standard.
Sculpture and 3D Works
Bronze, marble, ceramic and mixed media sculpture. Custom internal supports prevent movement under vibration and shock loading without applying surface pressure.
Antique Furniture
Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, including large pieces requiring disassembly. Expert wrapping and custom crating for all period styles.
Ceramics and Porcelain
Antique and contemporary ceramics including figurines, vases, plates and sets. Individually wrapped with custom foam interiors to prevent impact damage.
Silver and Metalwork
Georgian and Victorian silver, bronze works and decorative metalware. Tarnish resistant wrapping and individual compartment packing for collections.
Maps, Prints and Works on Paper
Antique maps, lithographs, engravings and fine art prints. Flat packed in acid free tissue with rigid board support and custom outer crating.
Photography and Editions
Limited edition photography prints, both framed and unframed. Museum grade glassine wrapping with rigid corner protection and custom crating.
Collectibles and Luxury Items
Rare watches, vintage jewellery, decorative objects and other high value collectibles sourced from London auction houses and specialist dealers.
Auction House Services
Specialist collection from Sothebys, Christies and Bonhams
Winning an item at auction is the beginning, not the end. Collection, inspection, specialist packing and international shipping require expert logistics that most buyers are not equipped to handle alone.
Peregrine Shop and Ship provides a fully managed auction house collection and shipping service covering all major London auction houses. We attend on your behalf, inspect the lot, document its condition, apply specialist packaging and arrange insured international shipping to your door.
Sothebys London
New Bond Street and Olympia. We collect fine art, furniture, jewellery, watches and collectibles from all Sothebys London sales and ship worldwide.
Christies London
King Street and South Kensington. Full collection and specialist shipping for all Christies sale categories including fine art, antiques and luxury goods.
Bonhams London
New Bond Street and Knightsbridge. We collect and ship purchases from Bonhams fine art, jewellery, watches and specialist auctions.
Other London Auction Houses
Dreweatts, Roseberys, Chiswick Auctions and regional salerooms across the UK. If you have won a lot at any UK auction, we can collect and ship it.
48 hr
Collection after auction
100 %
Insured transit
4
Major auction houses
180 +
Destination countries
What is included in our auction service
- ✓ Scheduled collection within 48 hours of auction close
- ✓ On site condition inspection and photography
- ✓ Specialist soft packing or bespoke ISPM 15 crating
- ✓ Full customs documentation and export licences
- ✓ Insured air, sea or road freight to your destination
- ✓ Real time tracking and delivery confirmation
- ✓ Certificates of Antiquity for items over 100 years old
London Antique Markets and Sources
Collecting from London's antique markets and galleries
We collect from every major London antique market, gallery and private source, acting as your UK proxy buyer and shipper for international collectors who cannot be present in London.
Grays Antique Market
Mayfair's premier antique destination. We collect from any dealer within Grays, inspect the piece and arrange specialist packing and international shipping on your behalf.
Alfies Antique Market
Marylebone's four floor antique market covering furniture, ceramics, jewellery, vintage fashion and decorative arts. We act as your London buyer and shipper across all dealers.
Portobello Road Market
One of London's most celebrated antique markets. We attend Portobello Road on your behalf, source specific pieces or sellers, purchase and arrange worldwide shipping.
Mayfair Galleries
Bond Street, Cork Street and Mayfair's gallery district. We collect directly from galleries and private dealers across Mayfair and provide white glove shipping to your address internationally.
Bermondsey Antique Market
London's early morning antique market. We attend on your behalf, source pieces from specific categories or sellers and arrange specialist packing and international shipping.
Private Sales and Estate Collections
We collect from private sales, estate clearances, private dealers and specialist fairs across the UK, providing a full proxy buying and international shipping service for every source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Fine Art and Antique Shipping from London
About Our Service
About Fine Art and Antique Shipping from London
Why London is the world's centre for fine art and antique shipping
London is home to some of the world's greatest concentrations of fine art and antiques. Sothebys and Christies hold major sales throughout the year. Bond Street and Mayfair house internationally renowned galleries. Grays Antiques, Alfies and Portobello Road attract collectors from every continent. For international buyers, London offers access to a depth and breadth of art and antiques unmatched by any other city.
Arranging the safe international shipping of pieces purchased in London requires specialist knowledge of UK export regulations, fine art logistics standards, insurance requirements and international customs procedures. Peregrine Shop and Ship manages this entire process on your behalf.
Post Brexit art and antique shipping from the UK
Since Brexit, shipping fine art and antiques from the UK to European Union member states involves additional customs documentation that did not previously exist. Export licences, customs declarations and import VAT considerations now apply to all UK to EU art shipments. Our team handles all of this documentation as a standard part of the service, ensuring your shipment clears EU customs without delays or additional costs.
Shipping oil paintings internationally from London
Oil paintings represent some of the most complex items to ship internationally. The medium, support, age and condition of the piece all affect how it must be packed. Contemporary canvases on stretchers require different treatment to antique oil paintings on panel or copper. Framed works require corner protection and glazing consideration. Our team assesses every painting individually before a crate is built, ensuring the packing method matches the piece precisely.
International antique shipping and heritage protection
Antique shipping from the UK involves regulatory requirements that vary significantly by destination country and by the age and nature of the piece. Items over 100 years old require Certificates of Antiquity. Pieces incorporating protected natural materials such as ivory, tortoiseshell or certain timbers require CITES permits. Our team prepares every required document as a standard part of the international antique shipping service, ensuring your piece clears customs with the correct paperwork from the outset.
Get Started
Ready to ship your fine art or antique from London?
Tell us about your piece, the collection location and your destination. We will respond with a specialist quote within 24 hours. No obligation, fully transparent pricing.
White Glove Fine Art and Antique Shipping from London
Bespoke logistics for irreplaceable treasures. From Sothebys auctions to Mayfair galleries, we provide museum quality crating and global door to door delivery.
Bespoke Handling for High Value Artwork
Shipping delicate oil paintings, contemporary canvases, and framed photography requires more than a standard box. We provide museum grade protection for every piece, using acid free glassine paper and custom built internal supports. Whether you are acquiring a piece from a Mayfair gallery or a private artist in London, our team ensures your artwork arrives in gallery ready condition.
Bespoke Crating to Pack and Ship Artwork Safely
The most critical step in global art transit is the preparation. We provide a specialized service to pack and ship artwork using ISPM 15 heat treated timber and acid free internal lining. By using professional techniques to pack and ship artwork, we eliminate the risk of vibration damage or surface abrasion. This white glove approach is essential for delicate oil paintings, framed photography, and large scale canvases leaving the United Kingdom.
Secure International Antique Shipping from London Markets
International antique shipping requires expert knowledge of export documentation and heritage protection. We offer a dedicated service for international antique shipping that includes Certificates of Antiquity and specialized customs clearance. As your UK proxy buyer, we can also collect rare 18th century furniture, porcelain, and silver from markets like Grays Antiques or Alfies, providing a seamless bridge between London’s historical treasures and your home.
Specialized Shipping for Sothebys and Christies Wins
Winning an item at auction is exciting, but arranging the collection can be complex. We provide a high value courier service specifically for Sothebys, Christies, and Bonhams purchasers. Our team performs an on site quality inspection and provides the specialized packaging required for auction grade items. From rare Bond Street watches to high end designer archives on Vinted UK, we handle the full "boots on the ground" logistics so you never miss out on a UK exclusive.
