OUR Services
Guardian Fine Art offers comprehensive art handling services for private clients, institutions, and businesses. Our services are tailored to your specific needs, wall-to-wall, or à la carte. Find out more about our suite of services below, or contact us to discuss which services are right for your project.
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StorageGuardian’s fine art storage facility features state-of-the-art security for your high-value assets. Environmental controls are monitored continuously to ensure your assets are protected from agents of deterioration. We offer both managed storage and private storage vault, both of which meet the security and environmental standards set forth by the American Alliance of Museums. Learn More
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TRANSPORTATION & LogisticsGuardian offers both shuttle and exclusive-use truck options around the Midwest. Our shuttles regularly serve Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and Minneapolis, with less frequent service to Detroit, Cleveland, and other cities in the Midwest. All our vehicles are operated by trained art handlers. For shipments outside our service area, Guardian partners with vetted third-party national and international art shippers. Learn More
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Crating & PackingGuardian offers two options for packing artwork. Soft-packing is a cost effective option for artwork moving across town or domestically on a fine art shuttle. Custom crating is for pieces that are fragile, high-value, or travelling internationally. All crates are built to ISPM-15 standards, and we work directly with our clients to identify the right product for their collections. Whether your asset is going from our shop to storage or from your home to another destination, we will work with you to find the best solution for safe shipment. Learn More
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InstallationInstallation is available by our team of trained art handlers who treat every object with care. Whether installing sculptures or paintings, we bring all the tools necessary to get the job done. Our carpentry shop builds gallery walls, pedestals, and vitrines for clients who require a formal presentation of their collections. Learn More
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AppraisalsAppraisal reports are prepared in-house for clients' intended uses including:
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Collections ManagementWith our collections management services, we can create a comprehensive digital inventory of your collection, take photographs, prepare condition reports, add tags to your pieces, and re-house them in archival materials. A proper inventory will identify what you own, help with insurance and risk management, and is essential for long term and estate planning. Every project is personalized to your individual needs with the goals of satisfaction and peace of mind. With our experience and skills, the cost is less than most people imagine, and disruption is minimized. Learn More
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Viewing RoomsOur facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin features viewing rooms that can be rented by clients for a range of needs, including viewing assets and facilitating transactions. Each viewing room features white walls for professional installation and a seamless viewing experience. Independent track lighting in each room showcases your art in complementary and safe conditions.
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Special ProjectsWe cater every project to the needs of our clients. We work closely with conservators, framers, designers, and other specialists to ensure every project is completed with minimal interruption. Our established relationships with preservation professionals and contractors across the Midwest means our staff has the tools and connections to facilitate complex, multi-phase projects. Learn More
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