Insured Shipping and Installation

Door-to-door insured transport, hanging and installation

Insured Shipping and Installation

Climate-controlled vehicles, custom crates and an installation crew; domestic and international.

Within Istanbul from 1,500 TRY

An artwork's journey does not end at the moment of purchase; its safe arrival at your home is as important as its selection. Our shipping team handles everything from packing to hanging on the wall.

Packing and transport

  • Custom wooden crates or foam-protected boxes by work size
  • Climate-controlled, air-suspension vehicles
  • Door-to-door 'all risks' insurance
  • GPS tracking and a condition check on delivery

International shipping

We complete customs documents, export permits and the necessary checks on whether a work counts as cultural property. Deliveries to Europe and the US are by road or air.

Installation

Works are hung with a museum-type hanging system; load-bearing plinths are prepared for heavy sculptures. Lighting recommendations are given during installation.

Shipping within Istanbul starts at 1,500 TRY and within Turkey at 4,500 TRY; international shipments are quoted by work size and country.

For service details, pricing and available dates, you can book a meeting with our advisers from the appointments page or write to us through the contact form; your request is answered within one working day.

Scope of service

  • Custom crates and climate-controlled vehicles
  • All-risks insurance
  • International customs handling
  • Museum-type hanging and installation

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Frequently asked questions

How do you guarantee the authenticity of works?
Every work is delivered with a provenance record, conservator's condition report and certificate of authenticity. Works whose authenticity is doubtful are not accepted for sale.
Can I buy works in instalments?
Gallery sales offer 6-12 month instalments via partner banks or three in-house instalments. For auction purchases payment is made in one go within seven days.
What is the auction buyer's premium?
It is 22% of the hammer price at salon auctions and 20% at online auctions; 20% VAT is calculated on the premium. You can see the total in the calculator.
I want to sell my work; where do I start?
Send photographs through the appraisal form. Our specialists give a preliminary view within three working days; then on-site appraisal, reserve price and sales channel (gallery or auction) are set.
Do you ship abroad?
Yes; we ship insured in custom crates to Europe and the US. Customs documents and cultural-property checks are completed by us.
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