Collection & Delivery
Coordinated pickup, delivery, and placement for private collections, galleries, and estates.
The handoff matters
Collection and delivery connect people as well as places.
A clear move identifies who can release the work, what is being collected, how it is packed, who will receive it, and what should happen at destination.
Aiston coordinates single-object pickups, gallery-to-client deliveries, auction collections, estate transfers, storage releases, viewing preparation, installation delivery, returns, and multi-stop projects for collectors, galleries, advisors, designers, institutions, and estates.
Chain of custody
Five moments that keep a handoff clear
- 01
Authorize
Confirm release authority, object list, contacts, paperwork, and collection window.
- 02
Verify
Review identity, packing status, visible condition context, access, and handling notes.
- 03
Collect
Protect, load, and document the handoff according to the project scope.
- 04
Deliver
Coordinate recipient, access, placement instructions, unpacking, and any site timing.
- 05
Close
Complete placement, installation, storage intake, return, or release records as required.
Common scenarios
One route can contain several different services.
Gallery or auction pickup
Release instructions, object list, packing, loading access, invoice or authority context, and client delivery.
Storage release
Inventory references, authorization, retrieval, packing status, delivery, installation, or viewing preparation.
Estate or property transfer
Multiple decision-makers, object lists, property access, documentation, destinations, and temporary storage.
Multi-stop delivery
Route order, object separation, recipient windows, site notes, placement, and confirmation at each handoff.
Quote details
Help the team see both ends of the move
Do I need exact addresses to start?
City and general location can begin a conversation, but exact access, timing, and recipient details are needed before a move can be confirmed.
Can Aiston unpack and place the artwork?
Yes, when included in scope. Share placement goals, site photos, wall information, furniture or access constraints, and whether full installation is needed.
Can several pickups or deliveries share one route?
Potentially. Object lists, packing, access windows, route order, contacts, vehicle capacity, and handling requirements must be reviewed together.
Start with the essentials
Tell us what is moving and what needs to happen next.
Aiston reviews the artwork, locations, access, schedule, and connected services before confirming scope. A quote request is not a booking or an automatic price.