Despite intense economic and political pressures following the pandemic, art sales in the UK have continued to maintain steady growth.
Art Basel’s UBS Art Market Report 2024 outlines that the U.K. holds a 17 percent share by value of the art market. For want of a better phrase, the U.K. has retained its position on the podium as the third-largest art market globally, despite following a period of inflation and a cost of living crisis.
A recent Artnet article highlighted that art advisor and co-founder of Gerber & Stauffer Fine Arts, Thomas Stauffer, believes London will remain Europe’s most important city for the art trade even with its departure from the European Union.
Activity doesn’t seem to be slowing in the U.K. In fact, Art Basel’s recent Survey of Global Collecting 2023 highlights that 50 percent of U.K. high net-worth respondents intend to purchase some form of artwork within the next 12 months, and 19 percent intend to sell from private collections.
But there’s a new kind of art movement, and it’s happening right now.
Art Central Agile, Crown Fine Art UK’s radical new facility situated just two miles from the city centre, provides a new approach to art packing and transport services. Our new resource provides rapid collection, delivery, and storage within just one hour.
Our mission is simple: to streamline the art experience and enhance business operations for our partners. By providing storage, packing, and delivery services from one central location, we can do just that.
Plus, with that location being on the doorstep of some of the U.K.’s most celebrated art galleries and museums, selecting our service helps support each other with friendly, ecological practices and responsible art management. Less distance to travel, less fuel to use, less harm to our planet.
Yet, Art Central Agile offers much more than delivery and storage options. With onsite viewing rooms, bespoke sustainable packaging options, onsite customs clearance, metalwork fabrication, and electrical services, it is the perfect one-stop shop for all of your art logistics needs.
We’re not just art-handling experts – we’re art enthusiasts. We understand the individuality, value, and significance of every piece that comes our way.
Our top priority is the preservation and protection of artwork, and with nearly 60 years of experience and expertise in the field, we can ensure we operate suitably, meaning you can relax knowing your art will always be treated with maximum care.
Whether you’re an enthusiast, an entrepreneur, or looking for an environmentally friendly art-handling solution, Art Central Agile has been designed to make your art experience simple and swift.
We’re ready when you are – speak to a member of our team to find out how we can support your fine art operations today!