Art and antiques shipping from Germany. Paintings, porcelain, clocks and collector items collected from auction houses in Hanover, packed and shipped insured to the USA, UK and worldwide.
Art and antiques shipping from Germany
Most German auction houses and galleries leave the shipping to the buyer. If you live abroad, that means finding a shipping agent in Germany who will collect your purchase, pack it properly and take care of the export paperwork.
MBE Hannover 0051 is your art and antiques courier in Hanover (Hannover), Lower Saxony. We collect from auction houses, galleries and private sellers in Hanover and across Lower Saxony, pack each item individually and ship art, antiques and collector items worldwide with tracking and insurance.
What we ship for collectors and auction buyers
- Paintings, prints, drawings and framed works
- Porcelain, glass, ceramics and silver
- Clocks, watches, jewellery and coins
- Antique furniture and sculptures up to one Euro pallet and 300 kg
Art and antiques packing
Every item is packed for its own risk profile: double boxing and foam for porcelain and glass, corner protection and crates for framed paintings, custom wooden crates for heavy or oddly shaped pieces.
Export documents and customs
We prepare the export declaration and the shipping documents for your country. For items with cultural property relevance we tell you in advance which German export permit may be required before we ship.
Insured shipping
Transport insurance is available for the full purchase price. We recommend it for every item above a few hundred euros.
Frequently asked questions
Do you collect from all auction houses in Germany?
We collect from any auction house, gallery or seller in Hanover and Lower Saxony that releases goods to a shipping agent after payment.
How long does art shipping from Germany take?
Collection is usually within a week of the release. Express shipping to the USA, UK, Switzerland or the UAE takes 2 to 5 working days, pallet freight longer depending on the destination.
Can you consolidate purchases from several auctions into one shipment?
Yes. We hold your items and ship them together to save on freight and customs handling.
Can you ship a painting or antique from Germany to the USA?
Yes. Crated, insured and with export customs clearance done in Germany.
What size can you ship?
Everything up to one Euro pallet and 300 kg, which covers nearly all art, antiques and collector items. Larger furniture is quoted case by case.
MBE Hannover 0051, Günther-Wagner-Allee 13-17, 30177 Hannover, Germany. Contact: mbe0051@mbe.de, +49 511 3949124
