High-end
Fine art
storage
IN LUXEMBOURG
Located within the Luxembourg High Security Hub, Fortius offers fine art storage combining maximum security, museum-grade conditions, and unique tax advantages.
We safeguard paintings, sculptures, photographs, and luxury timepieces for collectors, galleries, and museums worldwide.
Facilities Designed for Art and Its Demands
We provide configurable, climate-controlled, and fully monitored spaces, designed to adapt to the specific nature of each artwork.
Our premium storage spaces for
all works of art:
Paintings & photographs
Proposed solutions: Sliding racks, vertically suspended canvases
Key advantages: Zero contact, prevention of warping, easy access
Classical & contemporary sculptures
Proposed solutions: Modular platforms, custom-made crates
Key advantages: Shock absorption, optimal stability, secure installation
Monumental installations & XXL contemporary art
Proposed solutions: Increased-height zones (>6 m), removable wall grids
Key advantages: Easier handling, flexible hanging options, personalized oversight
Watches, jewelry & precious metals
Proposed solutions: Individual compartments, dual-authentication vaults
Key advantages: Absolute confidentiality, reinforced anti-intrusion system
SECURITY & PRESERVATION: OUR DAILY COMMITMENT
We understand that each artwork is unique and irreplaceable. That’s why we apply the strictest museum standards to ensure the optimal preservation of your valuables.
Constant preservation conditions
At Fortius, artworks are stored in strictly controlled environmental conditions to ensure their long-term preservation. Temperature is kept consistently at 21 °C ±1 °C. Relative humidity is also maintained at 55% ±5% to prevent any structural damage caused by hygrometric fluctuations. Ambient air is filtered through high-performance HEPA systems to remove fine particles. Finally, a network of sensors continuously monitors these parameters in real time, triggering automatic alerts in the event of any deviation, ensuring immediate responsiveness.
HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE
- HD video surveillance and on-site security personnel available 24/7
- Biometric access control: fingerprint recognition and encrypted badges
- Anti-intrusion system: ISO9001, GRASP, and Safe Zone Platinum certified building, compartmentalized into secure zones
- In-house security team trained in emergency protocols
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Redundant power supply: generators, UPS systems, and automatic restart
Personalized approach for art galleries and collectors
At Fortius, we understand that the needs of art galleries and collectors can vary. That is why we offer a personalized approach, tailored to the specific requirements of each client.
Whether for a short period or long-term storage, we adapt to your unique needs, providing bespoke solutions for the safekeeping of your valuable works of art.
Luxembourg Freeport:
a Tax Advantage for Your Assets
Storing your artworks in the Luxembourg Freeport means benefiting from a logistics platform that combines customs efficiency, confidentiality, and tax optimization.
Our experts handle all customs declarations, tax documentation, and KYC/AML protocols on your behalf, in full compliance with current European regulations.
What the suspensive regime allows you:
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Exemption from VAT as long as the goods are not placed on the European market.
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Suspension of customs duties for artworks imported from third countries.
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Ease of resale or re-export without additional tax cost.
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Thanks to geographical neutrality, you can sell or loan your artworks internationally directly from their storage location, without having to travel.
Logistics services
designed for art
Custom transport
The transport of your artworks is carried out with the utmost rigor, in full compliance with international standards.
Fortius relies on a fleet of climate-controlled vehicles, specially equipped for secure road transport throughout the European Union.
For intercontinental shipments, we coordinate international air freight from Luxembourg-Findel Airport, ensuring comprehensive logistical oversight.
Every artwork movement is accompanied by strict customs supervision, handled by our in-house specialists. Thanks to our real-time tracking tools, you are informed of every step of your artwork’s journey, from pickup to installation in the storage facility or exhibition space.
Packaging & preparation
Fortius handles the packing of your artworks with pinpoint precision and proven expertise.
Each piece is assessed to design a bespoke crate, crafted from museum-grade materials that ensure stability, shock resistance, and thermal regulation.
For transfers or temporary installations, we also provide mobile climate protection, including insulating liners and absorbent cushions to minimize any thermal or mechanical stress. Handling is carried out by professionals specially trained in accordance with ICOM standards, working closely with registrars to guarantee rigorous documentation and complete traceability.
Specialized services
In addition, Fortius provides you with a range of highly specialized services.
We produce professional HD photographs of your artworks, ideal for creating a structured inventory, a catalogue raisonné, or an insurance documentation database.
We also offer nail-to-nail insurance, arranged with insurers specialized in the art sector.
For your private viewings, sales, or temporary loans, we provide professional hanging and installation of your pieces, with the option of organizing appointments in a secure private space designed to showcase your collection.
“As an art collection manager, I was particularly satisfied with the storage services offered by Fortius. They truly understood my requirements for security and climate control, thus ensuring the optimal protection of our artworks. Their commitment to confidentiality was also a convincing factor.”
N. Girard
Art Collection Manager
Looking for a storage solution for your art collections?
FAQ
For the storage of artworks and sculptures, we implement state-of-the-art anti-intrusion security measures. Each storage space is equipped with advanced surveillance systems to meet the specific requirements of every piece. Our storage solutions are designed to provide the best possible conditions, thereby ensuring the optimal preservation of each sculpture, whether displayed in an art gallery or safeguarded within our facilities.
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