Shapiro Auctions was founded in 2007. Today, this auction house located in the heart of New York City, the art capital of the world, is a recognized leader in the market of Russian fine and decorative arts, as well as European, Asian, North and South American art. Its auctions feature impressive specimens of rare books and manuscripts, icons, paintings, and all kinds of world cultural heritage, including antique and modern art. In addition to the auction and private sales, Shapiro Auctions offers fair appraisals of different fine art works for insurance, charitable donation, museums, trusts, and also private art collectors from all over the world. Fine Art Shippers, in its turn, being the recommended fine art shipping company of this reputable auction house, is engaged in a variety of art handling works and after-sale shipments, including those overseas and across the USA. In particular, our collaboration includes Russia and CIS shipments, and also such a laborious process as the international art transportation of large pieces that are hard to move and maneuver and that additionally require complex packing and crating services. A rare combination of personal service provided by Shapiro Auctions and Fine Art Shippers is able to please even the most demanding customers!