Black and white historical image of Gander and White employees packing up items

Our History

A century of experience

We began life in 1933 as specialists in the handling of fine art and antiques for galleries, art dealers, and private clients.

Today, we’re one of the world’s foremost international fine art logistics firms. We act as the custodians of our clients’ irreplaceable possessions and are dedicated to the seamless execution of each project. Our reach has grown with our skills and services and today we provide a full suite of fine art logistics solutions globally with offices in London, Paris, Miami, Palm Beach, San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles.

1930s

Humble beginnings

In the midst of global changes, 1933 saw the start of a venture by Walter Gander & Frank White – a company devoted to the international packing and shipping of art.

1940s

Our New Home

As World War II concludes, 1948 marks our relocation to a new warehouse in Earl’s Court.

1950s

A Royal Summons

Amidst historical shifts, we receive a royal summons from Iraq’s General Kassem to transport the furniture collection of the late King Feisal to Baghdad from our London warehouse.

1970s

Handle with Care

It’s the 1970s and we are entrusted with shipping the world famous Cinzano Glass collection as it travels across the globe.

1977

ICEFAT Founded

A milestone year as we join forces with other shipping firms in the art logistics community to found ICEFAT, the official, worldwide democratic organisation today representing over 70 of the finest independent art transportation firms from 34 countries.

Gander & White van leaving a property
1980s

50 Years of Gander & White

The 1980s herald our 50th anniversary.

Sussex coast - Gander and White location
1985

Hello Sussex

A significant chapter unfolds as we open our Sussex facilities, strategically positioned close to many of Sotheby’s estate auctions.

Gander and White New York
1986

Transit-lantic

Our New York facilities open, catering to the boom in antiques and collaborating with prominent dealerships for seamless transatlantic deliveries.

Gander and White staff transporting The Ashes from the Victoria and Albert Museum
1990s

Safe Hands

The iconic Ashes trophy departs Lord’s, entrusted to our care for a historic journey to the Victoria & Albert Museum, marking only the third time in history it has left Lord’s.

Gander and White Paris Relocation
1992

Bonjour, Paris

Amidst a glittering reception at Avenue Matignon, our Paris facilities open.

Botero Sculpture
2000s

Monumental Responsibiliy

Gander & White Florida handles the installation of monumental sculptures in public places for the exhibition, The Baroque World of Fernando Botero at The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Gander and White Palm Beach
2001

Palm Beach

We bed into our new location in West Palm Beach and build a local network to allow us to seamlessly manage the transport logistics for the first Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002.

Gander and White Miami
2008

Miami

Our Miami facilities open, driven by unprecedented demand in the region where there is a growing collector base.

gander and white logo
2010s

By Royal Appointment

In our 85th year, we are honoured to be granted a Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen for Fine Art Services.

Gander and White San Francisco - team and city
2010

San Francisco

In the vibrant landscape of San Francisco, we open facilities aimed at engaging with the dynamic interior design community.

Gander and White Los Angeles - team and cityscape
2018

Los Angeles

With a strategic move, we set up facilities in LA, spanning both coasts and solidifying our bi-coastal presence. 2018 also sees us become the Official Shipper of Frieze UK.

Miami Palm Beach Exterior
2020s

Palm Beach Upgrades

Our commitment endures as we extend and upgrade our facilities in West Palm Beach and San Francisco.

Gander and White team packaging a statue
2023

National Portrait Gallery

We are instructed on a milestone project for the National Portrait Gallery, decanting, storing and reinstalling the world-famous collection to support the three-year renovation.