Many who specialise in the movement of art and antiques are concerned about the advent of Brexit.
Concerns are that a return to the pre single-market era will slow down the movement of goods across international borders, will increase costs and paperwork, and require additional manpower. Many are hoping for the preservation of the customs union. But for now there are just questions.
“There is huge uncertainty around Brexit,” says Paul Williamson, director of fine art shipper Constantine. “Everything could change. Could Open Individual Export Licences (OIELs) be rescinded? We may have to hire more people but nobody knows what will happen yet.”