Guide
Shipping artwork
Delivery is usually arranged between you and the artist. Ask about packing, carrier, cost, and timeline before you pay.
From the gallery
What to ask
How will the work be packed? Is the frame included? Who books the carrier?
What is the cost to your address, and when can it leave the studio?
Packing matters
Corners, glass, and painted surfaces need protection. Artists often use corner guards, foam, and double boxing for larger works.
If you collect in person, agree a time and how the work will be wrapped for the car.
Payment and risk
Agree who pays shipping and when ownership/risk transfers. Put the key points in your messages.
The marketplace connects you; it is usually not the shipper or merchant of record.
FAQ
- Does every artist ship internationally?
- No. Ask before you buy — some prefer local delivery or pickup.
- Who insures the parcel?
- Ask the artist what cover is included with the carrier they use.