Shipping a painting abroad
We ship paintings with pickup from your premises. See how a painting is packed, with or without a frame, and what applies to insuring its value.
A painting travels well when the protection follows its shape: corners, surface and frame. We collect it from your home or studio and deliver it to its destination. For every other kind of art, sculptures and collections, see artworks.
How do you pack a painting for shipping?
- A wooden cratethe ideal packing for a painting. Otherwise, as below.
- Non-stick paper on the surfaceso that the paint does not stick or get scratched.
- Corner protectorsand cardboard or foam on both sides.
- Bubble wraparound the whole piece, with an extra layer on the corners.
- A cardboard box that is an exact fitwith filling in the gaps and a “fragile” label.
- Packing by usfor shipments from Greece, we can take care of the packing.
Can you ship a painting abroad?
Within the European Union
No customs. Choose express for speed or the economy service for a lower price.
Outside the European Union
Each country has its own rules on customs and duties. Ask us before you pack.
Sending a box or a small load? See parcel delivery abroad by country and what it costs.
What do customers ask about shipping paintings?
How is a painting packed?
Ideally in a wooden crate. Otherwise, the surface is covered with non-stick paper, then corner protectors go on with cardboard or foam on both sides, and the whole piece is wrapped in bubble wrap inside a cardboard box that is an exact fit. For shipments from Greece, we can take care of the packing.
I am sending a painting with glass. What should I watch out for?
Tape the glass in an X shape, so that if it breaks it stays in place, and protect it on both sides with cardboard. A painting with glass travels at the sender’s own risk, as does any uninsured work. If the work is of high value, tell us before you pack.
Can I send a painting to a country outside the European Union?
Yes. Outside the European Union each country has its own rules on customs and, depending on the value and the age of the work, on the documents. Ask us before you pack.
How much does it cost to ship a painting?
It depends on the weight, the dimensions, the route and the service. You see the exact amount in the cost calculator before you book.
Do you collect a painting from my home?
Yes. We collect from your address, in any city, every day. All shipments abroad go through our two distribution centres, in Athens and Thessaloniki, and leave from there by road or by air for every country. Shipments by sea leave from the Athens distribution centre, through the port of Piraeus.
Can I insure a painting shipped abroad?
Every shipment abroad has basic insurance, and for valuable items extra cover is available. Tell us the value when you book the shipment.
Customer reviews on Google
Very responsive. Extremely fast service. All paperwork in place within 30 minutes. All goods delivered timely and unharmed even poorly packaged paintings.
Small package from Greece to UK delivered on time and in a good price.
I was very pleased with the services and communication. I had to send some things from Ireland to Greece and the process was really fast and easy. The staff responded fast to my queries and we ensured a fast pick up and timely delivery.
Fast and cheap shipping from Chiclana de la Frontera in Spain to Athens 3 boxes 1 suitcase and 1 patin electrico without battery. 1 week delivery time without damages.
Excellent service! I shipped lots of things from the Netherlands to Greece because of my moving and it was easy, cheap and quick!
Excellent service, on time delivery at a very reasonable price. Had to have a fragile item transported to Greece from Northern France. The process of picking up and delivering was straight forward and timely; the parcel arrived intact and the cost was very competitive.
4.8 ★ from more than 5,400 Google reviews at our Athens and Kalamata offices.
Ship your painting
Tell us the dimensions and the destination — see the price before you book.