The industry of shipping fine art is, we’d say, pretty niche and is definitely quite specialised. But it has a nice, interesting origin story. Art dates back to as far as the beginning of human culture on Earth – drawings on cave walls, hieroglyphs carved into stone that combine the perfect blend between language and [...]
Large companies like Amazon have made shipping consumer goods seem like a relatively quick and easy process but that doesn’t necessarily translate the same when it comes to shipping fine art products. Realistically, it can be easy to ignore questions about how to ship fine art until it gets to the point where you have [...]
Art is an incredibly diverse subject, viewed differently by every single person, and created from many different mediums. One of the main points of art, however, is that it is a form of expression, no matter what category it falls into. When people talk about “the arts” though, they can usually be categorised into one [...]
The one thing that separates many artists from one another is originality – having a style that is unique and recognisable to you. And only you. Just like how particular poets and authors are known for their own signature when it comes to cadence and writing style. Of course, originality is one of the many [...]
Whether you are the owner of a gallery or the artist trying to sell artwork, shipping artwork without actually knowing how to can be very stressful. The last thing you want is for the art to arrive damaged or late, or not even arrive at all. Each kind of work brings its own set of [...]
Fine Art and Antiques is a large field but especially among artisans, antique lovers, and collectors alike. And every year, there’s a massive collection of events that happen in the industry. Trading shows, auctioning events, antique fairs, and many others. Attending one of these events can mean many things – collecting new pieces, trading for [...]
Hearing that your artwork has been damaged isn’t the best news you can get. Even more so if you get this news during the Christmas season. The season when, if you’re a selling artist, commissions for art pieces are high. So you need someone you can trust, someone who can guarantee the safety of your [...]
How do you make sure pieces of artwork arrive in pristine condition if you’ve sold a piece or are sending something to someone? No matter what kind of artwork you’re sending, shipping it without the danger of damage is quite easy to do. Unless, of course, you have more delicate works like sculptures or are [...]
A lot of planning, labour, and decision making goes into a big move. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a temporary fix or a permanent move. Making a strategy for transferring your family treasures, gifts, or luxuries you’ve indulged in is something that can often be overlooked. Unfortunately, overlooking such precious possessions and leaving them unattended [...]
So you’re moving. And you have a few priceless, valuable art crafts. Or maybe you have a large number of them. The possibility is that some of your items are works of art which is why you’ll be wanting to take many precautions whilst moving any of them. Even more so if there are pieces [...]
