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How to ship artwork (paintings, framed art, canvases)

Protect corners, glazing, and surfaces with right-sized packaging and padding.

Protection

Use corner guards, wrap glazing, float inside a snug inner box; double-box for high-value pieces.
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Use long boxes or tubes; protect heads and shafts.

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Prevent shock damage and comply with battery rules.

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Protect boxes and avoid DIM with mailers where possible.

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Prevent wrinkles, reduce weight, and save with mailers.

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