Artwork Courier Service
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Secure Artwork Transport
Art is not standard freight. A painting carries stretched canvas over a wooden frame with surfaces sensitive to humidity, pressure, and temperature shifts. A sculpture balances weight asymmetrically across fragile extensions. Even a mirror becomes a liability without corner protection and controlled handling. Standard parcel services treat these items the same as boxed parcels, with predictable results.
Our artwork delivery service addresses these risks through trained two-person teams, purpose-selected wrapping materials, and a Room-to-Room approach. Pieces reach their destination positioned in the room you specify — not left at a door for you to manage alone. Collection happens from galleries, studios, auction houses, and private addresses across Great Britain.
Artwork We Handle
Art comes in formats with entirely different transport requirements. Our artwork courier service covers four main categories, each handled according to its physical properties.
Paintings
Framed paintings present a combination of risks: glass breakage, frame corner damage, and canvas flex from improper support. Glazed works need rigid backing to prevent glass contact with the painted surface. Unframed oil and acrylic paintings require soft face protection separating the surface from any wrapping layer. Oversized canvases add weight and awkward dimensions during doorway navigation.
Sculptures
Three-dimensional works often include narrow protrusions — outstretched limbs, thin pedestals, fragile surface textures in ceramic, plaster, or cast resin. These extensions absorb impact disproportionately. Heavier bronze or stone pieces demand correct lifting positions and paired handling throughout the carry. Placement at the destination requires clear floor preparation and stable surface confirmation before the item is set down.
Mirrors
Large mirrors combine significant weight with glass vulnerability. Standard mirror sizes in antique frames reach substantial dimensions and shift the centre of gravity unpredictably during movement. Ornate frames include raised decoration prone to chipping from contact with hard materials. Corner protection covers frame edges throughout transport and loading.
Canvases
Rolled or stretched canvases without frames need soft internal support and external rigid protection. Rolled works travel in protective tubes. Stretched unframed canvases need careful edge handling and full-face coverage preventing scratches from strapping contact.
Our Handling Process
Request a Quote
Submit your collection and delivery postcodes through our online form. Include artwork dimensions, weight where known, and any access details such as stairs or narrow corridors. These factors affect the equipment selection and accurate artwork delivery service pricing. You receive a detailed cost estimate before confirming.
Schedule Collection
Once the quote is confirmed, we arrange collection timing within a three-hour bracket. For gallery and studio pickups, scheduling aligns with opening hours and appointment availability. Auction house collections coordinate with lot release timings. Private address collections suit morning, afternoon, or evening slots depending on availability.
Transport and Placement
The team arrives with protective materials sized for your piece. Wrapping happens on-site before loading. At the destination, the piece reaches the designated room — a display wall, storage space, or installation area — rather than stopping at the building entrance.
Why Choose Our Art Courier Service
Selecting a courier service for artwork comes down to whether the team treats your piece as freight or as something that cannot be replaced. Our service is built around the latter assumption.
Two-Person Teams
Every collection and delivery uses two operators working in coordination. One person does not carry a framed painting down a staircase alone. Two people distribute weight, communicate movement, and keep pieces level through doorways and turns. This applies to lightweight canvases and heavy bronze works equally — awkward dimensions create risk regardless of weight.
Protective Wrapping Materials
Soft blankets prevent surface abrasion on painted faces and polished finishes. Foam corner guards absorb impact at the most vulnerable structural points on frames. Rigid backing boards stop canvas flex during vehicle movement. All securing straps avoid direct contact with finished surfaces. Materials are selected based on the specific piece, not applied uniformly to everything.
Gallery and Studio Collection
Pickups happen at commercial premises as standard. We work around gallery opening schedules, exhibition takedown timings, and studio appointment availability. Auction house lots with specific release windows can be collected within confirmed time brackets. Multiple pickup locations on the same route can be combined into a single journey where logistics allow.
Flexible Scheduling
Booking includes a three-hour arrival window confirmed the day before. Morning slots work for trade clients with installation timelines. Evening availability suits private collectors with daytime commitments. Weekend bookings are accepted subject to route capacity.
Room Placement Service
The job does not end at your front door. Artwork reaches the specific room, wall, or storage area you identify during booking. The team removes all wrapping on-site and takes it away. You do not move the piece again after we leave.
Clear Pricing
Your quote includes the two-person team, all protective materials, and room placement. Distance, artwork dimensions, and access conditions determine the figure. What you see before booking is what you pay on completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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