How to Ship Original Artwork Safely
Shipping is a chain of custody. Put packing, carrier selection, coverage, risk transfer, tracking, inspection, and claims in writing before the work leaves the seller.
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What to Ask Before Buying an Original Artwork
Confirm exactly what is being sold, who is selling it, what evidence comes with it, the full price, and what happens if the work arrives damaged or materially different from the description.
What Documents to Get When Buying Original Art
Start with a precise invoice, then preserve condition, provenance, seller statements, certificates, images, correspondence, payment, shipping, and installation records according to the object and transaction.
How to Receive an Artwork Delivery
Prepare the route and tools, photograph the package before opening, unpack without rushing, compare the object with pre-shipment records, and report damage within the applicable deadline.
Buying Directly From an Artist
Treat a direct purchase as a professional transaction: confirm the official channel, request an object-specific invoice, agree on fulfillment and risk, and preserve the artist-provided record from day one.
How to Document Provenance From the Day You Buy
Record the acquisition and source precisely, preserve prior records as received, distinguish documented facts from oral history, and add every later movement, loan, transfer, and conservation event.
Buying From a Gallery or Dealer
Verify the business and its authority to offer the work, ask what the price includes, understand which claims come from the seller, and require object-specific documentation and delivery terms.
The Real Cost of Buying Art Beyond the Purchase Price
Build an all-in acquisition budget before committing. The largest surprises usually come from channel fees, distance, scale, glazing, installation conditions, or insurance—not from one universal percentage.