Fine Art Shipping — White-Glove Handling From Start to Arrival
Custom crating, archival materials, and insured shipping for paintings, sculptures, and valuable artwork.
Why customers choose this service
Clear benefits, protections, and options designed for your peace of mind and convenience.
Custom Crating
Precision-fit crates built to your artwork’s exact dimensions.
Archival Materials
Acid-free packing that protects sensitive surfaces during transit.
Insured Worldwide
Third-party insurance and customs support for domestic and international shipments.
The Package That Deserves More Than Bubble Wrap
You have a piece of artwork that needs to get somewhere safely. An oil painting. A sculpture. A framed print. Standard packing materials and a generic box aren't going to cut it — one wrong bump and it's damaged beyond repair.
This is the Artwork Transport Problem. Art has unique needs: archival materials that won't react with the surface, custom supports that prevent flexing, crating that distributes pressure evenly. Most shipping counters aren't equipped for it.
You've invested in your art. It deserves more than a box and a prayer.
White-Glove Art Handling — Museum-Grade Packing, Local Convenience
At Mailbox Plus, we treat artwork differently. Our white-glove process uses archival-grade materials, custom crating, and carrier-compliant methods designed specifically for fine art transport.
Archival Materials: Acid-free papers and tissues that won't react with delicate surfaces. Custom Crating: Precision-fit crates built to your piece's exact dimensions. Expert Guidance: We help you choose the right insurance, the right carrier, and the right level of protection for your artwork's value.
Paintings, sculptures, photographs, framed pieces, and limited editions — we handle them all with the same care a gallery would.
Artwork Shipping in Three Steps
Bring Your Artwork
We assess the piece, measure dimensions, and determine the ideal packing approach — crating, bracing, or boxing.
Custom Packing
Archival wrapping, custom crate construction, and protective cushioning — done in-house by trained packers.
Insured & Shipped
We arrange third-party insurance, select the right carrier, and ship with tracking worldwide.
What Standard Packing Misses
Flex & Vibration Damage
Art needs rigid support to prevent canvas flexing. Standard boxes don't provide it. Our custom crating does.
Archival Safety
Acid-free materials prevent chemical reactions with sensitive surfaces. No cheap paper touching your art.
Insurance That Covers Value
Standard shipping insurance caps are low. We help you get third-party coverage that actually reflects your piece's value.
Customs for International Art
Shipping art internationally requires specific customs documentation. We help you get it right.
From Gallery to Destination — Safely
Your artwork arrives the way it left — intact, protected, and professionally handled every step of the way.
Museum-grade packing, custom crating, insured shipping — right from our Concord Township counter.
Bring your artwork to Mailbox Plus. We'll handle it with the care it deserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about packaging, carriers, pricing, and what to expect.
Which carriers do you work with?
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Do you offer shipping insurance?
Can you ship internationally?
Do you handle customs paperwork?
Are there items you cannot ship?
Can you pack fragile items?
Do you make custom boxes?
How long will shipping take?
Can I drop off pre-labeled packages?
Do you offer pickup service?
Can you handle product returns?
How are shipping rates calculated?
Do you offer discounts for bulk shipping?
Can I receive packages at your store?
Is there a maximum size or weight limit?
Do shipping times change during holidays?
Do you offer full-service packing?
What if I’m shipping high-value items?
How do I check my shipment status?
Can you ship large sculptures?
Is insurance available?
Do you provide custom packing materials?
Can you ship internationally?
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