Buying an original artwork for international shipping

If you live outside of the Netherlands and have been considering purchasing one of my originals, here’s what you can expect the shipping process to involve.

Step 1: Request a shipping quote or a framing quote

If you’d like a shipping quote before you order your artwork, email me at cath@cathduncan.com. Let me know:

  • either the name/s of the artwork/s you’re interested in, or links to their pages
  • your full name
  • your physical address for shipping
  • your phone number, including country code

I’ll need this information for preparing your shipping estimate.

And if you’d like to discuss framing options, you’re welcome to also email me to find out what I can offer. I’ll be happy to hop on a call with you too if you’d like to discuss framing choices (regardless of whether I’ll be doing your framing for you).

Step 2: Purchase your artwork

Decide which original artwork you’d like to buy, and confirm with me the shipping estimate, and any framing you’d like me to do for you.

Fo payment, you can go ahead and order your artwork/s online, making your payment using my secure shopping cart. I’ll send you a second invoice for the shipping and/ or framing.

Alternatively, if you’d prefer for me to prepare a single invoice that includes the artwork, shipping, and framing all together, I’m happy to do that for you too.

Step 3: I’ll prepare your artwork for shipping

I package your artworks myself so I can make sure that the surfaces, edges, and corners are carefully protected, the artwork/s won’t shift or slide around, and the artwork/s are safe from any moisture. I’ll select the best-suited packaging materials and methods to keep your art safe during transit.

 



Wherever possible, for a lower environmental impact, I use recycled materials for packaging.

I use door-to-door shipping services. Once your artwork is packaged and booked for shipping, I’ll send you your package tracking number.

Saving on shipping costs by rolling acrylic paintings

Artworks created on wood panels can’t be rolled, but in the case of large acrylic paintings on canvas, there is often the option to remove the canvas from the frame and roll it for shipping. This is not worth doing for small canvases, but for large canvases, this usually significantly lowers the costs of shipping. Here’s some more info about what t expect if you opt for a rolled canvas. Large artworks on paper can usually also be rolled.

Step 4: GST, VAT and/ or any customs duties

When you purchase anything for international shipment, it’s an export/ import process, so customs paperwork and procedures need to be followed.

If any GST, VAT, or customs duties are applied to your shipment, your country’s customs department will notify and bill you directly for this. Sorry, but I’m not able to offer you an estimate of any of these costs (if any apply), as these are outside of my control, and each country has different import policies and thresholds for imported artwork.

I will however be sure to complete all of  the relevant customs paperwork correctly to avoid any customs delays.

Step 5: Hang and enjoy your art!

With your artwork having arrived safely, it’s time to frame it, hang it in your home, and enjoy!. May your new artwork add to the joy in your home for many, many years to come.