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Artwork delivery
Artwork delivery across the UK
Book direct artwork delivery from a gallery, studio, framer or private address. Send247 matches the packed dimensions and handling notes to a suitable courier journey, subject to availability.
Direct collection from galleries, studios and framers
Upright handling for framed and glazed pieces
No automated sorting belts or shared parcel depot
Vehicle selected from the packed dimensions
Collection and handover instructions recorded
Suitable for purchases, exhibitions, framing and returns
Artwork needs a courier journey planned around its dimensions, surface and value rather than treated as an ordinary parcel. Framed prints can chip at the corners, canvases can be pierced or pressed, and glazed work needs to remain upright and protected from sudden movement. Send247 arranges direct collection from galleries, studios, framers, auction houses, shops and private addresses, then delivers to the named recipient without routing the piece through a sorting depot. The sender remains responsible for suitable wrapping, but detailed handling notes help us match an appropriate vehicle and keep the work supported in transit. This service can suit a new purchase, an exhibition transfer, a return from a framer or a piece moving between homes. Price and availability are confirmed from the route, timing, dimensions and vehicle required. Extremely valuable, oversized or specialist works may require additional insurance or a dedicated fine-art carrier, which should be agreed before booking.
Plan around the finished, packed piece
The frame or crate determines how artwork can travel. Measure the piece after protective corners, wrap and any outer packaging have been added. Those dimensions let us choose a vehicle with enough flat, secure space and avoid a failed collection caused by a frame that will not pass through a car door or fit safely in the load area.
From gallery wall to final room
A useful art courier booking includes a named collection contact, loading access, opening hours and the recipient who will inspect the handover. Galleries and auction houses may also require an invoice, release code or written authority. Recording those details gives the courier a practical chain of custody and reduces unnecessary waiting at either end.
Know when specialist transport is required
A direct courier reduces handling but does not replace museum-grade packing, climate control or specialist insurance. Declare unusual materials, high values, glazing, wet paint or conservation requirements before payment. If the work needs a temperature-controlled crate, two-person installation or art-specific cover, a specialist service may be the safer option.
Same-day artwork delivery
A sold piece, or work due at a fair or gallery before opening, often has to move the same day and arrive pristine.
- Sold pieces to a buyer
- Work to a fair or gallery before opening
- Pieces to and from a framer
- Auction lots and viewings
- Loans between exhibitions
Next-day artwork delivery
Next-day suits planned gallery or framer moves where same-day isn't essential.
Urgent artwork delivery
A piece that must hang before a private view or fair opens is a classic urgent artwork job.
How it works
From postcode to delivery in three clear steps
Describe the item
Add the size and any handling notes so we match the right courier.
Confirm the booking
Review the available service and price, then pay and track delivery.
How we handle artwork
Artwork is fragile, valuable and often framed or unwrapped, so it is carried upright, padded and never stacked or laid flat under other items.
Have the piece wrapped or crated and note dimensions, glazing and any fragility before collection.
The courier keeps it upright in a suitable vehicle on a direct route, minimising handling and vibration.
Where can we deliver artwork?
Send247 can deliver artwork to a range of destinations, including:
- homes
- galleries
- auction houses
- art fairs
- framers
- offices
- storage
Galleries, fairs and auction houses often have set delivery windows and receiving docks, so add timing and contact details at booking.
Artwork delivery for businesses
Businesses can use our courier service for:
- Galleries moving works to buyers and fairs
- Auction houses handling lots and viewings
- Framers on round-trip jobs
- Interior designers and stagers
- Artists delivering commissions
- Regular collection and delivery for exhibitions
Galleries and auction houses use Send247 for careful, direct art moves without a specialist fleet on standby.
How much does artwork delivery cost?
The cost of delivering artwork depends on factors such as:
- Collection location
- Delivery location
- Distance
- Delivery speed (same-day, next-day or scheduled)
- Size and weight
- Vehicle requirements
- Collection time
A small framed piece across town costs far less than a large canvas driven cross-city to a timed fair slot. Enter your collection and delivery details to get the applicable Send247 price.
Why choose Send247 for artwork delivery?
Same-day options
Get it moving today where same-day availability exists.
Next-day delivery
Plan deliveries for the following day.
Flexible collection
Arrange collection from a shop, business or your own address.
Direct delivery
Goes from collection to destination with no depot stops in between.
Delivery tracking
Follow the delivery through the Send247 platform.
UK-wide coverage
Send locally or to destinations across the UK.
One delivery platform
Book and manage every courier through Send247.
When do I need a courier for artwork?
Parcel networks stack and shake boxes, which is exactly what fragile, valuable artwork cannot take.
A courier makes more sense when:
- The piece is fragile, glazed or unwrapped
- It's valuable and hard to replace
- It must arrive before a view or fair opens
- It's a round-trip to a framer or exhibition
- It needs upright, padded, direct handling
Useful to know
Questions about artwork delivery
Can you collect artwork from a gallery or auction house?
Yes, when the venue permits courier collection. Provide its opening hours, release reference and named contact in the booking.
Do you pack the artwork?
The sender should prepare suitable protective packaging before collection. Add the packed dimensions and any orientation instructions when booking.
Can framed artwork remain upright?
Yes, provided the dimensions and vehicle allow safe upright support. State that requirement clearly in the handling notes.
Is this suitable for museum-grade work?
Not automatically. High-value, climate-sensitive or installation-heavy pieces may need specialist fine-art transport and insurance agreed separately.
Can I book artwork delivery for tomorrow?
Yes. Next-day artwork delivery is available where supported by the selected route and service.
Can I send artwork anywhere in the UK?
Send247 provides UK-wide courier coverage, subject to availability for the requested collection and destination.
What size artwork can I send?
From a small framed print to large canvases; give dimensions and glazing at booking so the right vehicle and handling are matched.