How does shipping work?

Depending on the sale, either Artsy or the seller will arrange shipping.

Seller Shipping

For shipments organized by the seller, we’ll connect you with the seller so you can arrange shipping directly. Generally, buyers will choose between a common carrier (like FedEx) and a specialist fine art shipper. Shipping costs will be your responsibility and are not included in your bid price.

Artsy Shipping

For Artsy arranged shipping, an invoice inclusive of shipping costs will be provided within 1-3 business days of auction close. Artsy shipping quotes are inclusive of collection, inspection, packing, full insurance, and transit via curbside delivery. Our post-sale team works with multiple shipping vendors to provide the most safe and economical shipping choice for your purchase.

Artsy shipping quotes include transit via curbside delivery. Curbside delivery is typically the most economical and used method for transporting artworks. The delivery leg of the shipment is customarily handled by courier shippers such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL and the delivery will be safely delivered to your curb. This service does not include any assembly or removal of packaging materials.

Premium shipping services may be available for your purchase. Premium services such as debris removal, installation, unpacking, etc. Should you want additional services added to your shipping quote, please inform your post-sale contact directly and they will provide revised shipping costs. 

Prior to bidding, if you would like an approximate shipping quote, please reach out to specialist@artsy.net 

If you have any questions after you have won your lot about shipping, please reach out to post-sale@artsy.net

Note: As shipping quotes can take some time to produce, we highly encourage you to request these with as much time as possible before a live sale starts or an online-only sale closes.