Blog entry by Kevin Davidkin
They are more inclined to view the work as their own.
It's recommended to choose the right carrier. Artnet was approached by Laura Doyle of Chubb Insurance as an expert for fine art.
Customers are frequently asked how to ship an object. We always recommend that the truck has GPS as well as climate and security controls, as well as two drivers. Additionally, we advise
"The truck should be able to, if it is possible, follow a straight non-stop route." Get in touch with the shipping firm or ask the gallery to confirm these information.
These should be confirmed immediately. It is a good practice to have an official paper trail.
Refuse delivery
You can refuse to accept a shipment company's crate when the crate arrives at your house clear of damage during the transportation.
delivery. The shipping company and shipper will be able to decide (i.e. the gallery that arranged shipping) will have to determine the next steps.
Take immediate action to solve the issue.
Accepting delivery with damaged containers is a negative choice.
you can inspect the crate/box/tube you can inspect the crate, box, etc. Before you sign off, inspect the crate/box/tube. If you are unable or unable to be present or sign off on a crate, obvious damage is removed.
Don't be concerned even if you're not there yet. There are ways you can protect your investment.
Take pictures of everything, even if it isn't obvious.
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Documentation is vital to show the extent of the damage prior to it reaching your residence. With cell phone cameras being ubiquitous, it is easy to determine what the damage was.
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and videos, it's recommended to simply record the entire process of delivery and the entire process, which includes opening the crate, taking off the artwork and examining it for any damage.
Take photos of any damage, and add an indication of the scale, like measuring tapes, pencils or even your finger.
finger). A few minor damages can occur simply because of human mistakes. However it isn't necessary to accept a less than perfect artwork.
The piece was in mint condition upon purchase.
Be sure to keep the packaging materials
Certain packing materials could cause more harm than good particularly if they are improperly deployed. A painting wrapped with
The bubbles that face in, even without a layer of plastic sheeting, can cause holes in your painting's surface. This is because art was
The company that shipped the item or the gallery staffer may have wrapped the item in a way that is not correct.
This is why it's so important to photograph the method of packing before wrapping any artwork. Was the artwork protected adequately? protection around the corners? Often,
If the artwork is not handled correctly the artwork may break or show indications of cracking or dinging. This is especially true for mediums which have weak edges.