Key Takeaway
To ship artwork safely, cover an unframed painted surface with glassine, protect every corner, wrap with bubbles facing inward, immobilize the piece in a snug inner box, and place that box inside a larger corrugated box with cushioning; for a framed painting with glass, add removable glass-protection film and a rigid board over the face. Never let bubble wrap or tape touch paint directly. Fill all voids so the work cannot shift, seal every box seam with packing tape, label the package, and photograph its condition before shipment. For valuable work, use tracking, declared-value coverage, and signature service.
