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guidelines for packaging & shipping

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You’ve talked to a specialist, received preliminary estimates, and are ready to send your material to swann for auction. thinking of shipping it yourself? To ensure your shipment arrives safely, here are some simple best practices for packaging books and artwork, as well as some important reminders.

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books

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step by step

1. Wrap each book individually in clean tissue paper or bubble wrap.
2. Secure all sides with tape, making sure no tape remains on the surface of the book.
3. Wrapped books can be packed in a box provided, making sure all spaces are filled with extra bubble wrap or crumpled paper. this cushions the book and prevents damage during transit.
4. seal all sides of the box with packing tape.
5. ship your package, clearly indicating a return address and name from your contact swann .

note:

• when shipping more than one book, each volume should still be individually wrapped, with additional bubble wrap between each book in the box.
• boxes that are too small risk damaging the book in transit.

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impressions

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step by step

1. Unframed prints should always be packed flat. wrap the print in a protective layer of glass, craft paper, or mylar.
2. place the wrapped print on a sheet of cardboard that is at least two inches wider than the print on all sides. tape the corners.
3. place five to seven additional pieces of cardboard, cut the same size as the first, on each side of the secured print. this will create a cardboard sandwich, with the print in the middle. tape opposite sides together.
4. cover with a final outer layer of cardboard, or place in a box provided, making sure all gaps are protected with bubble wrap or crumpled paper.
5. address your package, clearly indicating a return address and the name of your swann contact.

note:

• Brochures, small posters, and other paper materials may also fall under these submission guidelines.
• Folders or bound volumes of copies will need special care.

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posters

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step by step

1. Place the poster on a flat surface, image side up. for additional protection, you can place tissue paper or wax paper on the front of the poster.
2. with the front image on the inside, roll the poster from the bottom up.
3. if the el Poster is mounted on linen, you can use tape to secure it. if unmounted, take the extra step of wrapping a piece of paper around the rolled poster before taping it shut.
4. put bubble wrap or crumpled paper at the bottom of the poster tube for protective insulation before placing rolled poster inside.
5. add extra insulation inside rolled poster and to top of tube before sealing.
6. place caps on each side of tube of the poster, adding a layer of packing tape on top to secure them.
7. Send your package, clearly indicating a return address and the name of your swann contact.

note:

• the thicker the tube of the poster, the safer it will be from being crushed during transport.
• smaller posters can be packed flat, following the instructions for prints.

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paintings/canvas

We do not recommend shipping paintings or canvases yourself, as canvases are fragile and are often damaged during transportation. see the list of professional carriers below.

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frames

consider the value of your frame. If the frame does not increase the value of the piece and the material is not too brittle, it may be best to remove the frame before shipping. we do not recommend sending frames yourself. material shipped in the frame often arrives damaged. If shipping the frame is absolutely necessary, consider hiring a professional handler (see below). Regardless of who sends the frame, make sure the glazing (glass or plexiglass) is well sealed (with painter’s tape) before packing. broken glass = damaged artwork!

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safe

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professional art carriers

Professional art carriers typically package and ship items. Carriers (UPS, FedEx, US Postal Service) are not necessarily responsible for the packaging of items. some of the professional art carriers we’ve worked with recently:

• domestic & international: us art, your special delivery service, cadogan tate
• domestic only: exhibit fine art services
• ny/nj/ct: bob’s art delivery service

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supplies

listed above: archival paper (acid-free), bubble wrap, boxes, cardboard, craft paper, glassine paper, mylar (protective plastic sheeting), masking tape, packing tape, tissue paper, x-knife act.

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questions about submitting material to swann?

shipping@swanngalleries.com • (212) 254-4710 ext. 60

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always contact a swann specialist before submitting material. We cannot be held responsible for unannounced packages or the cost of returning the material.

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