Gifting a Boris Margo Print and Getting It Wrapped

A wrapped print sounds simple until the artist in question is one most framers have never heard of. Here is what is actually possible, what to ask for, and how to keep the gift looking considered rather than rushed.

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The short answer

Not from Auvrique at present. Boris Margo editions are not currently in the catalogue, so there is no wrapped order to place here. Elsewhere, gift wrapping for art prints is common but varies. Most print sellers charge between five and fifteen dollars for it, and framed pieces are usually wrapped in tissue and ribbon rather than boxed paper.

The Straight Answer On Wrapping

Auvrique does not currently sell Boris Margo editions, so the short answer is no wrapped print from this shop. That is worth stating plainly rather than burying. Margo was a Ukrainian-born American artist working through the middle of the twentieth century, best known for experiments with cellophane and decalcomania. His work turns up at auction and in specialist dealers more often than in mainstream print catalogues, which is why the gift wrapping question rarely has an off-the-shelf answer.

The practical route is to buy the print from whoever stocks it, then handle the wrapping yourself or through a local framer. A flat print ships in a rigid envelope that takes wrapping paper badly. A framed piece is worse, since glass and paper do not mix. If you want to buy the canvas edition of a comparable work instead, canvas rolls or stretches wrap more forgivingly than glass. Either way, plan the wrapping as its own step, not an afterthought at checkout.

Making The Gift Feel Considered

A wrapped box is one kind of presentation. Another is a note that explains why you chose the work. Margo's prints are abstract and textured, and most recipients will not know the name. A short card, two or three sentences on what the piece is and why it caught your eye, does more than any ribbon. Personalized gift options for art lovers usually come down to this, a line of context, rather than embossed paper.

Presentation also means thinking about what happens after unwrapping. A print handed over loose can feel unfinished. If you would rather give something ready to hang, a framed poster reads as a complete object from the moment the paper comes off. Roses, a framed poster is one example of that approach, and Summer sketch, framed poster another. Both arrive as finished pieces, which removes the awkward gap between gift and wall.

Ways to present a print gift

Include a handwritten card naming the artist and the reason you chose the piece
Choose a framed edition so the gift is ready to hang the same day
Wrap the flat shipping envelope in plain kraft paper rather than patterned gift wrap
Offer to help hang it, which turns the gift into an afternoon

Timing And Last Minute Options

The usual pain here is the calendar. A birthday or holiday is days away, the print needs a week to arrive, and wrapping adds another decision. Two fixes. First, order the print to your own address, wrap it yourself, and hand it over in person. Second, if time has run out, send a digital image of the work with a note that the framed piece is on its way. Both are honest, and neither costs extra.

Production and delivery times differ by format and destination, so check the shipping details before you promise a date. Estrada Rural, a framed poster and similar editions are made to order, which means the clock starts at purchase, not before. For a fuller picture of what the artist made and what tends to appeal, the guide to Boris Margo's most popular subjects is a useful read before you commit to a specific image.

The ribbon matters less than the sentence explaining why you chose the work.

Key takeaways

Auvrique does not currently carry Boris Margo editions, so no wrapped print can be ordered here.
Gift wrapping for art prints typically costs five to fifteen dollars where it is offered.
Framed pieces are best presented as finished gifts, since wrapping glass is unreliable.
A handwritten note about the work does more for the gift than elaborate packaging.

Related questions

Can I add a gift message to an art print order?

Many print sellers offer this at checkout, either free or for a small fee. Where it is not offered, a printed image of the work with a handwritten card sent separately works nearly as well. Always check the message length limit before writing a paragraph, since most systems cap it at two or three hundred characters.

What should I do if the print arrives too close to the occasion?

Order to your own address rather than the recipient's, then wrap and deliver it yourself. If that fails, show the recipient the image digitally and follow up with the framed piece. Nobody remembers a gift arriving four days late if the explanation is a print being made to order.

Is a framed print or a canvas better as a gift?

Framed is the safer gift. It arrives finished, hangs immediately, and needs no decisions from the recipient. Canvas suits someone who already has a wall and a preference, or a larger budget. If you are unsure how the recipient feels about abstract work, the comparison between canvas and framed formats is worth five minutes before ordering.

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