The Real Timeline for a Made to Order Print

A print is not pulled from a shelf. It is produced after you order, and the wait has two parts. Here is how the days break down, and where Kay Sage currently stands.

Auvrique Editorial · Fine Art Editions

The short answer

Auvrique does not currently list Kay Sage editions in its catalogue, so there is no shipping time to quote for her work today. For artists that are available, a made to order print typically takes about 3 to 7 business days to produce, plus 2 to 10 business days in transit depending on destination. Framed pieces sit at the longer end because framing adds a production step.

Why the wait exists at all

Nothing at Auvrique is stocked in advance. When an order comes in, the file is prepared, printed, and in many cases framed, and only then does it ship. That is the trade a buyer makes when choosing a reproduction house over a poster shop. The wait is real, usually a week to two and a half weeks door to door, and it buys a print made to the dimensions and finish of the specific order rather than pulled from a warehouse bin.

The honest caveat comes first. Kay Sage editions are not currently offered, so the timeline question cannot be answered for her specifically at the moment. For artists in the catalogue, the pattern holds. A canvas order like the October Morning canvas moves faster than a framed piece because framing adds handling, assembly, and a longer curing period before packing. Anyone weighing the two formats can compare them in the guide to choosing between a canvas print and a framed poster.

How the days actually break down

Production comes first. Printing itself is quick, often a single day once the file is approved. Framing is the variable. A framed poster such as the Quay at Dieppe framed poster requires cutting, mounting, assembly, and inspection, which is why framed orders sit at the upper end of the production range. Canvas needs time to dry and set before it can be packed safely.

Transit comes second, and it is the part no seller controls. Domestic shipments usually arrive within a few business days of dispatch. International orders can take a week or more, and customs occasionally adds days that no tracking number explains. An anxious buyer should budget the top of the range rather than the bottom, then be pleasantly surprised. The full breakdown of production windows and transit estimates is set out in the shipping policy.

What moves a timeline

Framed orders take longer than unframed prints because assembly and inspection are added steps
Canvas needs a drying and setting period before it can be packed
International destinations add transit time and occasional customs delays
Order volume around holidays can extend production by several business days

What to do while you wait

Once an order ships, tracking arrives by email and the wait becomes a known quantity rather than a guess. Before that point, the useful work is on your end. Decide where the piece will hang, check the wall against the dimensions listed on the product page, and read up on the work itself. The guide to the most recognizable subjects in Kay Sage's work is a reasonable place to start if her landscapes and skeletal structures are what draw you.

If the piece is a gift or tied to a date, order with margin. A two week buffer absorbs almost every realistic delay, including a slow customs office. And if a shipment does stall, the contact channel exists for exactly that. Most delays resolve with a tracking update rather than a replacement, but asking early beats waiting past the point where a solution is still comfortable.

The wait is the price of a print that did not exist until someone asked for it.

Order type	Production	Transit
Unframed print	3 to 5 business days	2 to 7 business days
Framed poster	5 to 7 business days	2 to 10 business days
Canvas	4 to 7 business days	2 to 10 business days

Typical door to door ranges for in catalogue editions

Key takeaways

Kay Sage editions are not currently in the Auvrique catalogue, so no shipping time applies to her work today.
Available made to order prints typically take one to two and a half weeks door to door.
Framing adds production time, so framed orders sit at the longer end of every range.
Ordering with a two week buffer covers customs delays and holiday volume.

Related questions

Can I get a Kay Sage print elsewhere while Auvrique does not carry her?

Museum shops and licensed print publishers occasionally offer reproductions of her work, and availability changes. Auvrique does not broker or source editions it does not carry, so the honest answer is to check directly with institutional shops or licensed publishers rather than waiting here.

Does a framed print really take longer than a canvas?

Usually by a couple of production days. Framing adds cutting, assembly, and inspection after the print itself is done. Canvas needs a drying period instead, so the two formats often land within a day or two of each other, with framed pieces slightly behind.

What happens if my print arrives damaged?

Damaged shipments are handled under the refund policy rather than left to the buyer. Photograph the damage and the packaging, then contact support promptly. A replacement or refund follows from the documented condition on arrival, which is why keeping the box matters.

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