Shipping time for custom prints of Theophilus Brown

Made-to-order art moves on a different clock than stock. Production, print method, and framing all add days before a parcel leaves the studio. The timeline below separates what you can control from what you cannot.

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The short answer

A custom print of Theophilus Brown typically takes five to ten working days to produce, then ships in three to six working days once it leaves the studio. Total wait is usually eight to sixteen working days from order to delivery, though framing and larger sizes push the longer end of that range.

What drives the wait

A made-to-order print is not pulled from a shelf. The file is prepared, the print is run, and any framing is assembled before the parcel is labelled. Each step adds time that a ready-made item does not need. The delivery timeline for made-to-order art is therefore a sequence of small waits, not one long one. Print size matters because a larger sheet takes longer to handle and cure. Framing adds another layer, since the frame must be cut and fitted to the print. If you need the piece by a specific date, order with the longest plausible timeline in mind rather than the shortest.

How to read the timeline

The numbers are a working guide, not a promise to the hour. Production windows assume the file is ready and the order is complete when it is placed. A missing measurement or a late payment instruction can pause the clock without warning. Weather and carrier volume affect the transit leg, which is the part you see least. If you are anxious about a deadline, the useful move is to ask for the production estimate separately from the shipping estimate, because they are not the same thing. That distinction is what keeps a reasonable delay from feeling like a problem.

What adds time

Larger prints take longer to print and to pack.
Framing adds a separate fit and finish step.
Incomplete order details can pause production.
Carrier volume affects the transit leg most.

The part you can control

Most of the uncertainty lives in the production window, and most of that comes down to the order itself. Choose the print method and size before you place the order, because changing either later resets the clock. Confirm the delivery address early, including any building access details that a carrier would need. If the piece is for a specific occasion, place the order with the longest realistic timeline in mind. That is the only reliable way to keep a custom order from arriving after the date that mattered.

Auvrique's shipping policy sets out the production and transit windows that apply once an order is placed. The refund policy covers what happens if a delivery window is missed or a print arrives damaged. Neither document changes the fact that a made-to-order piece needs time before it ships.

A custom print is not a parcel from a shelf. It is a small production run with a delivery date attached.

Stage	Typical window	Notes
Production	5 to 10 working days	File prep, print run, any framing
Transit	3 to 6 working days	Once the parcel leaves the studio
Total estimate	8 to 16 working days	Longer for framed or larger prints

Typical timeline for a made-to-order print

Key takeaways

Custom prints need production time before they ever enter transit.
Total wait is usually eight to sixteen working days from order to delivery.
Framing and larger sizes push the timeline toward the longer end.
A clear delivery address and a complete order keep the clock moving.

Related questions

Does framing change the delivery timeline for made-to-order art?

Yes. A framed print needs a separate fit and finish step after the print is run, so it usually sits at the longer end of the production window. The transit time itself is similar, but the total wait is longer than for an unframed print.

Can I speed up a custom order once it is placed?

Not reliably. The production sequence is set when the order is placed, and changing the size or method later usually resets the clock rather than shortening it. The most useful move is to order with the longest realistic timeline in mind from the start.

What should I check before placing a custom print order?

Confirm the print size, the print method, and the delivery address before you place the order. Missing details are one of the common reasons a production window pauses. If the piece is for a specific date, plan around the longer end of the estimate.

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