Shipping Times for Prints Explained Before You Order

A framed or canvas edition is made after you order, so the calendar has two parts. Here is how production and transit add up, and what to check before paying.

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The short answer

Auvrique does not currently carry Mainie Jellette editions, so there is no Jellette shipping time to quote. For prints it does offer, expect roughly 2 to 5 business days of production plus 3 to 7 days transit domestically, or 7 to 14 days internationally, with tracking issued once the parcel ships.

The two parts of every timeline

Print shipping is not like shipping a book. Nothing sits on a shelf waiting. When an order comes in, the edition is printed, allowed to dry or cure, framed or stretched, then packed and handed to a carrier. That first stretch, production, usually runs 2 to 5 business days depending on format. Framed pieces take longer than unframed canvas because there is an assembly step.

Transit is the second stretch. Domestic deliveries typically arrive 3 to 7 business days after handover. International orders run longer, often 7 to 14 business days, and customs can add time that no retailer controls. The honest total for a framed poster ordered domestically is therefore about one to two weeks door to door. Anyone promising three days is selling you something already made.

This matters if you are comparing sellers of [[framed poster editions|framed poster editions]] rather than comparing prices on identical stock. A seller quoting a longer window is often the one actually making the piece properly.

Tracking and what can go wrong

Tracking is issued when the carrier accepts the parcel, not when you order. For the first few days after purchase, a quiet tracking page is normal and not a sign of trouble. Once the number activates, you can see the parcel move in near real time, and most domestic routes show a delivery date within a day of accuracy.

The real risks sit at the edges. Peak seasons add several days to production. Customs inspections add days to international transit with no workaround. And a print damaged in transit needs a replacement made from scratch, which restarts the production clock. That last case is where a clear [[refund and replacement terms|refund and replacement terms]] page earns its keep, because you want to know the remedy before you need it.

If a deadline matters, a gift or a move in date, contact the seller before ordering rather than after. A straight answer about the current production queue takes minutes and saves a week of guessing.

What moves the date

Framed formats add assembly time that unstretched canvas does not require
Peak season orders can add several days to production before printing starts
International parcels sit at customs for periods no seller can shorten
A damaged in transit replacement restarts the full production timeline

Planning around a specific arrival date

Work backwards from the date you need the piece on the wall. Add production time, add transit, then add a buffer of three to five business days. If that sum lands uncomfortably close to your deadline, order earlier or choose a faster format. An unframed canvas usually ships sooner than a framed poster of the same image because framing is the slowest step.

It is also worth deciding what you actually need by that date. If the question is whether a canvas or a framed piece suits the room, the comparison in [[canvas versus framed prints|canvas versus framed prints]] covers the tradeoffs, and the format choice affects the timeline too. For gift orders, the guide to [[ordering a print as a gift|ordering a print as a gift]] explains timing and wrapping choices that affect dispatch.

One caution for anyone arriving here specifically for Jellette. Her editions are not in the current catalogue, so any site quoting a shipping time for one today is quoting something it does not have. Check availability first, timelines second.

A quiet tracking page for three days is normal. A seller who tells you otherwise is guessing too.

Order type	Production	Total estimate
Framed poster, domestic	3 to 5 business days	1 to 2 weeks
Canvas, domestic	2 to 4 business days	1 to 2 weeks
Any format, international	3 to 5 business days	2 to 3 weeks

Typical door to door windows for made to order prints

Key takeaways

Print shipping has two parts, production and transit, and only the second is visible in tracking.
A realistic domestic total for a framed or canvas edition is one to two weeks door to door.
International orders should be budgeted at two to three weeks with room for customs delays.
Mainie Jellette editions are not currently offered, so confirm availability before comparing delivery dates.

Related questions

Why does a print take longer to ship than other online orders?

Because it is made after you order. Printing, drying, framing or stretching, and packing all happen between payment and dispatch, which typically adds 2 to 5 business days before a carrier ever sees the parcel. Mass produced goods skip that stage, so their timelines are shorter by design.

Can I get a faster delivery if I pay for expedited shipping?

Expedited shipping shortens transit only. It does not shorten production, because the piece still has to be printed and framed. Paying extra typically saves a few days on the road and none at the bench, so it helps most when production is already finished or the format is quick to prepare.

What should I do if my print has not arrived by the estimated date?

Check the tracking number first, since customs holds and weather delays usually show there. If the parcel has not moved for several business days, contact the seller with your order number. A replacement for a lost or damaged print is made from scratch, so ask for a revised production estimate in the same message.

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