Why the method matters more than distance

A print survives international transit based on how it is packed, not how far it travels. Paper is vulnerable to three things: bending, moisture, and pressure. A flat shipment between two rigid boards addresses all three at once. Rolled shipments in tubes work for unframed sheets, but the tube must be wide enough that the print is not curled tightly, because tight rolling can crack ink layers and leave a permanent set in the paper.

Framed prints are the harder case. Glass or acrylic can shatter or flex under rough handling, so the frame needs corner protectors, a layer of bubble wrap, and a double-walled box with a few centimetres of clearance on every side. The same standard applies across editions, whether you order a framed poster like Charming little landscape as a framed poster or a larger canvas. If a seller cannot describe their packing in one clear sentence, that is a signal to ask more questions before paying.

Customs is the part buyers underestimate. Any print crossing a border may be inspected, delayed, or charged import duty depending on the destination country and the declared value. These charges are set by the receiving country, not the seller, and they are the buyer's responsibility in most cases. A tracked courier also handles customs paperwork more smoothly than standard post, which is one more reason to pay for it.

What to expect on cost and timing

International shipping for a framed print typically runs from about 20 to 60 euros depending on weight, size, and destination, with canvases costing more because they are bulkier. Tracked courier services sit at the top of that range and untracked postal services at the bottom. For anything framed, the tracked option is worth the difference. A print is not a book; if it disappears in transit, there is no replacing it cheaply.

Timing varies more than cost. Most international deliveries land within 5 to 14 business days, but customs holds can add a week or more, particularly around holidays. Reputable sellers state their handling time separately from transit time, and the two together give the real wait. The specifics for any order, including handling windows and destination coverage, are set out in the Auvrique Shipping Policy. If you want the fuller picture on framed deliveries, the guide to framed poster delivery times covers it in detail.

Receiving the print and handling problems

Inspect the shipment the day it arrives. Look for crushed corners, water staining, or a rattling frame before you cut any tape. If the outer box is damaged, photograph it first, then photograph the print and packaging together. Carriers and sellers both process claims faster with that record, and claims windows can be short, sometimes as little as a few days from delivery.

If a print arrives damaged, the remedy comes from the seller, not the carrier, in most consumer purchases. Refund and replacement terms differ between sellers, so read them before ordering rather than after. The Auvrique Refund Policy sets out the process for its own editions. For long-term care once the print is safely on the wall, the advice on caring for a canvas print applies to most formats. And if a question is not answered anywhere, contacting the seller directly before ordering is always cheaper than a dispute after.