Buying Large Art Internationally: What You Should Know

Buying large art from another country is more common today than ever before. Collectors and interior designers regularly acquire artworks from artists all over the world. Still, when the piece is large, buyers often have questions about shipping, customs and logistics.

In this guide, we’ll explain what you should know before buying large art internationally and why the process is usually much simpler and safer than it seems.

International Art Buying Is Now Standard Practice

Thanks to professional shipping methods and global logistics networks, buying art across borders is routine for galleries, designers and collectors. Most large artworks today are shipped rolled, which makes international delivery much easier and safer.

If you are not familiar with this method, you may find these guides useful:

Shipping: What to Expect

For large artworks, shipping is usually done:

Rolled in a rigid protective tube
With tracked and insured delivery
Using professional international carriers

This keeps the artwork safe and keeps costs under control.

Customs, Taxes and Import Duties

When buying art from another country, you may need to pay:

Import VAT or sales tax
Customs duties (depending on your country)

These costs are determined by your local regulations, not by the artist. A good shipping service will provide the necessary documentation to make customs clearance straightforward.

How to Avoid Problems

Make sure the artwork is properly packed and shipped rolled if it is large
Use tracked and insured shipping
Be aware of your local import rules
Work with artists or galleries experienced in international shipping

What Happens After the Artwork Arrives?

Once the rolled canvas arrives, you simply take it to a local framer to have it stretched:

Insurance and Peace of Mind

Professional international shipments are usually insured. This means that in the extremely unlikely event of a problem, the artwork is covered.

In practice, rolled shipments are very reliable and rarely suffer damage.

Why Buying Internationally Expands Your Options

When you are open to buying internationally, you are no longer limited to what is available in your own country. You can:

Work directly with artists
Access more original and distinctive artworks
Find pieces that truly fit your space instead of compromising

Worldwide Shipping Experience

We regularly ship artworks to collectors and clients all over the world. To date, our works have been delivered to more than 60 countries across Europe, America, Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East.

International shipping is not an exception for us—it is a normal part of how we work. Every shipment is carefully prepared, professionally packed and sent using reliable international carriers.

All international orders include the necessary documentation for customs clearance, so the import process is as smooth and straightforward as possible for the buyer.

This experience allows us to handle international deliveries with confidence, reliability and predictable logistics—whether the artwork is going to a private collector, an interior designer or a professional project.

Large and Custom Art Projects

For large or architectural spaces, international commissioning is very common. Custom artworks are designed for the space and then shipped rolled to the destination.

You can explore how these projects work in our Projects section.

Final Thoughts

Buying large art internationally is not complicated or risky—it is a normal, well-established practice. With professional shipping methods and a little preparation, the process is smooth and predictable.

If you are considering a large or custom artwork, you can start by visiting our Projects section.