Summary: Fine art shipping requires more than ordinary parcel packaging. Paintings, sculptures, framed works, photographs, antiques, and mixed-media pieces have different handling and protection requirements. Galleries and collectors should document condition, establish a supportable valuation, use suitable protective materials, and confirm that the insurance policy covers the specific artwork and route. Carrier liability and declared value are not automatically equivalent to full-value art insurance. A specialist transport arrangement can help coordinate collection, packing, tracking, and delivery.