Canal Reflections, Venice, Italy Photography By Michael Seewald

When Do You Charge My Credit Card?
absolutearts.com never charges your credit card until you have approved shipping costs and everything is a go ahead! Buying original art is always something special and we are here to work with you and help you find that perfect piece of contemporary art. Whether it's a painting or a sculpture, a mixed media artwork - our art advisory experts will handle all your buying needs.

What About Free Shipping For My Artwork?
Unless the artist has indicated free shipping absolutearts.com needs to calculate shipping costs for our worldwide clients and artists. We take pride in providing the most cost effective, fastest and most secure way of shipping possible for your artwork.

How Much Is Shipping?
Shipping is calculated by an art expert to keep your cost low! Original artworks always deserve special attention. Shipping costs usually run 2% - 15% of the price of the artwork depending on what the work is and where the art is shipping from and shipping to - our fine artists and clients are located worldwide.

Who Pays For Shipping?
Unless the artist offers free shipping, the client pays for shipping. The shipping cost is carefully calculated for each client's purchase and the client always approves shipping cost before a sale is charged to a client's credit card.

When Will I Get My Shipping Quote?
After you have ordered the artwork we will get the artwork shipping quote to you as fast as possible. It may take 30 minutes to sometimes a day before we have accurate shipping information for you. We carefully get the best and most secure route for you. This is why we are different and standout from the rest. We pay very close and individual attention to your purchase and weigh all possible shipping options for you.

What About Insurance?
Artworks are always fully insured during shipping.

What About Delivery Time?
The delivery time frame will entirely depend on where you live and where the artwork is shipping from. Art delivery within USA and the EU is anywhere from 1-7 days. Shipping abroad may take 7-14 days. absolutearts.com has 20+ years of original art shipping experience and always chooses the most secure and cost effective way for each client. We are here for you!

What About Tracking?
Each artwork is always carefully tracked during the shipping process and each client is informed of all tracking information once your artwork has shipped.

Who Do You Use For Shipping?
absolutearts.com uses the following shipping partners: USPS, UPS, FEDEX, DHL, Postal Services worldwide, freight services and of course specialized art carriers.

How Is My Artwork Shipped?
Each artwork is a very special piece that always receives careful attention and packaging. All artworks are securely packaged prior to shipping. Shipping materials range from cardboard and protective bubble wrap to specialized art crates, mailing tubes, wooden crates and even courier delivery as well as cargo delivery via truck or shipping container. It all depends on the type of work you order. We always keep every client informed during the shipping process.

I Have More Questions
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. You can either email us at help@absolutearts.com or call us at 646-455-1425. We are always eager to answer any questions you may have.

Final Thoughts
We take each sale very seriously and understand that each original artwork is unique. There is always something that needs special attention with each artwork shipment. Thus, we always offer individualized attention to each client for every purchase however small or large it may be. We treat all our clients with great attention and care. We are not a big box store -- not like a warehouse store shipping low quality reproduction art -- not like a big discounter --or website that offers "free shipping" which usually drives the price up and takes money away from the artist. We are a company with over 25 years of art experience and we always treat our artists fairly. On the internet since 1995, absolutearts.com understands that each original work of art is valuable. Whether your art purchase is a gift, a corporate piece, a private art commission or an artwork for your living room - we always respect your taste and privacy!