Consign it through a specialist Fine Art shipper.
They should look after all the packing and insurance etc. (it won't be cheap but it's the safest way).
Look in the phone book or online for companies operating in your area.How do I send a big oil painting to Spain and know that it will get there OK?
You can crate it your self if you want. And it would almost guarantee you it will be safe.you can do what I did a few years back.
Make a wooden frame for the outside of the ( framed painting ) out of heavy duty
2 X 4's strips, then get some cheap wooden 4x8 paneling and cut it the to the size of the 2 x 4 strip frame ,so that the painting
fits inside and nail the
2 x 4 strips to the the cut piece of panel. then cut a top piece of paneling and fit it on the top and nail that piece on. Now nothing will crush the painting or harm the canvas because it will be protected on the edges and on both sides. You can use 1/8'; or 3/16'; inch thick paneling for the face and back and 2 X 4's for the frame
Why do you say it's too big for a plane ? If they can ship a car by plane for someone - they can ship a 5 feet square painting !
Just make sure you pack it in a suitable container to avoid damage !
Get the ferry from Portsmouth to Calne or from Portsmouth to Santander and drive it down yourself. It's also a great trip that you will surely enjoy.
i have used the DHLS.l service it offers secure packing and Take a close up sanp shot for insurance
Call around about best opptions.Contact UPS,USPS,fed-ex
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