- If it is larger than 48 inches you must pack your artwork for shipping in a special wood crate that will protect it;
- Moving companies and auction houses define paintings smaller than 48x48 inches as small item;
- Logically, paintings larger than 48x48 inches they consider as large items;
- They can also pack paintings that have frames - they could be very expensive if they are made of expensive materials;
- Finally, auction houses recognize rolled canvas paintings package, which you also must pack properly for moving.