Does GPSR apply to art sales internationally?

Does GPSR apply to art sales was a question I was concerned about. I ship art internationally so was keen to find an answer. After some quick research on https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-10-2024-001835-ASW_EN.html The answer states that The GPSR does not apply to antiques, work of art or collectors’ items. This was answered on 6.11.14 by Mr Renders on behalf of the European Commission. I also found this really great blog that explains in more detail https://johndyergallery.com/pages/eu-gpsr-regulations-artists-and-art-gallery-artworks this is their interpretation of the GPSR guidelines and how it impacts on their gallery business. Thank you John Dyer Gallery. with regard to selling existing print runs: the art was compliant with the 2005 UK GPSR (as it applies/applied before 13 Dec 2024) may continue to be sold in the EU and NI. This includes all existing art pieces and print runs already on the market. See article 51, transactional arrangements. All my current print runs were placed on the market prior to 13 December 2024. “My print products are part of an existing range that was already on the market before 13 December 2024, and it fully complies with Directive 2001/95/EC. However, under Article 51, it falls outside the scope of Regulation (EU) 2023/988. See my website and order history is available for evidence of this. As I understand it GPSR does not apply to unique items produced in small quantities. My art paintings are all one-off. They do not have bar codes just a photograph reference number for my internal and website image management. No EAN barcodes, serial or batch numbers are used. These items are not mass produced consumer goods. I am not a lawyer or legally trained so this does not constitute as advise only information and assumptions by which I am operating under. If I need to supply any information for shipping or need to work with someone on a shipment in a certain way I am happy to help. My shipping agent has asked that the customer provide me with a VAT number or any relevant information to ensure the parcel is not delayed in customs. Thank you.

Can you ship art internationally?

Sara Sherwood Art ships original oil on canvas and hand embellished prints internationally. GPSR does not apply to art sales internationally according to the above source. This art can be sent in a roll or in a custom made box. These boxes are handmade to order each time from plywood. Prior to this, the art is usually wrapped in bubble wrap or suitable packing materials.

I have sent art to Europe and USA and as far as Australia and Singapore. I use a shipping agent that can track and deliver the art easily. Air fuel rates can fluctuate so I price on a project by project basis. To request a price email me the full address including postcode or zip. I also need to know if the canvas is going to be shipped in a roll or fully stretched at time of order as this impacts on the canvas retailer I use and the way I set things up to paint. The price of the art is the same supplied stretched or in a roll. Painting the art flat so it can be rolled is a little more time-consuming and this offsets against stretcher bar costs. The product and shipping costs are itemised. I only ship my own art as I am a lifestyle business.