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  • Organise custom crating for delicate pieces
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Recent Art Removals reviews

Went well and did job

Pick Up Rugs & Artwork

$100

Excellent highly recommend Gihan

Pick up Fridge, washing machine, rug, various boxes, small paintings

$300

Thanks so much Mina! So prompt!

MOVE 2 paintings, cane chair and 2 mirrors

$50

Very kind guy. Did the job very well and was responsive

I need someone to pick up two artworks before 2pm

$150

Super efficient and great to communicate with. Thanks Jamie

Pick up a painting 162x122 in size

$50

Fast and efficient service

Pick up/ drop off 2 x artwork today

$90

What's the average cost of an art removalist

$85 - $192

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$85

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$125

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$192

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Why book art removalists through Airtasker?

As you’re looking for help in relocating a treasured family piece, a fragile canvas, or a statement sculpture, you want someone who’ll treat it with the same care you do. Airtasker makes that easy. 

To get started, just post a task in just a few minutes, compare quotes, and choose from local removalists with proven experience in handling fine art. Every Tasker has ratings, reviews, and badges you can browse, so you know exactly who you’re trusting with your valuables.

Whether you’re an artist sending pieces to auction houses or commercial galleries, a collector rearranging your home, or simply moving house and wanting your valuable artwork handled properly, Airtasker helps you contact skilled art removalists without the fuss. With flexible scheduling, upfront pricing, and removalists who genuinely know how to pack, lift, and transport delicate items, art removals in Australia suddenly feel a whole lot smoother.

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Top Art Removals related questions

Shipping artwork in Australia generally costs $80 to $400, depending on the size, fragility, distance, and whether any custom packing is needed. Large or high-value pieces (especially those requiring crating or climate-controlled transport) can go upwards of $600. Many Airtasker removalists offer competitive local rates, making it a budget-friendly way to move individual artworks or collections.

Yes, most artwork purchases in Australia are subject to 10% GST. Imported art may also attract duties or taxes depending on its value, type, and origin. Original artworks, antiques, and limited-edition prints each fall under specific tax rules, so it’s worth double-checking with the ATO if you’re unsure about your particular item or transaction.

A reasonable budget for art removals in Australia typically ranges from $100 to $350 for local moves involving a few pieces. Costs increase for fragile, oversized, or high-value items that need specialised packing or multiple removalists. If you’re arranging gallery deliveries, expect to factor in protective materials, extra handling time, or custom crating.

A professional art courier service is a specialist trained to pack, handle, and transport artworks with extra care. They use protective wrapping, secure tie-down methods, and suitable vehicles to ensure paintings, prints, and sculptures stay safe throughout the move. Art courier businesses are often used by artists, galleries, and collectors who need added peace of mind during transport.

Keep an eye out for removalists who show up without proper packing materials, offer vague or shifting pricing, rush through the job, or refuse to explain how they’ll protect your artwork. Reliable art removalists communicate clearly, bring the right gear, and take their time handling fragile items. If something feels off, trust your gut and look for a Tasker with strong reviews and proven experience.

What do art removals services include?

Art removals on Airtasker typically include all the essentials needed to transport your artwork safely and securely. From local moving to gallery deliveries, you’ll find removalists who understand the unique care fine art requires.

Here’s what’s typically included in an art removals service:

Packing and protective wrapping for artwork

Professional art removalists know that proper packing is half the job of art logistics solutions. If needed, you can ask your Taskers to provide packing and protective wrapping on top of your art moving service. 

This may include wrapping canvases, framed pieces, sculptures, and mixed-media artworks using acid-free materials, glassine, foam corner protectors, bubble wrap, and other museum-grade supplies with careful detail and quality.

For fragile or high-value items, expert art handlers may reinforce artwork with cardboard sleeves or crate-ready padding. These prevent scratches, vibration damage, and moisture exposure during fine art transportation.

Custom art crating and specialised art packaging

For oversized or unusually shaped pieces, you can book Taskers who offer custom crating and white glove delivery for your unique needs. They can build on-the-spot wooden crates, reinforced boxes, or fitted foam housing to keep artwork stable during transit.

This expertise is particularly helpful for sculptures, antiques, installation art, or pieces that require extra structural support or storage for secure transportation. Many private art collectors request custom crating from art handlers when transporting pieces across long distances or shipping items interstate.

Safe artwork loading, transportation, and unloading

Airtasker connects you with artwork removalists who know how to safely load and secure pieces using straps, blankets, anchors, and no-shift positioning. For both local art transport in major cities and interstate removals through regional areas, Taskers can help ensure your items stay protected from bumps, drops, and sudden shifts. They’ll also handle careful unloading, placement, or temporary staging at your destination, which is useful for gallery setups or studio rearrangements.

Artwork installation and setup assistance

If you need help setting up your artwork after the move, you can request installation support when posting your task. Some Taskers may assist with hanging framed pieces, mounting sculptures, or positioning large artworks for display. They may bring levelers, anchors, hooks, and other hardware. 

If you need help preparing a space before an exhibit or want assistance placing artwork in your home, you can also find Taskers who can help with the finishing touches.

Handling oversized or delicate art pieces

Fine art removalists on Airtasker can help relocate extra-large canvases, glass artworks, mixed-media pieces, stone sculptures, or fragile vintage items. They can also collaborate with additional Taskers for heavy lifting, coordinate tight hallway navigation, or provide padding and protective barriers for challenging spaces.

If you’re moving other special items like professional pianos, pool tables, or antiques, you can also get help through Airtasker.

Recent Art Removals tasks

Move a large painting

$50

Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland

6th Jun 2026

Move a large painting 165cm x 125cm from Fig Tree Pocket to Alexandra Hills.

Help move fridge, washing machine, tv, painting and chester box

$100

Ivanhoe East VIC 3079, Australia

5th Jun 2026

Tv 55 inch Painting 150 cm by 120 cm Fridge w and d 60 cm h 180cm Washing machine h 87 cm w 60 cm d 57 Box w 100cm d 50 cm h 57 move from ivanhoe to kenards in abbotsford

Pick up and hang artworks, need a van

$300

Artarmon, New South Wales

5th Jun 2026

I need someone to pick up some artworks from storage in Artarmon then take to Brookvale and hang the art on the wall in a commercial unit. Best would be to charge by the hour.

To move a sheet of metal from a workshop to a gallery

$80

Southbank VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2026

Hello, I need someone with a van or truck that can please help me move a sheet of metal that is 3.7 m, 1.5 m an maybe 50kg I have people to help lift and move it just need someone with a car able to fit and move it :)

2.4 x 2m canvas collect Hawthorn Fri 5/6 Tues 9/6 to Newtown 3220

$150

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

2.4 x 2m XL stretched painting need collecting Hawthorn Fri 5/6 OR Tues 9/6 delivery to Newtown 3220. No open utes. Canvas must be entirely undercover in van etc. Business hours before 4.30pm only.

Great care taken with artwork delivered. Thanks!

Two paintings pick up

$20

Essendon VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Two Paintings to pick up from Freedom Furniture DFO Essendon. Delivered to Essendon address 4/5 minutes drive. Paintings size 160x220 102x150… quite large

Great service highly recommend!

Move 16 canvases from Seventeen Mile Rocks (4076) to Brisbane City

$200

Seventeen Mile Rocks, Queensland

3rd Jun 2026

We have 16 canvas prints (each 1.5mx1m). They are individually bubblewrapped and have protective honeycomb corners. We need them picked up from our workshop in Seventeen Mile Rocks between 10am and 3pm tomorrow - and delivered to a company in Brisbane City (level 8) There is a delivery dock you can use for parking.

Fast, friendly and efficient. Great service.

Move 1x Queen Mattress and a large painting

$100

Dianella WA, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

1x queen mattress (need help taking stored stuff off the top, as I have injured my arms) 1x large 1200x1200 painting in a box Pickup location: Dianella WA, Australia Drop-off location: Brabham WA, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Thank you so much, efficient!

Pick up a canvas parting 1.6m x 1.2m from North curl curl to oatley.

$60

Oatley NSW 2223, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Pick up a canvas painting 1.2mx 1.6m from North curl curl to deliver to oatley

Help move fridge boxes and painting from double bay to edgeciff

$200

Double Bay NSW, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Help move a fridge, a fragile 1.5m x 1.5m painting, a light, some boxes plus remove and throw away plants from my first floor apartment in double bay to an underground storage garage under the edgecliff centre which has a height limit of about 2.2m (I've had a Toyota hi Ace in there before.

These guys are great. Fast communication. On time. Friendly. And did a super quick effective job managing some difficult logistics and expensive fragile paintings.

Move paintings to art gallery Glenfield to Oran Park

$70

Glenfield, New South Wales

31st May 2026

Relocate about 20 paintings from Glenfield to Oran park

Excellent thank you

Move my plants & artworks

$150

Kensington VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

Plants and pots, artworks, standing lamp and a few boxes. Pickup location: Kensington VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Footscray VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Michael is a LEGEND! I expected the task to take 3 hours or more with me as part of the labour, but Michael did it under 2 hrs (incl. driving from A to Z) and did 99.9% of the heavy lifting all by himself. I just stood and looked pretty. Super efficient, great attitude and very careful with my things, Michael is simply awesome. I’m so grateful for Michael’s help. He made a stressful moving experience into a hassle free and happy one. 11/10

Pick up artwork and mirror and drive from Woonona to Bondi junction

$180

Woonona NSW, Australia

28th May 2026

To pick up an artwork from a property and transport to bondi junction

Excellent to deal with

Move a few belongings mostly paintings from Merrylands to Glenfield

$200

Merrylands West NSW 2160, Australia

27th May 2026

Pick up a man and a few belongings mostly paintings from Merrylands to Glenfield you’ll need and large van

Excellent thank you very much

Move fridge, double bed frame, mattress, couch, TV and paintings

$200

Brighton-Le-Sands NSW, Australia

26th May 2026

Move fridge, double bed frame, mattress, couch, TV and paintings from unit to a house. Will need 2 people and trolleys + blankets to cover. Paintings need to be transported safely. Likely need a 3T truck, everything won't fit in a van. Access limited at unit for 3T truck so I can get access to park the van on the footpath temporarily. Pickup location: Brighton-Le-Sands NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Chifley NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Great service, thank you. The guys were friendly and careful with all of our belongings. Would definitely book again 🙏

Move 2 paintings and a dining suite

$250

Paddington NSW, Australia

24th May 2026

2 paintings, 1 small, 1 large (1.5x2m) from Paddington deliver to Cremorne Point and collect round timber dining table + 4 chairs and move them back to Paddington. Can be done in reverse also (Cremorne to Paddington, back to Cremorne). One flight of stairs at Cremorne and two at Paddington. Pickup location: Paddington NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Cremorne Point NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Alberto and Vincent were super efficient and helpful in moving and placing furniture. Highly recommended.

Move painting

$80

Sydney NSW, Australia

21st May 2026

Pick up painting in Sydney and deliver to Forest Lodge

He was great. Got the job done efficiently.

Pick up 2 glass artworks

$80

Marrickville NSW, Australia

21st May 2026

Pick up 2 x glass artworks 120x120cm each. Need to be handled and transported with care. They will be bubble wrapped. Deliver to Seaforth ASAP

Delivered with care

Transport painting from Fairlight to Surry Hills and hang it

$300

Fairlight NSW, Australia

20th May 2026

I have a painting which is 220cm x 180cm to transport from my home in Fairlight to office in Surry Hills. I would then like the painting professionally hung. There will not be access issues.

Excellent service, highly recommend!

Art move large painting no frame

$100

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

18th May 2026

Move painting from storage unit to office on Macquarie St

Great service to move a painting. Thanks.