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Recent Art Removals reviews

Jason is extra friendly, lifts heavy items, practical, experienced, good driver, punctual, fit and is probably the best mover I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend him enough. Worth every $ plus tip.

Small amount of furniture to one location, large paintings to other

$250

Mitchel was great, got the job done in a timely manner and protected all of my stuff really well.

Transport artworks to Fitzroy

$100

Lovely guys! Thank you so much for your help!! Very efficient and on time 💓🌟🌟

Help transporting large sculpture to gallery

$150

This was a very hard job that was handled with speed, efficiency and a very good attitude 5 stars

Move painting 2 persons large Ute/van & carry up 11 flights stairs

$180

Couldn’t be happier - punctual and reliable.

Artwork moved Art Gallery NSW Sydney CBD to Rozelle

$50

So simple to deal with. Did the job the day after I posted it. Would definitely recommend and use again.

Courier for large art canvas

$270

What's the average cost of an art removalist

$85 - $190

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$85

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$122

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$190

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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 2 paintings, 24 boxes Darwin city

$130

Darwin NT, Australia

18th Apr 2026

We have a few items to move from Drawin CBD to a few sreets down in Darwin CBD. 2 x large paintings 2.8m x 95 1.55 x 1.3m 2 x large boxes and 2 arhive boxes

Great communication, great work ! Will book again!

Move paintings and furniture into a van

$200

Waterloo NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2026

I need a couple of strong people to move an outdoor table and bench and 7 artworks into a van. Access through back garage to tea lane. Small flight of stairs down to garage.

Amazing work from Anthony and the team

Transport artwork

$250

Hawthorne QLD 4171, Australia

17th Apr 2026

I need a canvas artwork that measures 1.5mx1.3m picked up from storage king Bulimba and transported to Edwardstown, Adelaide, South Australia

Move 2.7 x 1.7m canvas from Hawthorn to Kensington 3-3:30pm pick up

$100

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

16th Apr 2026

pick up Big canvas in van and take from Hawthron to Kensington between 3-3:30

Pick up artworks

$100

Marrickville NSW, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Pick up 4 x brand new artworks, must be able to handle and transport as their glass. Deliver to Hunters Hill.

Very helpful and good

Help moving artwork from a truck into an art fair.

$200

Bowen Hills QLD, Australia

15th Apr 2026

I need 2 people in total to move artwork on trolleys (supplied), and by hand from a truck in the loading dock to our booth F2 at the Affordable Art Fair. I need people to be there ready to start at 5pm until about 7pm. $50 per hour per person. Nothing is heavy it just needs care taken as the artworks are expensive.

Move Stuff including 2 paintings and a luggage

$60

North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia

15th Apr 2026

A luggage bag, 2 painting, several small items Pickup location: North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia Drop-off location: Wahroonga NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Transport a painting ; 9KM total distance.

$50

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

14th Apr 2026

A Person with UTE or Van needs to transport a painting from Tarneit to Trugnina. Dimensions 1.35 Meter by 2.20 Meter. Should be shipped on flat-bad.

Professional and good service on reasonable price.

Move coffee table and artwork

$80

Coogee NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Coffee table 1.4 x 80cm Artwork, glass framed 1.3 x 1 m This is Coogee to Coogee only about 2 km Preferable collection 8.30am Wednesday Can’t be late Pickup location: Coogee NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Coogee NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Easy and efficient

Move Painting (Artwork)

$80

Armadale VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2026

I need an expensive artwork picked up from a home in Armadale and delivered to a home in Hawthorn. The artwork needs to be handled with care and place into a van. The size is roughly 2x2m

Absolute legend. Great communicator and professional.

Collect small artwork from Leichhardt to North Sydney

$40

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Tomorrow (Friday 10 April): Collect an artwork from Lawsons Auctioneers in Leichhardt and deliver to North Sydney. * small framed artwork (85cm x 45cm) * Light item, fits in any car * Pickup during Friday collection hours 8:00am-5:00pm

Thanks David for your kind and quick help! You made the whole process so easy.

Move my sculpture from Sydney to Holbrook/Albury

$200

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

31st Mar 2026

I am keen to find some one going near me with a ute or trailer and I am prepared to meet and pay for fuel. Sculpture is about 2m x .9 x .8 40kg Thank John Pickup location: Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Drop-off location: Holbrook NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Robert was very particular with how he carried my sculpture as it was an awkward load. He is very friendly and kept me updated on where he was on the journey. Thanks Robert

Detach this sculpture and move it to another office building

$200

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

31st Mar 2026

A sculpture that requires disassembled Pickup location: Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia Drop-off location: Richmond VIC 3121, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Tim was super helpful and came immediately to sort out our disassembly and removal of a sculpture in our office. Highly recommend Tim.

Move 2 artworks with Ute

$80

Woonona Heights NSW 2517, Australia

30th Mar 2026

1 cot base and 1 artwork Pickup location: Woonona NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Woonona NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Fantastic experience , on time and great communication

Move 3 paintings

$500

Marrickville, New South Wales

27th Mar 2026

3 x acrylic paintings on canvas approx 200 x 195cm each Pickup location: Marrickville NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Fitzroy VIC, Australia Need to be delivered in Melb by 10 April Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Great job! Would book again

Need help to pick up Canvas

$50

Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Hi there, Need help to pick up a canvas that i brought from the St George Leagues club in Kogarah today. Wont fit in my car, so i need help from at least 4WD or bigger to bring it home to Kingsgrove ASAP today Measurement is 183cm x 133cm x 35cm.

Absolute great help for last min big jobs. Highly recommend him. A++++++

Collect a canvas print in Secret Harbour

$40

Secret Harbour WA 6173, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Pick up a canvas print in Secret Harbour and hold at your home for up to 4 weeks- till im next passing thru and can collect. OR for an extra $40 - drop off in Bunbury.

Justin went above and beyond to help me with collecting a Marketplace purchase. 10 Stars if I could. Easy from the get go. Pleasure to do business with. Thanks Justin for your outstanding service.

I need to transport x2 paintings (122 x 122 cm and 153 x 153 cm)

$80

Elizabeth Bay NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Transport x2 painting from Elizabeth Bay to the Art gallery of nsw.

Prompt, professional, and friendly service. Highly recommend.

Help to collect a very large painting

$50

North Perth WA, Australia

21st Mar 2026

I need a very large painting approximately 1.5m x 2.5m collected from North Perth and delivered to Nollamara 6061. Ideally need this picked up this morning before 12pm, or it will need to be another time in the week that suits the people at the pick up address.

Kudak was wonderful - patient, excellent communicator, friendly and effective. I really could not have hoped for a better experience! Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Transport furniture and artwork, disassemble furniture and remove

$350

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Require somebody with a large van or large ute to assist transporting various pieces of furniture and artwork (largest piece is 2.2m x 1.2m) between two offices (South Melbourne to balaclava) Also requires somebody to disassemble various pieces of furniture and remove the debris. I will be coming with you in the van and happy to assist. Suspect it will likely be somewhere between 3 to 5 hours of work. Happy to pay an hourly rate or agree on a fixed amount. Prefer hourly though as it will be more accurate and happy to agree on a rate.

Sensational service, couldn't be happier. Highly recommend