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Shipping

How do you ship items to me?

All items are shipped to your home or business via ground service in specially designed boxes that ensure the safe arrival of your purchase. Standard ground shipping is free on over 250,000 items, including but not limited to ready-to-ship and custom framed art prints, canvas prints, mirrors, and all outlet items.

When do shipping charges apply?

Standard ground shipping is free on over 250,000 items, with the exclusion of unframed paper art prints. Shipping charges on unframed paper art prints are $3.95 per individual item shipped in the continental U.S.

• Alaska & Hawaii: Standard delivery to Alaska and Hawaii is 2nd Day Air and incurs additional shipping charges.
• Canada: All orders sent to Canada incur additional shipping charges. [Details]

Can I get faster shipping?

If you want an order delivered faster, you can select 1, 2, or 3 day shipping at an additional cost. Just click on "faster shipping options" on the Review Your Order page before you finalize your order. Please note: choosing faster shipping will not decrease the amount of time it takes to build your order. It will only speed up the time it takes in transit.

Some items do not offer faster shipping options. If no other choices appear for your item on the Faster Shipping page, faster shipping is not available.

What if I'm in a real hurry?

items leave our warehouse on the next business day. Order a QuickShip item, and upgrade to faster shipping at checkout.

Do you ship to US Military APO/FPO boxes?

We can ship a variety of art items to US Military APO/FPO boxes. The maximum outer frame size for items we can ship is 33.25" x 27".

International Orders

We ship orders to many countries around the world. All eligible countries are listed during the checkout process.

Additional shipping charges apply to all international orders. All duties and taxes are the responsibility of the customer, and must be paid at the time of delivery.

If you have questions about our international shipping policies, please contact our Customer Service department.

Canada

Our ground shipping policies only apply to orders delivered within the contiguous United States. Shipping charges for Canadian orders are displayed next to each item on the Order Summary page prior to purchase.

All duties and taxes are the responsibility of the customer, and must be paid at the time of delivery.

We ship to all addresses in Canada. However, a few products listed on this site cannot be shipped to Canada. Items that cannot be shipped to Canada are marked on the shopping cart page.

Transit time for shipping to Canadian addresses usually takes between 5 and 7 days. Faster shipping is available.

Gift certificates are not available for redemption by Canadian customers.

All prices are stated in US dollars.

What if my order arrives damaged or is incorrect?

In the very unlikely event that your order arrives damaged or incorrect, we will, of course, immediately remake and ship a replacement to you at no charge. Please contact us at: orders@artselect.com or call us at: (888) 686-4254 (Monday—Friday 8-5, Central Time) and we will be happy to assist you.

Returns are easy

You can return an item within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.

• Call our customer service at (888) 686-4254 (Monday through Friday 8—5, Central Time) for a return merchandise authorization number (RMA) and packing instructions to prevent breakage.
• You must use the original packing materials and write the RMA on the return label. (Please note: If you use tape to secure the art, please be sure it does not touch the acrylic glazing.)
• Our money-back guarantee covers the full purchase price for your print but does not include any additional shipping costs.
• You pay for return shipping.

100% Money Back Guarantee Return Policy

Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.

• You can return your custom framed print, your ready-to-ship print, and your non-framed product purchase, within 30 days of delivery
• You will receive a refund for the purchase price of your print or product.
• You pay your return shipping costs.
• If you had an expedited shipping charge, the guarantee does not cover that charge.

What if I forget my password?

If you can't remember your password, please call us at (888) 686-4254 (Monday—Friday 8-5, Central Time) and we will happily assist you.

Payment Options

We want you to feel completely comfortable when placing an order. All the information you transmit to us is secure and is kept strictly confidential.

• Online: This is your most convenient option. If you choose to order online, simply enter all of your information through our secure server. You can order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Telephone: If you wish to pay by telephone, first, proceed to Checkout and enter all of your order information online except your credit card data. To complete your purchase, call us toll-free: (888) 686-4254 (Monday—Friday 8-5, Central Time) with your name and credit card information. We will keep your order on hold until you call. Your call will just take a minute. You can verify your order on the phone if you like.

What credit cards can I use?

We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

Can I Pay for My Purchase Via Paypal?

Yes. For your ease, security and convenience, we accept Paypal as a payment option on our website. Not familiar with Paypal? It's one of the internet’s most trusted methods for any individual or business with an email address to securely, easily and quickly send and receive payments online.

If you don't already have a free Paypal account, you can get one by clicking here.

How do I change my billing information?

If you have already ordered from us and want to change your billing information (address, credit card used, etc.), you can do so on the order confirmation screen the next time you place an order. You can also click "My Account" (at the top of most pages), and log in with your name and password to access to your financial, transaction, and contact information, as well as correct inaccuracies in the information by calling or writing us at the customer service team numbers and addresses.

Do I have to pay sales tax on my order?

Sales tax is added to orders shipped to Iowa, Illinois, and Florida regardless of where the purchase originates.

Security and Privacy Policy

Your trust and satisfaction is our first priority. We know your privacy is very important and that is why we take special care to safeguard the confidentiality and security of your information.

How Do We Protect the Information You Provide?

We use industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to safeguard all sensitive data transmitted to us. This means that your personal information - including credit card number, name, expiration date, and billing information - is encrypted so that it cannot be read by anyone else. Your credit card info is encrypted again in our database, so even our Customer Service team can't see the number.

Our Art Fulfillment Center is a VeriSign Secure Site. The VeriSign seal at the bottom of any page allows you to confirm that we are who we say we are and that all the information you provide will be protected every time you use our service.

Our site security is audited on a daily basis by a third party company, ScanAlert, to further ensure the safety of your personal information.

What Information Do We Collect?

When you visit our site, our server automatically collects non-personally identifiable information - your internet service provider address and information on the pages you access on our site. In addition, we store information you provide when you make a purchase, enter your e-mail address, or send an e-card. We also collect information when you volunteer to complete a survey.

How Do We Collect the Information?

Like many Internet sites, we use "cookies" to recognize returning customers. Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. We use the cookies to recognize your preferences and to keep track of items you've added to your shopping cart.

What Do We Do with the Information We Collect?

1. By evaluating how customers use our site, we can offer better content, easier navigation, and better checkout services.
2. If you join our mailing list, we will offer you updates about new products and services, discounts, and special promotions. You can join or leave our mailing list at any time. Customers who supply us with a telephone number will only receive calls from us pertaining to orders they have placed.
3. We use customer information in processing transactions both within our company and with third party vendors. Our third party vendors are, by contract, restricted from using your information in any way, except to help us provide the products and services we offer you on our site.
4. We may provide customer information (but not credit card information) to the affiliate company or organization that co-brands this site or promotes this site to its customers or members.

How Can You Access the Information Collected by Us?

You can access your financial information (e.g., credit card information--last four digits, and account information), transaction history (e.g., purchase dates and amounts), and contact information (e.g., name, addresses, and phone numbers). You obtain this information by clicking "My Account" (at the top of most pages), and logging on with your name and password.

In addition, you can obtain access to your financial, transaction, and contact information, as well as correct inaccuracies in such information by calling or writing us at the customer service team numbers and addresses.

Changes in Our Privacy Policy

We suggest that you review our privacy policy periodically, as we may update it from time to time. If our information practices change, we will post the policy change to our Web site.

Cookies

Do I need to have "cookies" enabled?

No, we do not require cookies for any of our site functionality. However if you have cookies enabled on your computer, your shopping cart will be saved automatically for future visits.

The way to ensure your cookies are working varies from browser to browser. The "help" section of the toolbar on most internet browsers will tell you how to manage cookies.

How does your site use cookies?

We use cookies to keep track of your shopping cart. If you put something in your shopping cart, then our site knows what to do when you want to add something new or view the contents.

We do not sell, exchange, or otherwise make available information gathered via cookies by our site to third parties.

What is Google Checkout?

With Google Checkout, you can quickly, conveniently and securely buy from ArtSelect and many other stores across the web -- using just one username and password. Use Google Checkout once, and stop creating new accounts every time you shop.

It’s easy. Simply do your fine art shopping here and add the items you’d like to buy to your cart. When you’re ready to complete your purchase, click the Google Checkout button. Sign up or sign in, review your order, and you’re done!

Used Google Checkout Before?

If you've used Google Checkout before, all you need to do is provide your Checkout username and password to buy from us.

New User?

If you’re using Google Checkout for the first time, you only have to fill out a single information page on the first purchase. After that, whenever you shop ArtSelect, or other sites that offer Google Checkout, you just need to enter your login name and password to make a purchase.

Shop with Confidence

When you buy with Google Checkout, you can track all your orders in one place and rest assured, knowing that Google protects you from unauthorized purchases. To find stores that accept Google Checkout, search Google and look for this shopping cart icon in sponsored links:

Shopping Cart

Once you've found a print, frame and mat selection you like, simply click the button marked "Add to Cart". From there, you can begin the ordering process, or you can continue shopping. If you change your mind about an item, you can modify it or remove it from your cart later.

To return and view the contents of your shopping cart at any time, simply click on the "Shopping Cart" link which is always displayed at the top of our site.

Hints on using your Shopping Cart

To remove a selection from your Shopping Cart, click "Remove" button below the quantity box.

To check out and purchase your selections, click the "Proceed to Checkout" at the bottom of your merchandise total.

To review or modify your frame or mat selection, click "Change Frame and Mat" link, or click the image itself.

As long as you are signed in to our art site and maintain your browser cookies, selections will remain in your cart for 60 days after your last visit.

Can I take more time to think about my selections before purchasing them?

Of course! You can save the contents of your Shopping Cart to review at a later time by creating your own Personal Gallery.

To set up a Gallery, simply click on "Add to Gallery" at the top of the page where you select frames & mats, or next to a print in your shopping cart. Give your gallery a name and enter your email address. Remember or jot down the name so you can come back to your gallery at a later time.

You can add, modify or remove items in your gallery at any time, as well as put one or all items in your shopping cart when you are ready to make a purchase.

How do I checkout?

Click the "Proceed to Checkout" button at the bottom of the shopping cart page. Fill in your name and password. Continue to fill in your contact and shipping information. Next, you choose to pay online or by telephone.

Payment Options

We want you to feel completely comfortable when placing an order. All the information you transmit to us is secure and is kept strictly confidential.

• Online: This is your most convenient option. If you choose to order online, simply enter all of your information through our secure server. You can order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Telephone: If you wish to pay by telephone, first, proceed to Checkout and enter all of your order information online except your credit card data. To complete your purchase, call us toll-free: (888) 686-4254 (Monday—Friday 8-5, Central Time) with your name and credit card information. We will keep your order on hold until you call. Your call will just take a minute. You can verify your order on the phone if you like.

What credit cards can I use?

We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

Can I Pay for My Purchase Via Paypal?

Yes. For your ease, security and convenience, we accept Paypal as a payment option on our website. Not familiar with Paypal? It's one of the internet’s most trusted methods for any individual or business with an email address to securely, easily and quickly send and receive payments online.

If you don't already have a free Paypal account, you can get one by clicking here.

Is my credit card safe?

Our secure server software, together with your browser, strongly encrypts all of your personal information — including credit card number, name, expiration date, and zip code — so that it cannot be read by anyone else over the Internet. The encryption process converts the characters you enter into coded data that is then transmitted securely over the Internet. Your data is then stored in its encrypted form for maximum safety.

When will my credit card be charged for an order?

Your card will be authorized at the time of purchase, but it won't be charged until your order is actually shipped from our frame shop. See our processing time for shipping your order here.

How long does it take to process an order?

Some items (marked as QuickShip) are in-stock and ready to ship. These items are usually shipped on the next business day after your order.

Custom framing usually takes five to ten business days, but special order items may take fourteen days.

Shipping time will vary, depending on where you live. You can track your order once it has shipped.

What if I have a question about my order?

If you have questions about your order, click here and type in your name and password. Your account will appear showing you all current and past orders. If your current order has already been shipped, the tracking number will appear on the screen.

Packages shipped by Federal Express can be tracked by visiting www.fedex.com/us/.
USPS packages can be tracked at http://www.usps.com

If you still have any questions, email us at questions@artselect.com or call us toll-free at (888) 686-4254 (Monday—Friday 8-5, Central Time).

How do I track my order?

The day your order is shipped, we will email the tracking number to you so you'll know your order is on its way. FedEx packages can be tracked by visiting www.fedex.com/us/. USPS packages can be tracked at http://www.usps.com

Art Gift Certificates

• To redeem an art gift certificate, simply enter the claim code at check out.
• To purchase an art gift certificate, please visit our Gift Certificates page.
• Art gift certificates are available in any amount between U.S. $10.00 and U.S. $500.00.
• Art gift certificates for custom framed art may be redeemed only on this Art Fulfillment Center web site, and we cannot redeem gift certificates for items not found in the art gallery (select mirrors, tapestries, clocks, picture lights and message boards may be eligible for purchase with art gift certificates.)
• If an order exceeds the amount of the art gift certificate, the recipient has to pay for the balance.
• Any unused balance will be placed in the recipient's art gift certificate account.
• Art gift certificates are not redeemable for cash and cannot be returned for a cash refund.
• Art gift certificate cash value is 1/10 of one cent.
• We are not responsible for lost or stolen art gift certificates.

How do you source and select your prints?

Our team of experts constantly review catalogs from the major print publishers worldwide. These are the same companies that sell prints to top art shops, decorators, galleries, and museums. We examine every image we sell before it is offered to you. This helps to assure the highest quality of all our prints. It also enables us to back everything we sell with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Where is the artwork framed?

All of our art products are assembled at and ship from our domestic framing facilities in the central United States.

Canvas

We have two great ways to give you art with the textured look and feel of original canvas paintings – Canvas Transfers and Giclee Canvas. Although the processes are different for each, the result is the same: beautiful works of art with a depth that cannot be achieved on paper.

The deep surface texture of canvas works well framed or unframed, and you can choose from 4 elegant presentations to enhance your canvas art selections: Standard Framed, Deep Floater Framed, Museum Wrap and Deep Museum Wrap. For more information on framing canvas, see Canvas Framing Options. To best enhance the medium, our canvas transfers and giclee are not offered with mats or acrylic panes.

Canvas Transfers

To create a canvas transfer, the original images are transferred from a paper print onto artist-grade canvas and sealed with a protective acrylic glaze. This process permanently embeds the images into the canvas, which lends the artwork the deep and lustrous texture characteristic of original oil paintings. Each canvas transfer is individually prepared by hand to your order.

Canvas transfers are available in Standard Frames, Deep Floater Frames, Museum Wraps and Deep Museum Wraps. Stretched and ready to hang, our unframed canvas offers a sleek, contemporary look. Museum wrap images fill the entire flat surface of the canvas and have clean, staple-free, raw canvas sides.

Canvas Giclee

The most sophisticated inkjet printing process today, “giclee” literally means “spray” in French. To produce a giclee work, the images from a work of art are digitally captured and precision-sprayed directly onto 100% cotton, artist-grade canvas using highly sophisticated inkjet printers and archival-quality ink. The colors of the inks mix on the surface to create true colors, rather than the dots that the eye has to blend together in a lithograph, creating a result much more like the original painting. Also, compared to traditional lithography, giclee printers use six ink colors, rather than just four. The finished product is a fade-resistant, collector-quality work of art guaranteed to retain its color and detail for over 100 years.

Our exclusive giclee canvas line features thousands of the world’s finest historic and contemporary artwork—from museum masters to modern artists—all elegantly printed and available for custom framing. Our canvas giclee selections are available in Standard Frames, Deep Floater Frames and Museum Wraps. Most giclee are also available in Deep Museum Wraps.

Canvas Framing Options

The deep surface texture of canvas works well framed or unframed, and you can choose from our 4 elegant presentation options below. To best enhance the medium, our canvas transfers and giclee are not offered with mats or acrylic panes.

• Standard Framed: Choose from over 80 frames to match your decor style and price range.
• Deep Floater Framed: Frame our stunning, 1 ½” deep canvas using our elegant new floater frames, available in four beautiful finishes.
• Museum Wrap: Unframed, for a sleek, modern look. The unframed canvas is wrapped around a ¾” stretcher bar to create an elegant ready-to-hang work of art.
• Deep Museum Wrap: Wrapped around impressive 1 ½” stretcher bars for a beautifully finished, contemporary look without a frame.

Cleaning and Caring for Canvas Art

If cared for properly, a work of canvas art will yield a lifetime of richly textured beauty and detail. To ensure your canvas art remains as beautiful as the day you bought it, we recommend the following care and cleaning tips:

• Try to hang your canvas art in an area with moderate temperature and humidity levels. Extreme heat, cold, humidity and temperature fluctuations may damage your artwork or cause it to warp.
• Avoid hanging your canvas art in direct sunlight. We use only the highest-quality fade-resistant inks, but when exposed to direct sunlight they will fade over time.
• If you are storing a canvas artwork, take care not to lean the image against anything — doing so may cause stretching or puckering of the canvas.
• If you notice a dust buildup on your work of art, you can lightly dust it with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Electrostatic dust cloths and feather dusters also work well. You shouldn’t need to dust more than once every few years.
• Never, ever use water to clean your canvas artwork. Water droplets may bead and permanently damage the canvas.
• Do not use solvents or cleaners of any kind on your canvas art print.
• When carrying canvas art, it’s best to hold the artwork by the frame or the outer edge of the stretcher bars. If you loop your fingers under the stretcher bars, you may inadvertently “stretch” the painting away from the stretcher.

What is a Fine Art Limited Edition?

Fine Art Limited Editions are reproductions of original works that are printed in small quantities to retain integrity and value. Our Limited Edition prints are custom framed using high-quality, conservation grade materials designed to protect the archival value of the print. Each piece of art is individually approved and signed by the artist. When every work within a Limited Edition is sold, the edition is closed out. Each Limited Edition piece will be accompanied by a formal Certificate of Authenticity, which validates the work and certifies it as an authentic print within that edition.

What is a Limited Edition Giclee on Paper?

The Limited Edition giclee process begins with an original piece of artwork, such as a painting or a photographic print. The artwork is captured digitally and converted into a high-resolution digital file. When the file has been optimized for color and accuracy to the satisfaction of the publisher, printer and artist, it is output using a state-of-the-art printer in which super-fine nozzles spray microscopic droplets of ink with extreme precision onto a surface. It takes an hour or more to print just one high caliber fine art giclee.

Our giclee editions are created on archival fine art paper. The paper stocks are selected not only for their exemplary archival qualities, but for their receptivity to the printer inks, the purity and brightness of the surface, and the fine art texture that appeals to the eyes and hands. Giclees on paper sometimes receive a gloss varnish treatment in the image area to infuse additional vibrancy and luster into the work.

Each piece of art is individually approved and signed by the artist.

What is a Limited Edition Lithograph?

Lithography is a process in which the printing surface is uniformly flat; the drawing is on the same plane as the surface of the printing plate. Operating on the fact that grease and water don’t mix, the artist draws an image directly on to the printing surface of limestone or zinc with a greasy crayon or tusche (water soluble liquid or crayon). When the drawing is complete, the entire surface is dampened with a mixture of water and gum arabic. The water, repelled by the greasy lines of the drawing, covers only the open areas and leaves the design exposed, so that when the artist rolls oil-based ink on to the surface the ink adheres only to the greasy crayon drawing and is repelled by the areas dampened by water.

The artist’s final step is to place a sheet of paper against the drawing on the inked plate or stone. A sheet of metal or plastic is placed on top of the paper and plate and they are braced together. The paper and plate are passed through a litho press, squeezing the paper against stone (or zinc) so that it lifts the ink from the drawing and transfers a duplicate image on to the paper. This process is repeated for each color in the image. Upon completion of the edition, the artist signs each print to indicate approval of the quality, and numbers them to indicate their sequence within the edition.

What is a Limited Edition Etching?

An etching begins when a zinc or copper plate is coated with an acid-impervious ground, usually a hard or soft wax. The artist creates images by scratching through the wax, or placing paper over the wax and drawing on it with a soft pressure, or creating impressions in the wax with objects such as leaves or lace.

When the drawing is completed, the artist immerses the metal plate in an acid bath. The areas covered by ground are protected from the acid; but the exposed areas scratched or pressed into the plate are “bitten” away, leaving incised lines. After the acid bath, the artist removes the ground from the plate and applies the ink. The plate is then wiped clean, leaving only the ink that has been pressed into the etched lines of the drawing. Ready for printing, the inked plate is placed face up on the printing press with a dampened sheet of paper positioned on top of it. Felt blankets are used for the top layer, creating a sandwich that squeezes the inked plate against the paper, transferring the drawing directly onto the paper. This labor intensive process requires a fresh inking of the plate for each print made in an edition, but the artist only has to make the drawing once and can now repeat the inking and press process as many times as desired. Each piece is individually approved and signed by the artist.

What is a Limited Edition Serigraph?

Work on a serigraph begins when the serigrapher separates the colors in the original painting. The serigrapher must literally recreate the entire work, while recognizing how to reinterpret the original painting using generally 100 or fewer colors. A stencil for each individual color is transferred to a screen, which is typically made of silk, nylon or wire mesh stretched tightly across a frame. The ink is dragged over the screen with a squeegee and forced through the open areas of the stencil. In this way, the image is transferred to a piece of paper positioned beneath the screen. Each successive color requires a new screen and stencil to slowly build the image layer upon layer, creating the rich painterly textures that set serigraphs apart from other forms of image reproduction.

Because of the painstaking labor of color separation, color application, press time and drying, a hand-pulled fine art serigraph edition may take up to 100 days to complete. The amount of time, skill and effort invested in the creation of a serigraph edition is reflected in the strong archival qualities of this medium—serigraphs enjoy extreme longevity, and are excellent heirloom pieces.

Each piece of art is individually approved and signed by the artist.

Conservation Framing

Conservation framing techniques ensure that the archival value of Limited Edition prints is preserved. Acid free framing materials and UV protectant glazing help to prevent the deterioration and yellowing of prints over time that is associated with non-preservation grade materials. Should you ever wish to reframe your Limited Edition artwork, you will be able to remove it from the current frame with no damage to the print.

What conservation techniques and materials do you use?

Mats: We use Crescent Alpha-Cellulose Matboard for Limited Edition prints. These mats are made of chemically treated alpha-cellulose (wood pulp) fibers and are acid-free and lignin-free. They meet conservation standards as set by the Fine Art Care and Treatment Standards organization (F.A.C.T.S.).

Perimeter Mounting: All Limited Edition prints are perimeter mounted with conservation quality polyester and acid-free paper adhesive strips. The conservation mounting strips are attached to the backing board or mat and no adhesive ever touches the print.

Glazing: We use a special high-end acrylic glazing for Limited Edition prints. This product is thicker and stronger than our standard glazing and adds greatly to the value and the structural integrity of the piece. It also features a non-glare finish that defuses reflective glare and allows you to see your print from any angle while offering 98% UV protection from damaging ultra violet rays. It weighs less than glass and is shatter resistant.

Finishing Touches: Limited Editions are always matted with white space around the edge of the image in order to feature the artist signature and edition number below each print. The mats are specially cut to complement this white space.

The back is finished with a distinctive black backing paper and a high-quality plastic coated hanging wire. Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity that is mounted on the back.

Why does my Limited Edition print appear rippled or wavy on certain days?

Conservation framing techniques require that the print can be removed from the frame with no damage. Our acid free perimeter mounts allow the print to hang suspended so it can stretch and breathe. Because the print is not dry-mounted, under certain conditions humidity can cause the paper surface to become wavy or rippled. Some days the print may appear wavier than others, but it should smooth out as the humidity levels balance. As with any work of fine art, please avoid hanging your Limited Edition in high humidity areas or direct sunlight.

What is a set?

A set is a matching pair or group of art designed to hang together with the same mat and frame on all pieces. Art sets allow you to create a smooth visual transition in problem areas like corners and stairways, and are perfect for small spaces or for hanging on either side of a large art, mirror or furniture piece.

Premium Line Fine Art Tapestries

Tapestries are woven works of art that have a texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the thread colors and weaves creates a unique art experience that changes with each viewing angle.

Our Premium Line Tapestries are works of exceptional craftsmanship and rich beauty, every aspect of our production process adds to the extraordinary value of the finished product.  These fine art tapestries are woven in the USA on jacquard looms of 100% cotton or all natural wool & cotton blends.  They use up to 20 miles of thread in each design, providing the maximum in intricate texture and detail.  The high-quality cotton thread is a superior material for this art form; compared to synthetics, light plays more pleasingly on cotton fibers.

Modern jacquard looms are computer controlled and have thousands of hooks. The threading of a jacquard loom is so labor intensive that even for a small loom with only a few thousand warp ends the process can take days. These computer-controlled looms produce stunning detail and vivid colors on every piece we offer.

Even with all this technology, our weavers have never lost sight of the art of weaving.  They are all master craftsmen, and they approach each woven piece with an eye for detail that only comes from years of experience.

Hanging Your Tapestries

Premium Line Fine Art Tapestries were meant to be hung from the walls; the manner in which they are hung is a mixture of personal preference and science. If you have drywall walls (drywall has a high lime content) do not hang your tapestries directly against the wall. Over time, the lime in the drywall will adversely affect your tapestry. Use brackets to keep the tapestry 1-2 inches off the walls. If you have plaster walls, feel free to hang your tapestry against the wall, or 1-2 inches off the wall. Please do not hang your tapestry in direct sunlight. As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade it over time.

Hanging brackets and hardware are available to make tapestry installation easy. Click the link in any tapestry description to switch the view from plain tapestry to the version with rod and brackets, and vice versa.

Our tapestries come from one of the most reputable manufacturers in the industry, with a family tradition of textile weaving that dates back over 200 years. When you order tapestries from us, rest assured that you are bringing into your home the highest-quality textiles available today.

Clocks

We are proud to now offer our new line of designer clocks. These clocks are made out of a variety of high quality materials - wood, metal, resin and glass. Check the individual clock descriptions to find out which materials are used and how many batteries are required. Most but not all of our clocks use one "AA" battery, which is not included. A standard alkaline battery will last a year or more. All clocks feature precision Quartz movement and have a limited 3 year warranty.

What size are the prints?

We offer a wide variety of sizes to suit almost any wall space, from an intimate nook to a high-ceiling living room.

To make it easier for you to select a print that will fit where you want to display it, you will see a size category noted next to each print.

Each of our size categories is based on the finished size of the outside frame dimensions. Your exact frame dimensions will be shown once you select a frame.

The actual print and mat sizes will vary within the frame and you will be able to see the proportions once you select your frame.

What if I can't find a particular print I'm looking for?

If you are looking for something in particular that's not on our site, please e-mail us at requests@artselect.com and let us know. We will try to add your request to our ever-changing inventory. Unfortunately, at the present time, we cannot special-order specific prints.

Can I just buy an unframed print?

Many of our prints are available unframed. We have two types:

Art Prints

Our unframed art prints feature fine art images that have been digitally captured and lithographed onto high-quality paper. These beautiful reproductions may be enjoyed as is, without frames, or they can be custom framed online using our custom frame shop. Many of our thousands of fine art titles are available as unframed Art Prints.

Giclee Prints

Our unframed giclee prints are created by digitally capturing fine art images and printing them directly onto a 100% acid-free bright white matte paper (235 gsm) using highly sophisticated inkjet printers and archival-quality inks. These fade-resistant, collector-quality works of art can retain their color and detail for over 100 years. They may be attractively displayed with or without frames.

What are the frames made of?

Just like any custom shop, our frames come in a variety of materials — solid wood with various finishes, metal, and wood composites. Solid wood finishes include gesso, colored metal leaf, and burnishes. Click the "See frame details" link on any frame corner in the frame shop to see the description of its component materials.

What kind of mats do you use?

Standard Mat Line: We use Crescent International Standard White mats. There are over 75 colors in our regular mat line and over 18 colors for oversized prints. We custom bevel-cut each mat to fit the print you have chosen.

These mats are virtually lignin free/acid free with an alkaline pH of 8.0 - 9.5 and made of recycled material. They are fade and bleed resistant and feature a bright stay-white core.

For Limited Edition Mat Line: We offer 13 select colors of Crescent Alpha-Cellulose Matboard. These mats are made of chemically treated alpha-cellulose (wood pulp) fibers and are acid-free and lignin-free. They meet conservation standards as set by the Fine Art Care and Treatment Standards organization (F.A.C.T.S.).

Click the "See mat details" link on any mat corner in the frame shop for a more detailed description of the mat color.

How do you select the recommended frames and mats?

Every print we carry has been carefully reviewed by our team of design experts. Based on our experience and the specific aesthetic of the prints themselves, our team suggests the frame and mat combinations you see in the recommendations section of the frame shop.

The recommendations are just the beginning, you can choose from over 150 frames and over 80 mat colors to suit your own unique decor style and budget needs.

How can I compare mats and frames for the prints I find?

Shopping Cart: If you want to quickly compare selections, your shopping cart displays all the details you need. Mix and match frames and mats on your selected prints and save each version in your shopping cart to view at once and compare. Don't worry - you don't have to buy all your selections! You can always remove any item from your Shopping Cart if you change your mind later.

Personal Gallery: If you're just browsing and want to keep a record of selections you like, or if you want to start assembling a collection of framed prints for a particular room or need, we encourage you to create a Personal Gallery. To set up a Gallery, simply click on "Add to Gallery" at the top of the page where you select frames & mats, or next to a print in your shopping cart. Once created, your gallery name and password can be shared with others to get their input.