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Frequently Asked Questions

How close to the original will my reproduction be?
What is the process and quality of the reproductions?
What kind of guarantee do you offer?
How much will the painting cost?
What are the delivery times?
Do you have any paintings in stock?
How are the paintings posted and how much are the postage/shipping prices?
Why do you supply the paintings unframed?
What if the artist/painting I am interested in is not on your web site?
Will my reproduction infringe copyright law?
How safe is it to purchase online via your web site?
How do I place an order?

How close to the original will my reproduction be?
It is our goal to achieve reproductions that are as close as possible to the original. Our artists have experience and expertise in the full spectrum of styles, ranging from traditional, renaissance, romantic and impressionist through to abstract and modern art. But remember these reproductions are hand-painted and some variation from the original is possible.

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What is the process and quality of the reproductions?
Every painting is done on 100% cotton artist canvas using the highest quality oils. On delivery you will be able to see, touch and feel the brush strokes of our artists and smell the scent of the oils.

The reproductions are NOT:

Prints-on-canvas
Print transfers
'Texturised' prints-on-canvas
Lithographs
Giclee prints

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What kind of guarantee do you offer?
We require a deposit of 50% of the quoted reproduction price to set the order in motion and only make a request for the balance and the cost of p&p once you have received it. If on receipt of the painting, the reproduction is not to your satisfaction within reasonable limits**, we ask that in the first instance you contact us. If the matter can not be mutually resolved, just return (WITH INSURANCE) the painting to us WITHIN 15 DAYS OF RECEIPT and we will refund your initial deposit.

** We ask the customer to appreciate that the paintings are hand-painted oil on canvas reproductions (not photocopies from the original and then projected onto canvas) and that there will be minor variations from the original. Also for many masterpieces the colours have now faded, the older the more likely the case, whereas with our reproductions being freshly painted the colours can be more vibrant.

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How much will the painting cost?
We do not show the cost of any of the paintings shown in our Artists A-Z or Best Sellers. This is because prices vary according to the size of canvas and the level of complexity/detail in the painting itself. Once you have decided on a painting and size, simply click on the "Add to Request Quote" below the large image of the painting. We endeavour to reply on the same day. The standard canvas sizes are listed alongside the "...Request Quote" button but usually within reason we can accommodate any size that a customer requires.

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What are the delivery times?
From the time of order, paintings take approximately 4 weeks to complete and to dry. Allowing for postage time, customers should expect to receive the painting within 5 weeks of placing the order.

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Do you have any paintings in stock?
Yes but we only carry a limited stock of reproductions for immediate dispatch. These can be viewed on the Art in Stock page.

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How are the paintings posted and how much are the postage/shipping prices?
The paintings are posted/shipped wrapped in protective plastic sheets and rolled up within an extremely sturdy tube. The postage/shipping prices vary according to the canvas size but, as a guide, for a 24" x 36" (60 x 90 cm) picture the postal/shipping prices (including insurance) are :

U.K.: £8.00
Elsewhere: to be advised

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Why do you supply the paintings unframed?
The paintings are delivered in a tube unstretched and unframed. A painted canvas is not liable to import duty in most countries but with a frame is often liable. The customer is best suited to choose the style/material/colour of the frame to match the décor of the room intended to house the painting.

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What if the artist/painting I am interested in is not on your web site?
Simply contact us via the Enquiries/Quotation or Contact us pages and we will endeavour to respond the same day. If you have any particular artists/paintings in mind and would just like to browse, we can almost always provide information as to other relevant web sites.

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Will my reproduction infringe copyright law?
Only works of art which are in the public domain and no longer subject to copyright can be reproduced. Copyright belongs to the artist's estate until 70 years after their death in the case of artists of origin from a European Union country and until 50 years for artists of origin from anywhere else in the world. Unfortunately this means that artists such as Chagall, Magritte, Matisse, Picasso, Dali …… cannot be reproduced without permission from their estate. Reproductions from Art Inspiration comply with copyright law. They are supplied unsigned and it is illegal to claim that any reproduction is the work of the original artist.

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How safe is it to purchase online via your web site?
We use the third party PayPal, one of the most respected and reliable payment and security providers in the market. The payments software runs in Secure Mode on your browser using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) to encrypt sensitive data.

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How do I place an order?

Online
Telephone
Fax
Mail

Full details are on the How to Order page. The Terms link at the bottom of each page leads to the Terms and Conditions.

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If you have any suggestions or comments, or are interested in any specific artist and/or painting not listed in the A-Z, please contact us

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*The original artist of origin from a European Union country must have been deceased for more than 70 years, and from anywhere else in the world for
more than 50 years. For a photograph, if not an original taken by the customer, then the formal permission of the originator must be obtained.