I was in Madrid in June and had a friend package up a painting that I bought in France to send to me in the US. He says that he has to go through a bunch of governmental red tape to send it and has suggested that I figure out an alternative shipping method. Does anyone have a suggestion for getting the thing over here? It's about 4 feet by 2.5 feet and probably 15-20 pounds in weight. I expect to pay a hefty fee but the government thing has thrown me for a loop. Aren't there services that offer discount flights for passengers to bring certain things on as luggage? Help!