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Both the medium and the surface are designed to last a lifetime and the bold, vibrant colours will stay just as vivid in 50+ years as they are today if framed behind UV glass or perspex out of direct sunlight.  A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colleen Butler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43995942551663,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2078\/9615\/files\/69164a62e1b8ea140711df10_ever-watchful-kookaburra-scanned_1766185141206.jpg?v=1766962562"},{"product_id":"wild-horse","title":"Wild Horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wild grey horse rearing up, showing us his love of being free. I absolutely loved the untamed wildness and movement of this horse and wanted to re-create it. 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