King Tomislav – The Birth of a Kingdom

Artwork Title:
King Tomislav – The Birth of a Kingdom

Artist:
Steve Kuštro

Original Inspiration:
A hand-painted interpretation after The Coronation of King Tomislav (1905) by Croatian artist Oton Iveković (1869–1939).

Year Created:
1990

Medium:
Original handpainted watercolour on board.

Original Artwork Size:
900 × 665 mm

Artwork Classification:
Unique Hand-Painted Original – One of One (1/1).

Subject:
King Tomislav, traditionally recognised as Croatia's first king, surrounded by warriors, noblemen and clergy.

Authenticity:
A unique painting executed, signed and dated 1990 by Steve Kuštro, based on the historic composition by Oton Iveković. This is not an original work by Iveković.

Reproductions:
Reproduction prints of this painting have been produced separately. They are not included with the purchase of the original.

Presentation:
The artwork is offered unframed. Framed artwork images and interior presentations are for illustrative purposes only.

Certificate of Authenticity:
Accompanied by a Kuštro Gallery Certificate of Authenticity identifying Steve Kuštro as the artist and acknowledging Oton Iveković as the creator of the source composition.

Artwork Image & Colour Disclaimer:
Every effort is made to represent the original artwork as accurately as possible. However, colours, tones, textures and fine details may vary slightly between the images displayed online and the physical artwork due to photography, lighting conditions, digital reproduction and individual screen or monitor settings.

Framed artwork images and interior room presentations are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the exact physical size or appearance of the artwork. Please refer to the stated artwork dimensions and product specifications.

These variations do not affect any rights or remedies available under Australian Consumer Law.

Original Artwork:
Unique Original Watercolour Painting – One of One (1/1).

Exclusivity:
This is a unique, hand-painted original watercolour created by Steve Kuštro in 1990, inspired by the historic composition of Croatian artist Oton Iveković.

Only one hand-painted original by Steve Kuštro exists. Reproduction prints have been produced separately and are not included in this sale.

Original Artwork Price:
$10,000 AUD

Collector's Authenticity:
The original painting is accompanied by a Kuštro Gallery Certificate of Authenticity confirming its authenticity, its creation in 1990 by Steve Kuštro, and its artistic inspiration from Oton Iveković.

Availability:
Only one original painting is available. Once sold, this unique hand-painted artwork will no longer be available for purchase.

Care:
This original watercolour, painted by Steve Kuštro in 1990, is a unique and delicate work of art. Handle carefully with clean, dry hands, supporting the entire sheet. Avoid touching the painted surface. Protect from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, moisture and extreme temperatures.

Packaging & Unpacking:
The original artwork will be supplied unframed and securely packaged flat between rigid protective supports using suitable archival-quality materials.

Upon delivery, carefully remove the protective packaging on a clean, dry, flat surface. Do not bend, roll, fold or apply pressure to the painted surface.

Framing:
Professional conservation framing is strongly recommended. Use archival-quality, acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glazing to help preserve the painting's colours, fine details and original condition.

Important:
This original artwork is supplied unframed. All framed artwork images and interior presentations displayed on the website are for illustrative purposes only. No frame is included with the purchase.

Returns & Damaged Goods:
Due to the unique, one-of-a-kind nature of this original artwork, Kuštro Gallery does not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind.

All original artworks are carefully inspected before dispatch. The complete packing process is personally undertaken by Steve Kuštro, photographed and/or recorded, and these records are retained by Kuštro Gallery as evidence of the condition of the artwork and packaging prior to shipment.

This original watercolour will be securely packaged flat using rigid protective materials and appropriate padding to minimise the risk of damage during transit.

If an artwork arrives damaged, customers are requested to notify Kuštro Gallery within 48 hours of delivery, where possible, and provide clear photographs of the outer shipping packaging, protective materials and artwork.

Kuštro Gallery will provide its retained packing photographs and/or video footage, together with relevant dispatch information, to the shipping carrier for investigation and assessment.

Any transit-damage claim will be reviewed in conjunction with the carrier's claims process. Customers should not return damaged artwork without first contacting Kuštro Gallery for instructions.

Australian Consumer Law:
Nothing in this policy excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies available to customers under Australian Consumer Law. Where required by law, Kuštro Gallery will provide an appropriate remedy, including accepting a return where legally necessary.

Purchasing This Original Artwork:
This one-of-one original painting is available exclusively through direct enquiry.

Following confirmation of the purchase, Kuštro Gallery will issue an official invoice with bank-transfer instructions. Payment details will be provided privately.

Insured shipping and delivery arrangements will be discussed and quoted individually before payment.

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