Blow My Whistle | Original Artwork

$30,000.00

Blow My Whistle captures a referee frozen in the decisive moment between action and consequence. Set against alternating bands of light and dark green, the striped background mirrors the referee’s iconic black-and-white jersey, creating a visual rhythm that unites figure and field. Emerging from these layered stripes, the referee stands as sport’s ultimate authority figure - part participant, part observer, and often the centre of attention. Balancing humour with symbolism, the work celebrates the whistle-blower whose decisions can change the course of a game with a single blast.

Medium: Acrylic polymer on canvas
Canvas size: 30 x 22.5 cm
Framed size: 34 x 26.5 cm
Float framed in FSC-certified Meranti stained in a walnut finish
Certificate of authenticity
Free worldwide shipping, import taxes and duties included
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High-Value Transactions & Reservation Deposits

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The Reservation Deposit: To secure the artwork, the Buyer must complete a non-refundable "Reservation Deposit" (as specified on the product page - US$20,000) via the website checkout. This deposit serves as a formal commitment to purchase and removes the artwork from public sale.
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All purchases of original artwork made through this website are subject to the execution of a separate written contract of sale between the artist and the purchaser, and these terms form part of and reflect the ownership and intellectual property provisions of that contract.

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Once this 24-month period expires, if you wish to sell the artwork, you must first grant the Artist the right of first refusal. This requires you to submit a written offer to sell the piece back to the Artist at your intended sale price, and they will have 30 days to accept. If the Artist declines your offer, you are given a 3-month window to sell the artwork to a third party. This third-party sale cannot be for a price lower than what you offered the Artist, and the new buyer must formally agree in writing to abide by these exact Terms & Conditions.

Please be aware: Violating any of these resale and transfer terms will immediately void the transfer and result in severe penalties. This includes a fee equal to 100% of your resale profit, potential legal action, and a permanent ban from acquiring any future works by Werner Bronkhorst.

Exhibition & Governing Law

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General

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Shipping Estimates

For customers located in Australia or New Zealand, you should receive your artwork or print within 4-11 business days from date of dispatch.

For customers located in the Asia Pacific, North America and Western Europe, you will receive your artwork or print within 5-28 business days from date of dispatch.

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Your order may also be subject to import duties and taxes (including VAT), which are incurred once a shipment reaches your destination country. Werner Bronkhorst is not responsible for these charges if they are applied and are your responsibility as the customer, unless stated otherwise. If you neglect to address customs inquiries regarding import duties and taxes relevant to your shipment, resulting in the package being returned to the sender, the customer assumes responsibility for covering the associated shipping charges to resend it. In the event that you choose to return your order, a refund will be processed, however, you will be required to pay for the initial shipment costs.

How do I check the status of my order?

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ORIGINALS:

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PRINTS:

While limited edition prints do not have the raised texture of the originals, we have carefully developed precise scanning and printing methods to preserve the detail and depth of the original works in these flat reproductions. Please note that cancellations cannot be made on the basis that the prints lack texture.

Once a print is dispatched, unfortunately no changes can be made.

Our customer service team endeavours to respond to enquiries at orders@wernerbronkhorst.com within 24-48 hours.

If your print arrives damaged, we are committed to making it right. Kindly email our team at orders@wernerbronkhorst.com with photos of the damage, and we will promptly send you a replacement at no additional cost.

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MERCHANDISE:

All unworn, unused merchandise accompanied by the original purchase receipt can be returned for a refund within 14 days of delivery, however, customers are responsible for return shipping costs. Import taxes, customs duties, and VAT are not refundable and are the responsibility of the customer. Items must be returned to us in original condition.

Please use the original packaging included in your shipment to return any item(s). Once our team has approved the returned stock, your refund will be credited directly back to the original form of payment used. Your refund will be processed within 5-10 business days from when your return is received, most likely sooner.

If the return is a result of our error (for example, you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we will bear responsibility for the return shipping costs.

Werner Bronkhorst reserves the right to reject returns beyond the return period limit, or items which are not in the original condition in which they were received. If this is the case, the package will be simply returned back to the customer and any shipping costs involved will not be covered by Werner Bronkhorst.

Please also note that Werner Bronkhorst intentionally manufacturers small quantities of merchandise to limit overproduction. It is not guaranteed that you will be able to repurchase an item after you have returned your original order as it may be sold out.

To initiate a return, please contact orders@wernerbronkhorst.com with RETURN #ORDERNUMBER as the subject line. Please include photos of the item (if damaged) to help us process your return quickly.

EXCHANGES:

As Werner Bronkhorst intentionally manufacturers small quantities of prints and merchandise to limit overproduction, exchanges of any kind are not permitted.

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