This original artwork by Natalia Bennett / n.c.bennett studio features the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, one of the five endangered Tasmanian species represented in the Slow Down for Wildlife campaign currently displayed at Hobart Airport.

Bonorong’s 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Service handles approximately 20,000 calls for wildlife in need every year, and that number is steadily rising. Many of these calls relate to endangered species such as those depicted in works by Hobart-based artist and illustrator Natalia Bennett.

For the last 12 months, artworks featuring the top five endangered species injured on Tasmanian roads have been prominently displayed at Hobart Airport, raising awareness for the plight of the Spotted-tailed Quoll, Masked Owl, Swift Parrot, Tasmanian Devil and Wedge-tailed Eagle.

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary CEO Matt Clement said that almost three in four fatal incidents involving Tasmanian wildlife occurred on our roads.

“Wallabies and possums account for the significant majority of animals killed or injured on our roads each and every day,” Mr Clement said. “But our endangered species - those most at risk of extinction - are especially likely to be hit by cars as they feast on carcasses left on or by the side of the road.”

“Natalia’s artwork and the collaboration with Hobart International Airport helps to shine a light on these beautiful creatures, many of which are found nowhere else on planet Earth.”

The proceeds from the sale of this original artwork have been pledged to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to support the vital work they do in rescuing, treating, rehabilitating and returning injured, orphaned and displaced animals back to the wild.

Full sale proceeds from this original artwork will be donated to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary by artist Natalia Bennett, through Friends of Bonorong.

Artist links:
Instagram: @n.c.bennett
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EnciDesign

Artwork details

Artist: Natalia Bennett / n.c.bennett studio
Subject: Wedge-Tail Eagle
Medium: Acrylic paint on ply
Presentation: Professionally framed
Size: Framed: 1170 mm W x 1670 mm H
Location: Currently displayed at Hobart Airport
Campaign: Slow Down for Wildlife
Starting bid: $1,800

Payment and donation

Full sale proceeds from this original artwork will be donated to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary by artist Natalia Bennett, through Friends of Bonorong.

Payment will be made via Friends of Bonorong or another Bonorong-approved payment pathway. Winning bidders will receive confirmed payment instructions after the auction closes.

Payment must be completed before collection, freight, transfer, or release of the artwork.

Collection and freight

Collection, freight, or temporary storage will be arranged with the winning bidder after the auction closes.

If the artwork is not being collected directly from Hobart Airport, the winning bidder must contact Natalia Bennett to arrange an alternative collection time, studio pickup, storage arrangement, or freight/delivery coordination.

If collection cannot occur before 30 June, the artwork may be temporarily stored at Natalia Bennett’s studio until collection, freight, or handover is arranged.

Professional packing, freight, insurance, and associated delivery costs are the responsibility of the buyer and are additional to the winning bid.

Freight may cost up to $1,000 depending on destination, packing requirements, and insurance.

No artwork will be released, freighted, transferred, or handed over until payment has been confirmed.

Copyright

Purchase of the original artwork does not include copyright, reproduction rights, licensing rights, merchandising rights, or commercial usage rights.

Copyright remains with the artist, Natalia Bennett / n.c.bennett studio.

The buyer is purchasing the physical original artwork only.

Updated Terms & Conditions / Buyer Information

Payment and donation

Full sale proceeds from each original artwork will be donated to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary by artist Natalia Bennett, through Friends of Bonorong.

Payment will be made via Friends of Bonorong or another Bonorong-approved payment pathway. Winning bidders will receive confirmed payment instructions after the auction closes.

Payment must be completed before collection, freight, transfer, or release of the artwork.

Receipts and GST

Friends of Bonorong may issue receipts where applicable.

Bonorong has confirmed that there are no GST considerations on their end as a registered charity.

As bidders are purchasing original artworks, any tax deductibility should be confirmed independently by the winning bidder with their own tax or accounting adviser.

Collection and storage

The artworks are currently displayed at Hobart Airport as part of the Slow Down for Wildlife campaign.

Collection, freight, or temporary storage arrangements will be confirmed with each winning bidder after the auction closes.

If the artwork is not being collected directly from Hobart Airport, the winning bidder must contact Natalia Bennett to arrange an alternative collection time, studio pickup, storage arrangement, or freight/delivery coordination.

If collection cannot occur before 30 June, the artwork may be temporarily stored at Natalia Bennett’s studio until collection, freight, or handover is arranged.

Freight and delivery

Interstate and overseas bidders are welcome.

Professional packing, freight, insurance, and associated delivery costs are the responsibility of the buyer and are additional to the winning bid.

Depending on destination, size, insurance requirements, and packing method, freight may cost up to $1,000.

No artwork will be released, freighted, transferred, or handed over until payment has been confirmed.

Risk and liability

Risk, storage responsibility, insurance, collection, freight, and handover arrangements will be confirmed with the winning bidder before the artwork is released or transferred.

The artist will take reasonable care of the artwork while it is awaiting collection or freight, but buyers are responsible for arranging and paying for any required freight, insurance, or delivery services unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Copyright and licensing

Purchase of the original artwork does not include copyright, reproduction rights, licensing rights, merchandising rights, or commercial usage rights.

Copyright remains with the artist, Natalia Bennett / n.c.bennett studio.

The buyer is purchasing the physical original artwork only.

The artwork may not be reproduced, altered, licensed, used commercially, turned into merchandise, or used in promotional material without written permission from the artist.

Unsold artworks

If an artwork does not sell through this auction listing, Natalia Bennett retains ownership of the artwork and may attempt sale at a later date.