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Motivator’s victory in the 2005 Epsom Derby was one of the most memorable racing performances of recent times. The three-year-old colt was notable in that he was owned not by a powerful racing magnate, but by a 230-strong syndicate that had been set up only seven years previously. Favourite before the race with odds of 3-1, Motivator justified his reputation with an inspired win. In 1998, the Duke of Devonshire and Harry Herbert, manager of the hugely successful Highclere racing syndicate, saw the potential of a disused patch of storage space in the members’ stand at Ascot to accommodate a first class racing organisation, and duly founded the Royal Ascot Racing Club. With a small budget and a reputation yet to be built, the club purchased Motivator in 2003, for just 75,000 guineas. The buyer that day, bloodstock expert John Warren, later spoke of his immediate attraction to this majestic horse, saying: “It’s a bit like looking at a girl – you either like them or you don’t.” Warren’s faith was rewarded handsomely as Motivator enjoyed a flying start to his racing career, and approached 2005’s Derby still unbeaten. Despite the huge levels of hype before the race, jockey Johnny Murtagh calmly guided the horse to a five-length victory, sealing a place in history for one of the most popular horses to win the Derby. **NOTE** This Gouttelette™ Limited Edition print has been published with light-fast inks to BS1006 standard onto fine archival-quality cotton canvas, coated with acid-free priming for permanent artwork reproduction.
You are viewing a giclee print. Each piece was created by a special process called "Giclee". Giclee is a computer generated print that is produced by the spraying of an image on to fine art paper. The inks used are specially formulated so that the fine print heads can spurt jets of ink in minute droplets. When prints are produced on fine art quality paper, the print should posses archival standards of permanence comparable or better than other collectible work.
You are viewing a hand colored print. The process begins with hand-pulled black & white decorative and antique reproduction prints. Each print is then individually designed and hand colored using the same methods of color application that were used throughout the 19th century, before modern color lithography. Individual artists meticulously paint each piece using the finest European watercolor paints on heavy mat, acid free, archival paper resistant to deterioration and discoloration. By combining old world craftsmanship with fresh design innovations, our artists create works of stunning depth and vibrancy that are absolutely beautiful and unique.
Limited editions are a series of identical prints, which are limited to a one-time printing of a certain number of pieces. The artist determines the size of the edition, and usually signs and numbers each individual piece. Limited edition prints framed by the Fulcrum Gallery are handled separately and given the utmost individual care and attention, using archival framing materials and practices. Because limited editions are in limited supply, and are of exceptionally high quality, the price is generally at a premium to regular open edition prints.
