Lifesize Folk Art
Signed Colorful Folk Art Lifesize Jester Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly six feet tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture is created from carved wood and vibrant multicolored lacquer. Bright reds, blues, greens, yellow, orange and black. Signed "J.A. Bi...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in Sweden, this lifesize dummy board is a unique and quirky object,
contemporary art to me.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Lifesize Johnnie Walker Shop Advertising Display Man
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lifesize Johnnie Walker display man.
A lifesize advertising display - shop display - store display
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Signs
Materials
Fiberglass
Lifesize Sculpture, Joan of Arc from a French Cathedral
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lifesize sculpture, Joan of Arc from a French Cathedral
We have a lifesize sculpture of St Joan
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sculptures and Carvings
Lifesize Garden Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg
By Jon Westberg
Located in Redding, CT
Lifesize Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg. This stunnning Industrial sculpture of a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Steel
Rolled Newspaper Family by Fernandez
By Fernandez
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular group of larger than lifesize sculptures by the artist Fernandez. The sculptures are
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
paint patina. Typical folk art losses, characters and charm. Likely restoration to both arms and wings
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fred Schumm Lifesize Whimsical Painted Wood Sculpture of a Nude
By Fred Schumm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great whimsical colorfully painted lifesize wood sculpture of a nude. The base has been re
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Copper and Brass Parrot by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Lifesize brass and copper Sergio Bustamante folk art parrot on a swing. Note that one of the tail
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
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Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Blanket Chest w. Church Window Panels & Knight
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival chest with an amazing presence and patina.
If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality carved and intricate chest....
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
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Wrought Iron
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H 24.2 in W 41 in D 19.1 in
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
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Gold
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Cast Brass Handmade Jester Belt Buckle Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1970's bold sculptural hand made lost wax method cast brass jester face belt buckle. Signed Kelly K on the back. Minor surface wear, overall patina, 3" dia. x 1.5" deep, will t...
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Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Edo period Japanese medicine chest
By Japanese Studio
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very old and rare Japanese tooling storage tansu. It was made early
Edo period of Japanese cedar and its handle was made of iron. Its ultimate beauty can be seen from its r...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Cedar
19th century copper weathervane of a cockerel
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great piece of folk art. Genuine 19th century verdigris green copper weathervane in the form of a cockerel. It is a great decorative size and is mounted on a later but well...
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
Framed 29 X 23
Image 18 X 24
The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican painter Jose Maria de Servin (1917-83) is a melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the mo...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Original vintage Herbie Hancock concert poster
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Original vintage advertising poster for a concert by Herbie Hancock in Tiviolis concert hall, Copenhagen Denmark.
In 1979, Tivoli Gardens hosted a memorable concert featuring the le...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Posters
Materials
Paper
TAXI DRIVER Original Polish Film Movie Poster, ANDRZEJ KLIMOWSKI, 1978
By Andrzej Klimowski
Located in Bath, Somerset
The Polish poster for Scorsese's classic Taxi Driver features great, edgy artwork by Klimowski. A highly sought after and collectible poster, in great unrestored condition.
The end ...
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20th Century Polish Posters
Materials
Paper
Antique Running Horse Copper Weather Vane on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century copper weather vane on hand-forged iron stand. From western Tennessee.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph after a drawing of 1941
Printed signature and date
Book plate from Aragon. Henri Matisse: Dessins, Thèmes et Variations : précédés d...
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book
Located in Milano, IT
We invite you to embark on a timeless journey of discovery, as we unveil a genuine relic from the past: René Cerbelaud's rare book, dating back to 1909. Titled "Formulaire des Princi...
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Books
Materials
Fabric
Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting on burlap by Jose Maria de Servin of an Abstract Naive Lion animal using bright colors and geometric patterns. In this piece the artist simplifies the representation of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Angel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Impressive wood carved angel with amazing detail. Certainly the work of a master carver. Found among the entire contents of a Catholic Church in the Midwest which was said to have cl...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Statues
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
The Harbor From Banner Hill
By Nell Blaine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nell Blaine (1922-1996) American
Original India Ink and Wash titled "The Harbor from Banner Hill"
The sight size is 17 x 27 inches.
Signed and dated 1986 lower right and again verso...
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Mixed Media
Materials
India Ink, Watercolor
Native American Pueblo Drum
By Taos Pueblo Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo drum that has seen use. Acquired by Charles Graves, Indian agent, New Mexico, 1930s. One handle missing (chewed off by his dog).
Period: First quarter 20th ce...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris patinated copper finish. Head shows further weathering. Mounted on a black painted...
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
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Lifesize Folk Art Wooden Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible freestanding Folk Art sculpture of a French diplomat. The South Africans carved them to
Category
20th Century South African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lifesize Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A Beautiful Lifesize Victorian rocking horse, with original mane and tail, and remains of old paint
Category
Early 20th Century Toys
Late 19th Century Carved Wood and Decorated Crocodile
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
This late 19th century lifesize carved wood crocodile retains its original decoration. It has a
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Black Bear by Felipe Archuleta, circa 1986
By Felipe Archuleta
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A lifesize fierce black bear with growling open mouth by New Mexican folk artist Felipe Archuleta
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Highly decorative Sicilian marionette or puppet soldier dressed in brocade jacket and patchwork pants. Also wears ornate breast plate, helmet, sword and shield. Polychrome face, ha...
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Metal
A 19th c. Swiss Carved Black Forest Blue Heron, lifesize
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Swiss Carved Black Forest Blue Heron, lifesize
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early Century Lifesize Concrete Deer on a Rolling Steel Platform
Located in Seattle, WA
This naive Folk Art beauty is larger than lifesize and has been hand-formed out of concrete and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Lifesize 19th Century Bayol Carousel Nodding Donkey
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A superb example of France's best known carousel carver, Gustave Bayol, from his studio in in Angers, France. The head hangs from a hook inside the donkey's body, which allows it to ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Lifesize Anatomic Scroll, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Lifesize anatomic scroll, circa 1920
Newly framed illustration showing musculature with original
Category
Vintage 1920s German Posters
1960s Lifesize Woven Rattan Motorcycle
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s lifesize woven rattan motorcycle. The motorcycle does not have moving parts. Does show wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Folk Art
Materials
Rattan
Tea Shop Display Mannequin- Lifesize
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early tea shop advertising Mannequin's are quite rare. I am told that they came in 3 sizes. At 5 foot tall this is the largest known example . When a shop ordered large quantit...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Carved Wooden Folk Art Golfer
Located in Petaluma, CA
bill as the man who made this neat almost lifesize carving. It had been with the family who owned it
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Vintage 1920s English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th/20th C. American Wood Lifesize Figure, Skier, Original Paint, Olympian
Located in Stamford, CT
19th/20th C. American wood lifesize figure, skier, original paint, Olympian
A wood carved life
Category
Antique 19th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Nice Leo Sewell outsider art torso man or woman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
fashions pieces of all sizes, from a lifesize housecat to a 24 foot stegosaurus.
His
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Nice Leo Sewell outsider art torso man or woman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
which he fashions pieces of all sizes, from a lifesize housecat to a 24 foot stegosaurus.
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
paper mache figure life size Guggenheim Museum stamp on base 96
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. It is not signed that we can find, but it is a great and wonderful lifesize sculpture. It almost
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
Large Antique Wooden Carved Stag's Head by Heissl
By Rudolph Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A world-class Black forest wooden carved lifesize stag's head with real antlers. Carved with fine
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th century Lifesized Religious Angel Saint Statues
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great pair of lifesize religious angel statues. Very nice facial expressions. Found in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Austrian Hound Lifesize Cold Painted Antique
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare and charming lifesize model of a hound with an outstanding face. This dog is a hunter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Lifesize Wicker Giraffe Bar by Mario Lopez Torres
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold and oddly life like wicker or reed giraffe that functions as a bar. Crafted with a metal frame wrapped in wicker and housing a hinged lid that opens to reveal a serving bar with...
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Dry Bars
Lifesize Goldscheider polychrome figure of a black boy seated
Located in New York City, NY
chair.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, arts & crafts, Sucessionist, Americana and folk art, bronzes, busts
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Sculptures
Lifesize Set of Don Quichotte and Sancho Pancho, Spain, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
European Folk Art. Sculptures made early sixties. Very good condition.
The dimensions are: DQ -Height 176
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lifesize original oil on board painting of a nude by Czene Bela 1945
Located in New York City, NY
exhibition at the Hungarian Ministry of Public Education award.
Gauguin, folk art, wall- mounted
Category
20th Century Hungarian Greco Roman Paintings
Lifesize Circus Clown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Absolutely great old carved wood clown from an amusement arcade. Originally this had a mechanism inside that made the head spin when a ball hit the center disc on his chest.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Lifesize Cigar or Tobacco Shop Indian Princes Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A lifesize cigar or tobacco shop Indian Princes trade sign
This charming and very rare piece, is
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Signs
Lifesize Fiberglass Horse Head Mold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fiberglass horse head mold. Beautiful and functional object. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fiberglass
Turn of the Century Life Size Carved Wood and Painted Folk Art Santa Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Turn of the century lifesize carved wood and painted Folk Art Santa Torso. Depicting Santa Claus
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 60 in W 22 in D 30 in
Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman
Located in New York, NY
A stunning piece of folk tribal art. A lifesize hand-carved bust sculpture of a medicine man/shaman
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 18 in D 12 in
Lifesize Hand Carved Wall Sculpture of a Blue Marlin by Artist Davis Murphy 2018
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a large life-size hand carved wall sculpture of a blue marlin by artist Davis Murphy. Murphy has created a body of work using some of the most beautiful hardwoods...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 37.25 in W 85.5 in D 2.25 in
Toucan Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Lifesize brass and copper Sergio Bustamante Folk Art Toucan parrot on swing.
Please note: Dimension
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Lifesize Bull Head Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage lifesize bull head trade sign.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Resin
Lifesize Lion Metal Sculpture by Dale Edwards
By Dale Edwards
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Dale Edward was an artist sculptor in metal, wood, ceramic, and stone and resident of Beloit, WI where he developed his distinctive style. In later years, he lived in Los Angeles but...
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Vintage 1980s American Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Leo Sewell | Brass Torso
Located in Wyomissing, PA
sizes, from a lifesize housecat to a 40 foot installation.
His sculptures are composed of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...
Leo Sewell | Scottie Dog
Located in Wyomissing, PA
sizes, from a lifesize housecat to a 40 foot installation.
His sculptures are composed of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught...
Leo Sewell | Big Brass Babe
Located in Wyomissing, PA
sizes, from a lifesize housecat to a 40 foot installation.
His sculptures are composed of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Lifesize 18th Century Figure
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Wonderful lifesize fragmented figure of a man, possibly of a religious nature. Nice carving and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lifesize Scarecrow Figure
Located in New York, NY
This was made to be used as a scarecrow and would have been dressed and set out to keep watch. The body retains rows of furniture tacks that were used to secure the clothes to the fi...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Lifesize Articulated Wood Mannequin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully detailed
articulated wood mannequin
steel wire control box in back
purchased in Portugal
dimensions approximate: 54" Height at seated position
articulated wood mannequin
steel wire control box in back
purchased in Portugal
dimensions approximate: 54" Height at seated position
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Rare Lifesize Zinc "Dog of Alcibiades" (Molosser Dog)
Located in Woodbury, CT
This extraordinary and rare zinc casting of the famous "Dog of Alcibiades," also known as the "Jennings Dog" and the "Molossian or Molosser Dog" is unsigned, but attributed to the Mo...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Statues
Lifesize Paper Mache Sculpture of a Seated Monkey by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in London, GB
same English prestigious private contemporary art collection until now.
This expressive life size
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures
Sheep Footstool
By Claude Lalanne
Located in High Point, NC
Lifesize whimsical sheep bench covered in flokati
wool signed and dated by Edna Cataldo 1997
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
1970s Lifesize Tobacco Trade Store Indian Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
Lifesize 1970s tobacco trade store Indian plaster figurine.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Lifesize Bull's Head Butcher Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Lifesize Bull's head butcher trade sign.
Category
20th Century American Signs
Materials
Composition
Two Almost Lifesize Vintage Wooden Carved Gingerbread Molds
Located in Raalte, NL
Two large vintage gingerbread molds depicting Abraham and Sarah from circa 1950s-1960s. Both have beautiful patina and very decorative.
The measurements are,
Depth 2.5 cm/ 0.9 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
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Lifesize Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of lifesize folk art for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every item from our selection of lifesize folk art was constructed with great care. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of lifesize folk art you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of lifesize folk art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of lifesize folk art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Sergio Bustamante, Dale Edwards and Fred Schumm each produced at least one beautiful piece of lifesize folk art that is worth considering.
How Much is a Lifesize Folk Art?
Prices for a piece of lifesize folk art start at $834 and top out at $24,950 with the average selling for $4,800.
Questions About Lifesize Folk Art
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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