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Period: 1940s
Luigi and Sophie De Lerma, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Organic Stoneware Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
Luigi and Sophie De Lerma, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Organic Stoneware Vase An organic modern vase designed by Luigi and Sophie De Lerma and produced in Italy circa 1940s. Incised...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Addison Model 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured her...
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Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Vase in Glazed Ceramics with Leaf Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Vase in glazed ceramics with leaf decoration. Dated 1944. Measures: 24 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Colored Bronze Patinaed Lobster Over Coral Base Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze , Colored Patinaed Lobster Over Coral Base Statue. This wonderful full of life lobster statue shows the prowess and strength of the lobster over its reef. The Lobster is king...
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Three Children Playing Statue Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Three Children Playing Statue Signed. This playful sculpture is that of three children on a thick bronze base that is signed. The three children are from smallest to tallest, the sma...
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American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Style, Red Stitched Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in stitched leather, in a light Red color. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940, ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured her...
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Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Karhula blue-green blown art glass vase, 1940's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Blown and tapered art glass vase in Karhula's signature blue/green color and detailed with circular foot with polished pontil. Designed by Göran Hongell. Signed on the underfoot: GF...
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Finnish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Garden Fountain Of Boy, Koi fish and Goose
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Garden Fountain Of Boy, Koi fish and Goose 46h x 16 w This creative sculpture shows a goose trying to steal the fish of the young man. The seemingly needs/ greedy goose wants...
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Style, Brown Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in leather, in a gradient of brown colors. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940,...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Style, Green Stitched Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in stitched leather, in a light green color. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Vase Ceramic Gold Red, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori vase ceramic gold red 1940 Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Paper Mache King Charles Spaniel Dog Decoupage Waste Paper Basket
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Paper Mache King Charles Spaniel Dog Decoupage Waste Paper Basket
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British Regency Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Meissen Figurine Spanish Dancer With Fan And Castanet, by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer in a skirt puffed out around the hips with a tight, strapless and backless top with golden buttons, posing with a fan and castanet, a s...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large English Ceramic Jardiniere with Silk Flowers
Located in Redding, CT
Large English Ceramic Jardiniere with Silk Flowers. Beautiful and colorful bouquet to brighten any room. The jardiniere is stamped on the bottom. Will post better photos soon. Cermic...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This wonderful object was produced during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This masterpi...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Georg Jensen Pair of Sterling Silver Art Deco Tazza 718
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of Georg Jensen art deco bowls or tazzas, featuring design #718 by Sigvard Bernadotte in 1934. This highly refined and stylish design, produced in limited quantities, showcase...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Murano Glass Vase Corrosi Series by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase from the Corroso series designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1940s. Biography Designer, businessman, ceramic artist. Born in Chioggia, he attended the Istitut...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

A Plaster Cast French Bust of a Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
A Plaster Cast French Bust of a Gentleman
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Large Handmade Custom Finish Driftwood Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Handmade Custom Finish Driftwood Frame
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American Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

From the model of Pompeo Marchesi - Sculpture, Sitting Manly Portrait (Ariodante) -
Located in Felino, IT
Sculptural reproduction in vitrified stone and reinforced plaster . Copy of "Seated Manly Portrait," by Vittorio Alfieri, made by Pompeo Marchesi (ca. 1840). Signature on the base "A...
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European Directoire Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Bronze Sculpture Woman's Face by Umberto Mastroianni
Located in Milan, Italy
1940s "Face". Lost wax bronze. Signed. Biography Sculptor, painter, and printmaker Umberto Mastroianni was born in Fintana Liri, Italy, on September 21, 1910. His formal training be...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Rare Pink Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mouth-blown Murano glass vase in rare pink rostrato from the middle of the last century. This wonderful object was produced in the 1940s in It...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

H. A. Kähler Art Deco Ceramic Bowl with Verdigris Green Glaze, Nils Kähler 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Round Art Deco ceramic bowl made by Nils Kähler in the 1940s for the pottery workshop Kähler in Næstved, Denmark. The bowl is decorated with sm...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Europa and the Bull" Fine and Rare Art Deco Bronze Tray
By Fritz Nuss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely and elegant scene, depicting Europa on her mythological bull, surrounded by nude bathers carrying water jars and towels, was sculpted by Fritz Nuss in the late 1940s. One...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1940's Art Deco Pewter Horse Statue Sculpture
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique horse statue for sale. Made of pewter and solid brass, and has a solid wood base. It’s really heavy and well made, and a beautiful decora...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Swedish Designer, Candle Sconces, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candle sconces designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds .8” candles.
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of 3 Amber Rostrato Murano Glass Vases by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible set of 3 Murano glass vases in a rare mid-century amber rostrato. This beautiful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This ma...
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European Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Glazed Incised Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-colored glazed vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Stoneware "Farsta" Platter by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Striking glaze in nuances of reddish brown, ochre and green. “Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the bes...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Box by Fontana Arte, Wood and Glass, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Box by Fontana Arte, Wood and Glass, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Unusual Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel Chanberstick-Dragsted
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, unusual, sterling silver and cobalt blue and gold enamel chamberstick, Copenhagen, Denmark, Ca. 1940's, A. Dragsted - maker. The cobalt blue and gold enamel rim of the candle...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

White and blue Vase in porcelain of Sèvres
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Beautiful porcelaine vase with blue birds Designed in 1947 Signed with stamps This is a rare piece from the most prestigious porcelain firm in the ...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian mid-century modern Vase in glazed ceramic by Guido Andlovitz, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Vase in glazed ceramic by Guido Andlovitz, 1940s Fantastic and vintage fall vase with round base in green glazed ceramic. The vase has a round hole at the ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic and Brass Art Deco Picture Frame 1940
Located in Florence, IT
Ceramic and Brass Art Deco Picture Frame, 1940. The ceramic part resembles two crossed elephant tusks typical of the colonial period.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Déco Holzfigur sitzender Mann wooden sculture
Located in Aachen, DE
Art Déco Holzfigur sitzender Mann. Hervorragend expressive Darstellung eines muskulösen, nackten, augenscheinlich zutiefst verzweifelten Mannes.
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Fluted Architectural Ceramic Vase in White Glaze by L. Hjorth, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large vase decorated with vertical ribbings and white glaze. Strict architectural derived Art Deco styling. Very similar to the iconic Lyngby Vases and Arne Bangs form-language. But ...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach
Located in Montreal, QC
Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach Incised signature near base '©WZ Zorach William Zorach' with publisher's mark. This work is from the edition published by Robi...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Seguso 1940 Green Ball Vase with Round Upper Mouth Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso 1940 Green Ball Vase with Round Upper Mouth Italy
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Brass Scalloped Chamberstick candle holder candlestick, 1940s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A gorgeous small vintage brass candle holder with scalloped edge and little side handle in lovely vintage condition. A very sweet piece a...
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European Victorian Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Holds .4” diameter candles.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Neoclassical-Style Patinated Bronze Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Neoclassical-Style Patinated Bronze Figure of a woman laying sideways. Bottom portion of body is covered as top of body is exposed. Measures approx -20h x 37w x 11d
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Rosegold Pin Brooch Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Never used set of three midcentury rosegold plated brooch pins, untouched and vintage. These elegant accessories exude timeless charm and sophistication. A rare find for collectors o...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

40s Will George California Pottery Flamingos Group of Sevens
Located in Pasadena, CA
"1940s Will George California pottery flamingos gruop of Seven. All seven are signed underneath the pottery as hown in the images. All are signed, Will George"". The colors on each ...
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American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Blue Flamingo Milk Glass Vase by Anchor Hocking Vitrock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid-Century Blue Flamingo Milk Glass Vase by Anchor Hocking Vitrock is a charming vintage piece that epitomizes the retro aesthetics of the mid-20th century. Crafted from milk gl...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Creamy Mid Century Vase by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century stoneware / ceramic vase in a creamy glaze by the Swedish ceramist duo Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition. Signed. We have ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. holds .9” diameter candles.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Candleholders in Pewter by Edwin Ollers, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Scandinavian Modern candleholders in pewter by Edwin Ollers, Sweden in 1950s. Simple and sophisticated. Stamped "Gjutet tenn", cast pewter, Z8 (1...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Swedish Designer, Small Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and black-painted metal chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Uses .4” candles.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exquisite Polished Bronze Sculpture: Lifesize Antelope from the 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
This stunning polished bronze sculpture captures the majestic essence and ethereal grace of an antelope in its natural habitat. Created in the 1950s, this piece reflects the elegance...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Jewelry Box. A beautiful hand made heart shaped box with Chinoiserie hand painted decoration of butterfly's and nectar ...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Candle holders Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, GB
Pair of candle holders by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte c1940s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Carl-Harry Stalhane, Handpainted Vase, Rorstrand Sweden 1943
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane, unique hand decorated Scandinavian modern vase, executed by Rörstrand, signed and dated 1943. A fantastic theme with boat, flowers, birds and gigant fish. Signe...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Bamboo Magazine Rack from the 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Material: Bamboo Era: 1950s Condition: Perfect condition Dimensions: 50 x 45 x 25 cm (height x width x depth) Features and Details: This elegant magazine rack, crafted from bamboo in...
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Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Plaster Art Deco French Sailor Sculpture, 1940
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French sculpture from the mid-20th century. Plaster work depicting a Sailor in Art Deco style, copy of the famous Meurice ceramic, Ideal Man scanning the...
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French Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso

Decorativ Massif Vanity Set Murano Glass 1940s Seguso Italy perfume jar
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vanity Set Murano Glass 1940s Seguso Italy perfume jar
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

French Art Deco Glass Knight Perfume Bottle
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French glass perfume bottle with gold insert. Bottle has a highly detailed figure of a knight wear a shield.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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