Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall substantial ottoman was made in Italy in the late 19th to early 20th century. Carved from
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Italian Ottoman
Walnut
Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall substantial ottoman was made in Italy in the late 19th to early 20th century. Carved from
Walnut
Poltrona Frau Italian White Leather Ottoman
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poltrona Frau Italian White Leather Ottoman This ottoman measures: 42.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 11.5
Leather
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Ottomans. This listing is for a large pair of
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Regence style Giltwood ottomans. We offer a pair of antique Italian
Giltwood
$69,950 / set
H 26 in W 33.5 in D 20 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Baroque Walnut Ottoman/Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 19th century Italian carved Baroque walnut ottoman/stools. These are done in the manner
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Regency Cane Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interior with timeless elegance using this vintage Regency cane ottoman. Featuring an
Cane
Pair Of Italian Painted Draped Poufs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Painted Draped Poufs. Our pair of Italian draped poufs or ottomans are paint
Wood
Italian antique footrest or pouf in fabric, first of 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique footrest or pouf in fabric, first of 1900s Round-based pouf in fabric and wood. The
Fabric, Wood
$4,550
H 20.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Italian LXIII Period Turned Walnut and Upholstered Hinged Top Stool, mid 17thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an upholstered rectangular top, opening to reveal a small storage compartment, raised on block and turned dark walnut legs joined by a turned box stretcher
Walnut
$6,500 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Giltwood Upholstered Taborets / Benches / Stools
By Stilnovo
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic (Late 18th Century) giltwood taborets / foot stools with circular brown
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Adapted daybed stool in hand-antiqued Italian hide
Located in Stroud, GB
Adapted antique English daybed stool covered in hand-antiqued Italian hide with vintage brass studs
Walnut
Pair of poufs, late 19th century
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Coppia di pouf, Made in Italy, fine '800. Coppia di pouf rotondi rivestiti in velluto Originale
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century Pair of Giltwood Poufs
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of upholstered stools upholstered in blue-grey fabric, turned and gilded "gouache" pure gold legs. Typical Tuscan manufacture from the mid-1800s, used in bedrooms or ...
Fabric, Giltwood
$3,200
H 21 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
19th Century Pair Tuscan Renaissance Revival Ottoman Tabourets Stools
Located in Vero Beach, FL
century Florentine Italian ottoman stools are the perfect expression of the style. They are elaborately
Upholstery, Walnut
Tiffany Studios New York Decorated Beehive Paperweight Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
prominent design element across Italy, Ottoman Turkey, North Africa, and the Balkans. To highlight the
Glass
Art Deco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchair and Ottoman, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair and ottoman. From the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy, in walnut and ivory velvet
Velvet, Walnut
$1,970Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7 in W 10.75 in D 8.75 in
Four Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Stacked Ball Footstools / Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Four small hand-carved Italian footstools/ottomans/stools featuring stacked ball and baluster
Wood
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York "Globe" Glass and Bronze Chandeliers
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
established in Italy, Ottoman Turkey, North Africa, and as far west as the Balkans. Product Details: Item
Bronze
$7,500 / set
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 26.5 in
Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, Hand-Carved Wood, Italy, 1925
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of carved sculptural Venetian Art Deco fruit-wood lounge chairs with matching ottomans
Upholstery, Wood
$6,793 / set
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 0.01 in
Ottomanorum Principum Effigies – Complete Ottoman Rulers Table, Rome c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Ottomanorum Principum Effigies – Complete Ottoman Rulers Table, Rome c.1700 This impressive and
Paper
$30,718
H 59.06 in W 46.46 in D 3.55 in
Portrait of an Ottoman Elite Woman, Venetian School, 17th Century
Located in Leuven , BE
century, depicts an imagined figure of an elite Ottoman woman, rendered in rich oils on canvas. Her
Canvas
$5,500
H 18 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Polychrome Painted & Upholstered Stool Ottoman
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neo-Gothic tabouret stool / ottoman, 19th century, most likely Italian (Southern
Upholstery, Wood
$5,316
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition
Upholstery, Walnut
$48,500
H 100 in W 64 in D 0.5 in
Ottoman Turkish Goldwork Embroidered and Appliqué Panel: "Tree of Life"
Located in New York, NY
), catalogued as A Highly Important Torah Ark Curtain, Ottoman Empire or Italy, 19th century. Scholarly
Gold, Silver, Platinum
$623Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 17.8 in D 0 in
Old Map Showing Info Related to the Ottoman Wars including Conflict Dates, c1690
Located in Langweer, NL
features information related to the Ottoman Wars including conflict dates and numerous places are named
Paper
Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Italian gilt wood benches, ottomans, poufs, or stools have graceful lines and are a versatile pair ready
Giltwood
$12,405
Size: equivalent to a French size 38
A Silver printed velvet kaftan or jacket by Mariano Fortuny Venice Italy C.1930
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Toulon, FR
inspiration from design and the Italian Renaissance, with a clear Ottoman and Eastern influence. He was not
$401
H 14.57 in W 21.26 in D 0.01 in
Antique Map of the Mediterranean & Greek Archipelago, Blackie, circa 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
engraved map, europe north africa map, southern europe map, italy greece map, ottoman empire map, levant
Paper
Portrait Of Identified as Topal Osman Pasha (1663–1733), 18th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Large 19th Century Italian School Ottoman portrait identified as Total Osman Pasha, oil on canvas. Circa
Canvas, Oil
Sketch of a Man in Profile
Located in London, GB
imagination, the turbaned figure represented the epitome of alterity: the Ottoman Turk. Ottoman costume itself
Paper, Ink
Giltwood Ottoman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Italian carved giltwood ottoman
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 30.71 in D 51.19 in
Joe Colombo Additional System Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Sormani, Italy, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in Padova, IT
Joe Colombo's innovative Additional-System lounge chair with ottoman utilizes various sized
Aluminum
19th Century Carved Wood Trompe-L'oeil Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Italian 19th century carved wood Trompe-L'oiel ottoman with original paint.
Wood
18th Century Architectural Model of a Doric Column
Located in Richmond, London
aspiring architects could view and sketch during their “Grand Tour” across Italy, Greece, the Ottoman
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.75 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
18th Century Architectural Model of a Corinthian Column Circa 1760
Located in Richmond, London
, which aspiring architects could study and draw during their 'Grand Tour' in Italy, Greece, the Ottoman
Wood
Italian Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved Italian ottoman with elegant stretcher and tufted linen top
Walnut, Linen
19th Century Italian Ottoman
Located in Denton, TX
Hand-carved stool of Italian walnut.
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19Th c. Italian Gilt Wood Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
C1890 Italian Gilt Wood Newly Linen Upolstered Ottoman with nail heads. Wonderful condition. Minor
Giltwood, Linen
19th Century Italian Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and versatile Italian bench/stool with great patina, newly upholstered in velvet with
19th Century Italian Oak Ottoman Belgian Linen Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Italian oak ottoman, circa 19th century. Upholstered in vintage Belgian linen. Decorative center
Linen, Oak
Italian 19th Century Stained Hand Carved Upholstered Walnut Ottoman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Italian 19th century stained hand carved upholstered walnut ottoman.
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Style Upholstered Round Ottoman with Giltwood Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian early 20th century round painted wood ottoman features a muslin upholstered top over a
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Sold
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Italian Grey Pouf Containers in Gilded Wood and Silk, Early 20th Century
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of poufs antique Italian containers of the early 900. The poufs have a very unusual line
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Mink Cast Iron Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mink seat on a cast iron base.
Iron
Lof's Gurian Arthur Leather Chesterfield Ottoman by Zeno Nugari
By Zeno
Located in Basildon, London
The Lof's Gurian Arthur Leather Chesterfield Ottoman by Zeno Nugari is a refined piece that
Leather, Wood
Carved Italian White Gilt Taboret C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved white gilt bench with six legs, each attaching to a scrolled stretcher and meeting
Wood, Burlap
19th Century Italian Antique Bench in Beech Wood and Fabric
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
19th century antique italian bench, truly refined, fully padded and covered in elegant red striped
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Late 19th Century Set of Two Napoleon III Lacquered Wood Italian Poufs
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of italian pouf hand-crafted and lacquered in the late 19th century. The white and blue
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Sold
H 19 in W 40 in D 17 in
A 19th Century Italian Louis XIII Style Turned Walnut and Upholstered Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular upholstered top trimmed in brass nailheads, on turned legs joined by a long turned stretcher resting on raised block feet
Upholstery
Pair of Art Deco Stools in Walnut Briar and Pink Bouclè
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of Italian Art Deco poufs. The Art Deco poufs have been crafted in a magnificent
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of puff in parchment
Located in Roma, Lazio
Elegant puff covered with parchment and black lacquer.
Parchment Paper
Pair of 1890s Italian Classical Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1890s Italian classical giltwood ottomans . Needs reupholstering. From a Southampton estate.
Wood
Vintage Italian Mahogany Armchairs and Ottoman Set, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
3 Cockpit and pouffe armchairs from 1920, mahogany wood, all as originally included fabric and good state of preservation. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included...
Mahogany
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchair and Ottoman, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair and ottoman. From the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy, in walnut and ivory velvet
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
19th Century Italian Regency Stool Ottoman Bench Reupholstered in Zebra Hide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A prime example of a 19th century Regency painted stool. Having a rectangular cushion seat restored and reupholstered in zebra hide, raised on fluted X-form supports and joined by a ...
Zebra Hide
Armchair and Its Ottoman
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant and comfortable armchair with ottoman. Exceptional original tapestry upholstering
Fabric, Wood
Marco Zanuso Maggiolina Chair and Ottoman by Zanotta
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maggiolina chair and ottoman by Zanotta designed by Marco Zanuso, 1947. Cowhide sling supports
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 47.5 in W 38 in D 33 in
Oversized and Exaggerated Blue Upholstered Wing Chair and Ottoman C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An oversized and exaggerated blue upholstered wing chair and ottoman C 1900 with gilt carved feet
Wood
Sold
H 37.72 in W 30.12 in D 1.15 in
Pair of 16th C Portraits of Turkish Ottoman Sultans, follower of Paolo Veronese.
Located in Leuven , BE
crossroads of East and West, the Ottoman Empire absorbed a diverse range of influences, including Chinese
Canvas, Paint
Sold
Size: Equivalent french size 38
A Mariano Fortuny Velvet Gold Printed Kaftan Coat - Venice Circa 1915/1925
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Toulon, FR
1915/1925 Venise Italy A short kaftan coat with kimono sleeves in mandarin silk velvet. Gold
Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian 1830s ottoman or footstool in hand-carved fruitwood with muslin upholstery. Detailed
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Ottomans. This pair of antique Italian Regence
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1860 Period Tufted Ottomans
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of capitonné upholstered ottomans, with four large carved shells in gilded wood on each side
Shell, Fabric, Wood
Pair of White Ottomans by Vittorio Valabrega, circa 1930
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of poufs by Vittorio Valabrega. Feet made of walnut wood, reupholstered with white fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Giltwood Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly decorative pair of Italian 19th C carved gilt wood alter sticks in the shape of urns which
Metal
Italian Art Deco pouf with original fabric
Located in Milano, IT
inserts. A sight to behold, the base of the ottoman boasts charming decorative elements, each hand
Wood, Fabric
Italian 18th-Century Giltwood Stools With Fortuny Fabric, a -Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a pair of Baroque Italian 18Th. C. Gilt Wood Stools with Fortuny Fabric. These stools are
Wood
Sold
H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Gaetano Borsani Art Deco Italian Walnut Atelier Varedo Poufs, 1925
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Osvaldo Borsani, in Italy in the 1920s, during the Art Deco period. The poufs are in walnut veneered beech
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Stools in Walnut Briar and Pink Bouclè
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of Italian Art Deco poufs. The Art Deco poufs have been crafted in a magnificent
Bouclé, Walnut
Empire Ottoman/Italian Zebra Upholstery
Located in Malibu, CA
Flame mahogany curvy 19thC English Empire period ottoman in Italian Zebra Upholstery on the
Mahogany
Italian Walnut Wing Chair and Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Provençal Italian wing chair of solid walnut with scalloped upper rail and beautiful lines flowing
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Benches or Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian giltwood benches or ottomans. Lovely pair of antique Italian Louis
Wood
Italian 1920's Carved Walnut Settee, Pair of Armchairs and Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1920's living room suite comprising a settee, pair of armchairs and pair of ottomans
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 24.25 in D 18 in
19th-C. Italian Iron & Bronze Savonarola Campaign Bench / Ottoman Tiger Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century wrought iron Italian Savonarola bench with bronze accents. The tiger velvet
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Ottoman Dignitaries, G. Bramatti
Located in New York, NY
Ottoman dignitaries, G. Bramatti. Ferrario's 1820s Le Costume Anciens Moderne. Original hand
Sold
H 10 in W 21 in D 10 in
Italian Renaissance Baroque Style Small Petite Walnut Ottoman Footstool Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance petite walnut footstool. Item features solid wood construction
Walnut
Set of Ten Prints of Ottoman Figures with Animals
Located in New York, NY
Set of ten prints of Ottoman figures with animals. Beautifully decorative assemblage of ten vintage
Paper
Sleek Pair of Iron and Upholstered X Benches Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish benches/ottomans having silvery grey hand-forged wrought iron bases with X-stretchers and
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis xvi Style Giltwood Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood benches, ottomans, or stools are substantial and large enough for extra seating. These
Velvet, Giltwood
Louis XVI Ottoman Hand-Carved Italian Beechwood
By Stephen Cavallo
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI ottoman hand-carved Italian beechwood Sold as shown in raw unfinished wood Size H 12" x
Beech
Pair of Round 19th Century Walnut Poufs with Upholstered Seats, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of round, Italian walnut poufs with slightly flared legs. Upholstered in white muslin.
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Stools Upholstered in Venetian Frame C. Surf
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of reupholstered Italian antique stools in Venetian frame fabric with intricate carved wood
Gilt Wood Pouf
Located in New Preston, CT
A very unusual and elegant gilt wood pouf with modern lines and scroll details at each corner; beautiful patina; muslin covered.
Pouf by Giò Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
"domus nova" pouf original by Lisa Ponti
Maple
Painted Italian upholstered ottoman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome large Italian painted ottoman
Ottoman textile
Located in Hudson, NY
18th Century Ottoman textile in gilt carved wood frame.
Textile, Giltwood
Sold
Painted Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic carved and painted wooden ottoman upholstered in ultrasuede. The corners features
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
$9,000 / set
H 34 in W 36 in D 13 in
Pair of Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass consoles by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
$3,249Sale Price|38% Off
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,199 / item
H 45.2 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI
By Gubi, Jacques Adnet
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, this incredibly refined mirror is executed in high quality b...
Brass
$4,300Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.01 in W 55.91 in D 27.96 in
19th Century Fireplace of french limestone in Campagnarde style
Located in Made, NL
Antique French limestone fireplace from the 19th century! A rustic, slender fireplace with few ornaments, but with beautiful lines. The front part is provided with flutes that also c...
Limestone
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Green Moroccan Upholstered Stools
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style jade green and gold Moroccan style stools. Pair of modern Contemporary round Moroccan Moorish style stool in lime green fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Art...
Fabric
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
$4,950 / set
H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th century with soft yellow green double welt upholstery, scrolled arms, carved foliage an...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,900 / item
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table. Also a great drinks table. Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c These can be purchased as a sin...
Travertine
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
Large Wrought Iron Round Mirror, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large wrought iron mirror, its solid iron construction bears a lot of his design cues and would be a focal point of any room. Heavy patina.
Wrought Iron
$5,850 / set
H 22.84 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of "Colonne" Plaster Lamps by Facto Atelier Paris, France 2021
Located in New York, NY
Hand made "Colonne" plaster lamps by Facto Atelier Paris. "Encaustique" bee wax finish. These lamps were designed after antique Egypt temples columns as in Aswan. Shades for showing...
Plaster
19th Century French Regence Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Regence style giltwood bench. Stunning 19th century French Regence style gilt wood bench, ottoman, stool or tabouret. Our beautiful antique French gilt wood bench...
Giltwood
$9,500 / item
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Bespoke Cerused Oak and Parchment Table in the Dupre Lafon Manner
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Bespoke Cerused oak and parchment table in the Dupre Lafon Manner. Please note that this table can be completely customizable with a lead time of 8-10 weeks. The parchme...
Oak, Parchment Paper
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