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American Impressionist Artist Oil Painting John J Enneking
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
painting were cleaned it will brighten up possibly to match these pics closer.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
I have
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.13 in W 18.5 in D 2.25 in
Self Portrait, 20th Century Female Artist Oil Painting
By Joan Fairfax Whiteside ARRC FMAA
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas, on board
Image size: 10 3/4 x 12 inches (27.25 x 30.5 cm)
Original frame
The Artist
Category
20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Self Portrait, 20th Century Jewish Artist Oil Painting
By Carl Felkel
Located in London, GB
Oil on board, signed bottom right
Image size: 13 1/2 x 17 inches (34.25 x 43 cm)
Contemporary frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Self Portrait, 20th Century Female Artist Oil Painting
By Joan Fairfax Whiteside ARRC FMAA
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas
Image size: 17 3/4 x 13 inches (45 x 33 cm)
Contemporary hand made frame and oval
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Self Portrait, 20th Century Female Artist Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas
Image size: 13 x 9 1/2 inches (33 x 24 cm)
Hand made contemporary frame
Provenance
Category
20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Impressionist Artist Oil Painting George Bruestle Salmagundi Club
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Here is a very beautiful oil painting on panel by American painter George M Bruestle who was a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.75 in W 16.75 in D 1.88 in
American Impressionist Artist Oil Painting George Bruestle Salmagundi Club
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Here is a very beautiful oil painting on canvas mounted on panel by American painter George M
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.5 in W 21.75 in D 1.5 in
Junius Allen Salmagundi Club Artist oil painting Winter Afternoon
By Junius Allen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Afternoon oil on canvas panel image is 12 x 16
Painting has been cleaned by PA Conservatory
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
American Impressionist Salmagundi Club Artist Oil Painting Antonio Cirino
By Antonio Cirino
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Here is a very beautiful and unique painting on paper panel by Antonio Cirino . The painting is is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antonio Cirino American Impressionist Salmagundi Club Artist Oil Painting Antonio Cirino, circa 1944
H 9.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in
American Impressionist Snow Scene Salmagundi Artist Oil Painting Hobart Nichols
By Henry Hobart Nichols Jr.
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
oil painting on board by Hobart Nichols signed lower right. The painting is in good condition and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post Conceptual Digital Artist Oil Painting Screenprint Diptych Joseph Nechvatal
Located in Surfside, FL
1992 New York, NY Foundation for the Arts, Painting
1992-93 Artist-in-Resident, Fondation Claude
Category
1980s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Screen
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Gouache American Modernist Powerline
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949)
This came with a small grouping from the artist
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Oil, Board
Beulah Stevenson 1950s Abstract Expressionism American Woman Artist Oil Painting
By Beulah Stevenson
Located in Surfside, FL
included Ashcan artist John Sloan; in Provincetown, she worked and studied with Abstract Expressionist
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Watch , Chilean Artist, Emerging Artist, Oil Painting , Framed , 14x10, Nature
Located in Houston, TX
The Watch is painted plein aire in the Chilean countryside. It is oil on canvas and has a Italian
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Seascape Framed Female Artist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American signed modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 24L
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Family Mother, Kids American Modernist
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949)
This came with a small grouping from the artist
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Family Mother, Kids American Modernist
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949)
This came with a small grouping from the artist
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting American Modernist Landscape Pond Tree
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949)
This came with a small grouping from the artist
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting American Modernist Landscape w Tower
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949)
This came with a small grouping from the artist
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Large Impressionist Flower Still Life Woman Artist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique impressionist flower still life painting. Nice detail and thick impasto.
Oil on canvas
Category
1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady - British Impressionist 1900 art female artist oil painting
By Florence Kate Upton
Located in London, GB
This superb British Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted female artist Florence Kate
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman - British 30's art Slade School artist oil painting
By Reginald Grenville Eves
Located in London, GB
This superb stately male portrait oil painting is by noted British Slade School artist Reginald
Category
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Polish French Jewish Artist Oil Painting Girl with Doll, School of Paris Judaica
By Walter Spitzer
Located in Surfside, FL
completing his training as an artist he produced paintings expressing a critical view of the society of his
Category
1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
LARGE SIGNED BRITISH OIL PAINTING - EXTENSIVE RIVER LANDSCAPE DISTANT HILLS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed, signed.
Size: frame: 23 x 33 inches
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dove of Peace - Oil Painting- Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
artist.
Oil painting on canvas.
Not signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Passionate Secret Forest N°SF2019008 Oil, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Cheryl Johnson
Located in Yardley, PA
Passionate Secret Forest N°SF2019008 Cheryl Johnson Artist Oil Painting on Canvas SIZE 18 W x
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.5 in
The Market - Painting - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
artist.
Oil painting on canvas. The artwork depicts a bargaining scene at the market.
Includes frame
Category
18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Family Picnic by the River with Horse & Dog by British Artist
By Gudrun Sibbons
Located in Preston, GB
Gudrun Sibbons (1925- ) German-born British Artist. Oil Painting of Family Picnic by the River with
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Les Iris" Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Holywell, GB
Italo Giordani (1882 - 1956)
"Les Iris"
A charming landscape painted in oil, using a heavy impasto
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lighthouse at Night, Silhouette Landscape Large Signed Oil Painting
By Peter Nichols
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
contemporary artist
oil painting on board, unframed
signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner
board
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yachts in Harbour, Nautical Themed Landscape Large Signed Oil Painting
By Peter Nichols
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
contemporary artist
oil painting on board, unframed
signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner
board
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bacchante Bathes Faun Childrens at Sunset 1932 Swedish Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
- Swedish painter, draftsman and graphic artist. Oil painting on pressed paperboard, signed, framed.
Size
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Cardboard
Sun Scorched Spanish Hill Top Perched Village, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Spanish School, signed and dated
Title: Sun Scorched village
Medium: signed oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10.5 in W 14 in D 1 in
Cattle Watering Tranquil Pastures Signed 19th century English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed
Size:
framed:18 x 23.5 inches
board: 15.75 x 21 inches
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hare in Hole 1. Adorable Rabbit looking through a Hole. Oil Painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Artist. Oil Painting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.78 in
Hare In Hole 4. Rabbit looking Through a Hole. Adorable rabbit Oil painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Artist. Oil Painting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.78 in
Hare In Hole 3. Rabbit looking Through a Hole. Adorable rabbit Oil painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Artist. Oil Painting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.78 in
Hare In Hole 5. Rabbit looking Through a Hole. Adorable rabbit Oil painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Artist. Oil Painting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.78 in
Hare In Hole 7. Rabbit looking Through a Hole. Adorable rabbit Oil painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Artist. Oil Painting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.78 in
Hare In Hole 6. Rabbit looking Through a Hole. Adorable Rabbit Oil painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Artist. Oil Painting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.78 in
Large Abstract Cubist Style Multicoloured Original Oil Painting Signed
By Beatrice Werlie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Art, Picasso Style, Multicoloured, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 32 in W 21.5 in
Large Abstract Cubist Style Multicoloured Original Oil Painting Signed
By Beatrice Werlie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Art, Cubist Style, Multicoloured, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist Beatrice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 20 in W 24 in
Artist, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Thong Le
Located in Yardley, PA
The musician composer singer :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Collie Dog with Kittens Antique English Victorian Dog & Cat Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Collie Dog with Kittens
English artist, 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 22 x 30 inches
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Oil Painting Figure & Cattle in Green Pastures Valley
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Pastures
British artist, late 19th century
oil on board, framed
framed: 20 x 27 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Gentleman with Cigar Large 19th Century British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman with a Cigar
English artist, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pigeons Doves in Ornamental Park Landscape, Early Bird original oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, early 1900's
Title: Doves or Pigeons in an ornamental park
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark Mountains Landscape Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European School, early 20th century
oil on board, unframed
board: 11.5 x 15.5 inches
provenance
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Pink Sunset over Lake Landscape Hills
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunset
English School, mid 19th century
oil on artists board, framed
framed: 10 x 14 inches
board
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early English Victorian Large Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Bonnet & Lace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
English artist circa 1830-1850 period
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 37.5 x 33
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1890's French Impressionist Oil Painting Studio Portrait of a Nude Lady Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Studio Model
French Impressionist artist, circa 1890's
oil on canvas: 27.5 x 16.5 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Artist's Studio" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Diego Glazer's "The Artist's Studio" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the
Category
2010s Photorealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Artist studio Spain oil painting
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Cadaques - Oil on canvas cardnoard
Oil measurements 22x27 cm
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Fine Oil Painting Portrait of an Aristocratic Wigged Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocrat
European artist, 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 30 x 24
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 30 in W 24 in
Large Classical Oil Painting Mythological Biblical Figures in Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European artist, 20th century
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 28 x 38 inches
provenance
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 28 in W 38 in
SIGNED IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING- POLPERRO HARBOUR CORNWALL - BEAUTIFUL LIGHT
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
to label reverse
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Size: painting: 15.75 x 12 inches
Provenance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Captain James Cook Portrait Large Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Captain James Cookl
European School, late 20th century
painted after an earlier work
oil on canvas
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Studio Interior Oil Painting, British Artist
By Duncan Holmes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Studio Interior Oil Painting, British Artist
Duncan Holmes, British 20th century
signed and titled
Category
20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
‘Wandering Geese’ Oil Painting, British Artist
By J.B. Holmes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Wandering Geese' Oil Painting
By J.B.Holmes, British artist, 20th Century
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Signed Oil Painting Autumn River Landscape Gilt Framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Autumn River Landscape
European School, second half 20th century
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
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- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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