Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bergères
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Wood Bergères High backs and wide seats with hand carved designed frames.
Fabric, Wood
Intricately Carved Pair of Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French Louis XVI carved painted armchairs or bergeres with new neutral high end upholstery,. Will add elegance to any room!
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Walnut Bergere with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French 19th Century Louis XVI elegant and comfortable finely carved walnut armchair bergere chair with new high end British upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
French Art Nouveau Walnut Bergère Chair with Velvet Upholstery, 1890
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut high back bergere arm chair with brown velvet upholstery
Walnut, Upholstery
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Carved, Parcel Gilt and Upholstered Bergere Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XV Carved, parcel gilt and Upholstered bergere chairs. High Quality upholstery in very good vintage condition.
Abalone, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$900Sale Price|60% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivid red, pink and Green on bei...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood Bergères Chairs with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
With a seat height of 18 inches and a depth of 19 inches, along with arms that stand at 24.5 inches high, these bergère chairs offer comfortable seating and an elegant silhouette.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Decorative French / Neoclassical High Back Arm Chairs attrib Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Decorative French / Neoclassical High Back Arm Chairs attrib Drexel.. Nice quality and construction.Retain original finish ,patina..Chairs also retain they're original highly de...
Fabric, Wood
SUITE OF THREE HIGH SEAT HAND PAINTED SiDE CHAIRS IN THE GOTHIC REVIVAL TASTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three vintage hand painted bergère Gothic Revival chairs with higher than normal seats ...
Pine
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
In amazing condition with no tears or punctures to the original leather, the leather tufted and trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops o...
Leather, Mahogany
$3,257Sale Price|44% Off
Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Chair, Carved, Cane Seat, 1680s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare and Well Preserved 17th century Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Decorative Carved Hallway Chair 1680s This high-back chair made from walnut dates to around 1680.
Cane, Walnut
PAIR OF ANTiQUE RESTORED CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FRENCH CIR 1880 BERGERE ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique circa 1880-1900 French Louis XVIII style Fauteuils Bergère armchairs with hand d...
Leather
Circa 1890 Maple and Co of England Giltwood Bergere Cane Bed
By Maple & Co.
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning giltwood bergere cane bed by Maple and Co of London England, dates to circa 1900, the giltwood is bright and the cane work is perfect. The footboard is double caned, origi...
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
The frame of the chair is crafted from carved wood, likely beech or walnut, and is finished in a warm, natural tone that enhances the intricate detailing. The bergère features a high...
Beech, Walnut
Art Deco Bergère Chairs, Beechwood Frame, France, 1925
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This type of armchair was already being produced in the 18th century and is known as a “Bergère.” A high-quality and durable upholstery fabric with a gold and black geometric patter...
Beech
Italian Contemporary Light Grey Fabric and Black Wood Bergère Armchair
Located in Scandicci, Florence
This need gave rise to the first Bergère chairs, characterised by a high, padded backrest that envelops the body and provides optimal support for the head and neck.
Wood, Fabric
Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
The apron is decorated with a carved floral cartouche, all raised on carved, moulded cabriole legs with scroll toes at the front and beautifully splayed legs at the rear, terminating...
Mahogany
William IV Childs Mahogany Bergere High Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A William IV childs mahogany bergere high chair with swept back, turned legs and stretchers.
Child's Library Bergere High Chair on Table
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A charming William IV period mahogany child's chair on table, the rounded bergere type chair with a retaining bar and adjustable footrest raised on turned front legs and sabred back ...
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 31.11 in D 33.08 in
Mogens Lassen Style High-Backed Lounge Chair, Armchair, 1940, Danish Furniture
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamburg, HH
Mogens Lasse style - High-Backed lounge chair The high-backed wing chair, manufactured by Danish Furniture Producer has minimalistic curved armrests and the typical round, wooden ...
Wool, Beech
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beechwood
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This birchwood, very high quality worked bergere, is completely restored and upholstered in high German quality, new and stylistically fitting.
Beech
French Provincial Bergere Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Stylish French provincial carved oak bergere chair, with high upholstered back, the frame canting to joint the shaped and modeled padded arms, above an upholstered seat raised on hoo...
Oak
Carved late 17th century style high back armchair
Located in Warrington, GB
A fine carved late 17th century style high back armchair. The chair has a bergère seat and high back with deep scrolled carving.
Oak
Louis XV Armchair in Black Lacquer and Embossed Silvered Velvet
By Andrew Martin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1920s Louis XV style bergere chair with a high-gloss black lacquer finish.
Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 48.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Palatial French Giltwood Throne Chairs 19h century- Vanderbilt Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opulent pair of Louis XIV style Grand Scale high back giltwood bergères Throne Chairs, with intricate hand carved details on the arms, legs and stretchers. on this sophisticated pair...
Chenille, Damask, Upholstery, Silk, Giltwood
Ueli Berger for De Sede Lounge Chair, Tanned Leather
By Ueli Berger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Minimalist yet lush and comfortable lounge chair designed by Ueli bergere for the Swiss high-end furniture company De Sede.
Leather, Wood
Nice Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bergère
Located in Long Island City, NY
A nice late 19th century Louis XVI style carved wood bergère High backs and wide seats with hand carved floral designed frames.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Linen Covered High Back Bergeres
Located in Troy, MI
Late 19th century pair of bergere date from 1880s. Antique white painted and carved frames with decorative elements on bottom stretcher, knees and crest. New upholstery in pale beige...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Italian High-Backed Tufted Bergere Armchairs with Silvergilt Frames
By Grosfeld House
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stylish pair of bergeres, with silvergilt frame, each having a high, scrolling, tufted backrest, with a conforming fielded frame, outcarved with graduated bell flowers, continuing to...
Silver Leaf
Sold
H 39 in W 27.75 in L 39 in
Pair 19th C Louis XVI Style Ebonised High Back Upholstered Bergeres with Gilt
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1840s pair of Louis XVI style bergeres with tall backs and winged sides, ebonised frames with lots of finely carved and gilded detail. Newly upholstered before we acquired them...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Pair of Bergere Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
The bergere seat high is 18 inches high.
Wood
Louis XVI Bergère, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
(Photos of details are listed) The bergère is upholstered in a high quality fabric that complements the greenish cast of the frame.
Fabric, Wood
Pair 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of beautiful high back French bergere chairs with their original painted frame, green velvet upholstery, feather cushions, and buttoned back.
Wood, Fabric
Petite Antique French Louis XV Style Leather Bergère
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style leather and velvet upholstered bergère having a high rolled back and finished with nail head trim and bullion fringe.
Leather, Velvet
Pair of French Antique Napoleon III Bergeres with Ottomans
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant pair of French antique Napoleon III bergeres with ottomans upholstered in high grade linen blend.
High Back Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Classic high back arm chair. Very comfortable. Wonderful muted frame.
Wood
17th Century Walnut High Back Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of 17th century style walnut high back dining chairs with arched crest rails, cane panels all raised up on scroll carved legs Dimensions: Height 52.5 inches height to seat 18 ...
Sold
H 37 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair of French Empire Bergeres Chairs with Swan Detailing and Gilt Accents
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of French Empire bergeres chairs with carved swan detailing and gilt accents.
Brass
Pair, of Vintage High Back Arm Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of very comfortable vintage high backed newly upholstered arm chairs.Unique back and arm design.White Silver and gold striping upholstery beautifuly matched on contours,tan line...
Upholstery
Fratelli Rizzi pair of armchairs with high backrest
By Fratelli Rizzi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2626 Fratelli Rizzi Pair of armchairs with high backrest and padded velvet upholstery. Production Fratelli Rizzi, Turin, 1950 70 x 60 h 95 cm
Velvet
Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Wood Bergère
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine late 19th century Louis XV style carved wood bergère High back and wide seat with hand carved floral designed frame.
Fabric, Wood
Paolo Buffa High Wingback Bergere
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
High upholstered bergere desiined by Paolo Buffa; circa 1950 wood and velvet alcantara Mis: H. 102cm 90 x 75 cm
Wood
Pair high Bergere Arch. Carlo Perogalli
By Carlo Perogalli
Located in Rome, IT
important pair of high Arch. Carlo Perogalli bergere for a private residence in Milano white alcantara and wood biblio: Franco Grigioni "Arredamento" Gorlich Edi.
Wood
Bergere Chair
Located in New York, NY
High back Bergere Chair with seperate seat cushion.
Wood
19th c. Painted Bergere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted High Back Bergere
Pine
19th c. napoleon III Bergere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Giltwood High back Bergere
Giltwood
Unusual French Louis XV Bergère
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual French Louis XV carved and painted high back bergère with carved stretcher base.
Sold
H 37.6 in W 19.49 in D 22.45 in
FOUR FINE ANTIQUE FRENCH BERGERE DiNING CHAIRS WITH PERIOD VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four antique circa 1870 French Bergere dining chairs with hand painted finish and per...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored circa 1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original w...
Leather, Oak
Classic French Style Bergere Lounge Chair in Mohair Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Chic French style high back Bergere form lounge chair in mohair fabric with weathered finish carved wood frame.
Mohair, Wood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 67.72 in D 26.38 in
Circa 1930 Period Louis XV Style Salon Set: Pair of Armchairs and a Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White patina and gilt part bergeres dimensions : High 102 cm Seat high 53 cm depth 59 cm width 75 cm
Italian 1950s Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Italian Fifties Bergere. Really comfortable seat and high back.
Bog Wood, Down, Fabric
Sold
H 41.75 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
Louis XVI Style Grey Painted Armchair Upholstered in Leather Sold Individually
Located in Stamford, CT
An exceptionally large grey painted Louis XVI style bergère. Upholstered in very high quality leather with parcel gilt leather tape and stop/group decorative tacking, circa late 19th...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Birch Bergéres Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier (1st Quarter 20th Century) birch bergeres / Armchairs with high flared arms and rounded back with white upholstery.
Birch, Upholstery
Pair of Henredon French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of Henredon French Provincial style Bergere chairs of high-quality construction with black lacquer finish.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Bergeres by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely pair of high back bergeres with walnut frames in Louis XV style by Maison Jansen.
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Sold
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Magnificent Pair of French Balzarotti Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchairs
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Style is almost identical to George Smith Louis bergeres but these are by high end French furniture maker Balzarotti.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Folies Bergère, Art Deco Style Silver Relief in Resin, after Maurice Picaud
By Maurice Picaud
Located in Ulm, DE
Silver wall plaque made after the model that decorates the facade of the revue theater “Folies Bergère” in Paris. This meter-high relief dates from 1926, by the French architect and ...
Resin
Sold
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Folies Bergère, Art Deco Style Golden Relief in Resin, after Maurice Picaud
By Maurice Picaud
Located in Ulm, DE
Golden wall plaque made after the model that decorates the facade of the revue theater “Folies Bergère” in Paris. This meter-high relief dates from 1926, by the French architect and ...
Resin
Sold
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Folies Bergère Art Deco Style Golden Relief in Resin After Maurice Picaud
By Maurice Picaud
Located in Ulm, DE
Golden wall plaque made after the model that decorates the facade of the revue theater “Folies Bergère” in Paris. This meter-high relief dates from 1926, by the French architect and ...
Resin
Sold
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Plaque Folies Bergère after Maurice Picaud Art Deco Style Silver Relief in Resin
By Maurice Picaud
Located in Ulm, DE
Silver wall plaque made after the model that decorates the facade of the revue theater “Folies Bergère” in Paris. This meter-high relief dates from 1926, by the French architect and ...
Resin
Sold
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Plaque Folies Bergère after Maurice Picaud Art Deco Style Golden Relief in Resin
By Maurice Picaud
Located in Ulm, DE
Golden wall plaque made after the model that decorates the facade of the revue theater “Folies Bergère” in Paris. This meter-high relief by the French architect and designer “Maurice...
Resin
Sold
H 42.92 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Zanotta Kent Lounge Armchair Designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
An armchair, a high-backed bergére and a footrest with swivel base that Palomba imagined to be in warm and sensual shades since the first sketches.
Fabric
Pair of high back sculptural chairs by Kersten Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of high back sculptural lounge chairs by Kersten Horlin Holmquist for NK, Sweden.
Upholstery
large early 20th cent. Louis XV style high back bergere armchair
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A nice French carved and painted Louis XV style high back bergere / armchair circa 1930. Well carved and in old if not original light green paint.Nice proportions and scale.
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III walnut bergeres, high concave backs, scrolled arm terminals above waterleaf carved supports, round tapered legs with turned collars.
Dramatic High Backed Chair Newly Upholstered in Natural Linen
Located in US
Wood Framed Chair with Cabriol Legs, Extreme High Back with Linen Upholstery and Down Cushion
French Louis XVI Style Painted Beech 'Duchesse Brisee en Trois' c1900
Located in London, GB
Together with a matching bergere and a separate stool. Bergere: 82cm high x 74cm deep x 83cm wide.
Beech, Velvet, Upholstery
Duchesse en Brisee in Two Parts
Located in Austin, TX
The dimensions shown are for the larger of the two bergeres, the smaller bergere measures 30" high, 25" wide and 30" deep.
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Pair of High Back Regency Bergeres
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Pair of high back Hollywood Rengency Armchairs, high backs, brass finial top each side, with tassels. Superb in a living room with sofa and coffee table or a bedroom.
...
Pair of High Back Italian Classical Open Arm Bergeres
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of Classical Italian High back armchairs, open arm bergeres. Elegantly carved backs, fluted LXVI Style legs and arms.
Elegant Pair of 40's High Back Bergeres/Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of high back, curved armchairs, tapered fusle a cannelure legs, elegant carvings on arms and backs.
For additional chairs, clubs, sofas, end/side/center/console...
Wood
Pair Of High End 1970's Royal And Elegant Bergere Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing elegant pair of royal chairs. Cushions and frame covered in a great traditional and exclusive fabric. They were commissioned for a high end 360° interior concept, all was d...
French Empire Bergere
Located in London, GB
A small French Empire period walnut bergere with a high scrolled back and anthemium decoration.
Walnut
$2,497 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Superb pair of Louis XVI carved walnut armchairs, frame in very good condition, antique wool velvet fabric worked in diamond shapes finished with braid. The armrests rest on a carved...
Velvet, Walnut
$484,500Sale Price|35% Off
H 36 in W 71 in D 27 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
Ormolu
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 19 in
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$5,102Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.58 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th Cnt French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Gilt Oval Mirror with Facetted Glass
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful antique gold leaf gilt oval mirror that was made in France in the late 19th century. The mirror has a solid pine oval frame smoothened with gesso and dec...
Gold Leaf
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
Fabric, Wood
$110,000
H 38 in W 79.5 in D 29.5 in
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry Commode Modeled After Jean-Henri Reisener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry and Parquetry, Armorial Commode with original Marble Top, after a model by Jean-Henri Riesene...
Bronze
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$2,800Sale Price|22% Off
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
Velvet, Wood
Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760 The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is finely hand carved in walnut with...
Walnut
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$5,995
H 43.25 in W 103.75 in D 24 in
Antique Monumental French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Provincial Louis XV style monumental sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet France, early 20th century Carved walnut, with thick beveled marble top and origi...
Marble
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