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Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed
Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed

Antique Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Young Woman, Circa 1840, Framed

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Her hair is styled in center-parted ringlets, consistent with fashion of the 1830s–1840s. The miniature is painted in watercolor and gouache on a thin ivory tablet and set within a g...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Brass

French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.
French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.

French Empire Revival Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Signed André, Late 19th C.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The miniature is executed in watercolor and gouache on a thin ivory tablet and housed within a gilt metal bezel.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Wood, Paint

French Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Empire Revival Taste, Signed, c. 1860-1880
French Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Empire Revival Taste, Signed, c. 1860-1880

French Portrait Miniature on Ivory, Empire Revival Taste, Signed, c. 1860-1880

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The work is finely executed in watercolor and gouache on a thin ivory tablet, displaying the delicate modeling and translucency characteristic of 19th-century miniature painting.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings

Materials

Brass

Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century
Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century

Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century Painting. Miniature on ivory. Wooden frame with leather back. 12 X 12 cm. 

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19th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.

Located in Milan, IT

Inside the frame is an extraordinary miniature on ivory painted in grisaille, depicting the profile of a woman, executed by the renowned French painter Pierre Victor Olagnon (1786–18...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.
Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.

Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.

Located in Paris, FR

The snuff box features a secret compartment that contains a miniature on ivory representing an erotic scene set indoors.

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Antique 1820s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Located in Paris, FR

Gold pen weight: 0.45 oz (13.2 g). Miniature on ivory: L 3.9 in. (10 cm) / l: 2.3 in. (6 cm).

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Antique Early 1800s French Desk Accessories

Azaleas
Azaleas

Azaleas

By Laura Coombs Hills

Located in New York, NY

She was one of the leading painters of portrait miniatures on ivory during that medium's revival period.

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1930s American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint

Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint

By Daniel Saint

Located in Stockholm, SE

More information: Artist: Daniel Saint (1778-1847) France Title: Portrait of a French Gentleman large portait miniature on ivory signed Saint panel dimensions 27 x 21.4 cm frame i...

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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait

Located in Harkstead, GB

A very small number of portrait miniatures on ivory are also recorded. With finely applied detail, the fashions of Gibbs' female sitters are meticulously observed and generally spea...

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Early 19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Glass, Watercolor

19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Lady in Elizabethan Dress, Watercolor on Iv
19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Lady in Elizabethan Dress, Watercolor on Iv

19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Lady in Elizabethan Dress, Watercolor on Iv

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Portrait miniature depicting a lady in Elizabethan dress with ruff collar and jeweled bodice, rendered in watercolor on a thin ivory tablet.

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Brass

Kurt Larisch (1913-2009) "Quo Vadis Opus" Oil on Canvas Painting
Kurt Larisch (1913-2009) "Quo Vadis Opus" Oil on Canvas Painting

Kurt Larisch (1913-2009) "Quo Vadis Opus" Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Miami, FL

He was first exposed to art in the photography and antique atelier of his father who painted miniatures on ivory. Establishing himself as a graphic artist, Larisch was one of the fir...

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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate depicting the portrait of a 19th century lady, signed by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII
Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII

Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII

By Robert Henderson

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

ROBERT HENDERSON (UK, 1826–1904) Miniature oil on ivory in 14K gold case of King Edward VII (1841–1910) in uniform as Captain of HMY “Britannia”, a gaff-rigged cutter yacht built in...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Ivory, Satin, Glass, Paint

Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring
Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring

Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring

Located in PARIS, FR

Shaped like a navette, oval, or hexagonal, they were often adorned with miniatures painted on ivory, protected by domed glass: an idealized portrait of the deceased, an allegorical f...

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Antique 1790s European George II Cocktail Rings

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature 19th Century
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature 19th Century

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The rope outline frames delicate leaf work borders, the filigree decoration to the lid enclosing a finely painted miniature portrait bust on ivory of a young lady.

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Antique 1870s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Expressionist Original Colored Drawing Painting Seated Nude Young Woman
French Expressionist Original Colored Drawing Painting Seated Nude Young Woman

French Expressionist Original Colored Drawing Painting Seated Nude Young Woman

By Jules Pascin

Located in Portland, OR

The latter was then Jean-Paul Laurens’ student at the Académie Julian and painted miniatures on ivory. In 1908, Pascin enrolled in the Matisse Academy.

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1920s Expressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Color Pencil, Paper

14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch
14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch

14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georgian-era brooch/pendant featuring a finely executed miniature portrait painted on ivory, a common artistic practice during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Category

Antique 1850s European Georgian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING
The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING

The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING

Located in Middletown, NY

COSWAY-STLE BINDING by Bayntun of Bath (stamp-signed on front turn-in) contemporary full blue-green crushed levant, elaborately gilt, raised bands, spine compartments with scrolling ...

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Early 20th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

Paysan Centenaire, Soldat de l'Armée du Général Kosenisko by Franciszek Tepa
Paysan Centenaire, Soldat de l'Armée du Général Kosenisko by Franciszek Tepa

Paysan Centenaire, Soldat de l'Armée du Général Kosenisko by Franciszek Tepa

By Franciszek Tepa

Located in London, GB

In returning to Polish Lwów in 1860, Tepa refused a Professorship at the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts to produce vernacular portraits, folk scenes and landscapes for Count Wlodzimierz...

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1870s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Retour des Enfants de l'École [...] by FRANCISZEK TEPA - Watercolour 1873

Retour des Enfants de l'École [...] by FRANCISZEK TEPA - Watercolour 1873

By Franciszek Tepa

Located in London, GB

In returning to Polish Lwów in 1860, Tepa refused a Professorship at the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts to produce vernacular portraits, folk scenes and landscapes for Count Wlodzimierz...

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19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue
Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue

Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue

Located in Middletown, NY

COSWAY-STYLE BINDING by BAYNTUM of Bath (stamp-signed on front turn-in) with HAND-PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURE of THACKERAY on IVORY inset in the front cover.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Miniature on ivory from early 19th century
Miniature on ivory from early 19th century

Miniature on ivory from early 19th century

Located in BORDEAUX, FR

Very nice Miniature on ivory representing an important man. Dating from the 19th century, it is presented in a gilded metal frame.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings

Materials

Ivory

18th Century French Rochedragon Gold Carnet de Bal
18th Century French Rochedragon Gold Carnet de Bal

18th Century French Rochedragon Gold Carnet de Bal

By Julien Alaterre

Located in Wendover, GB

Beautifully painted miniatures on ivory set in gold frames with enamel surrounds.The interior has the original aide memoir, Ivory leaves swivelling on a gold mount ring.

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Antique 1770s European Louis XVI More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790

Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790

Located in Goettingen, DE

On the lid, a central medallion in a 18K gold frame with the portrait of a gallant lady in a fine magnifying glass painting on ivory. Tortoiseshell with gold piqué 18K Gold Miniat...

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Antique 1790s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Fascinating Art nouveau box , limited edition by Laura G  Italy
Fascinating Art nouveau box , limited edition by Laura G  Italy

Fascinating Art nouveau box , limited edition by Laura G Italy

Located in Sarezzo, Brescia

Fascinating Art Nouveau box , silver gold plated with handpainted miniature in tempera on Ivory , 19th century subject of Alfons Mucha,.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes

EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY
EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY

EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY

Located in York County, PA

EXTRAORDINARILY MINIATURE PAINTING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON ON IVORY, AFTER JOHN TRUMBULL (WASHINGTON BEFORE THE BATTLE OF TRENTON), CA 1876, LARGE SCALE: This exceptional miniature w...

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory

Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Refined portrait of young girl in miniature painted on ivory. Painted with brush tip executed with detail details.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Ivory

19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory
19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory

19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Miniature Painted on Ivory

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Refined portrait of young girl in miniature painted on ivory. Painted with brush tip executed with detail details.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Ivory

PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers
PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers

PAIR of Miniature Portraits on Ivory of Houstown Brothers

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Ivory Miniature Portraits in Original Frames of Scottish Brothers, Both Having Served and Died in India.

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill
19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill

19th cty miniature portrait ivory confedrate general A.P. Hill

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A unique miniature portrait on ivory ca 1850 of the well known confederate General Ambrose Powell Hill.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Ivory, Paint, Wood

Set of French Royalty Portaits on Ivory Place Card Holders
Set of French Royalty Portaits on Ivory Place Card Holders

Set of French Royalty Portaits on Ivory Place Card Holders

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Rare and Stunning set of 12 miniature portraits painted on ivory in brass setting place card holders. 6 Royal couples- Napoleon & Josephine, Louis XVI & Marie Antionette, Louis XIV ...

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Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Rare Miniature Girls Sniffing 19th Century
Rare Miniature Girls Sniffing 19th Century

Rare Miniature Girls Sniffing 19th Century

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare Miniature oil on ivory, Girls sniffing 19th century measures only painting 8 cm diameter.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature
A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature

A Fine Heart-shaped Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature

Located in Downingtown, PA

Provenance: Private American Collection, with D S Lavender Antiques Ltd. Reference: EYE MINIATURES Eye miniatures or Lovers' eyes were Georgian miniatures, normally waterc...

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Antique 19th Century British Regency More Folk Art

Antique Picture Frame
Antique Picture Frame

Antique Picture Frame

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Miniature Portrait on ivory signed by Lagarde, in the style of Gainsborough Bronze D'ore Louis XVI Style Frame circa 1850-1880

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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon,

A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon,

By E. Lacroix

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Portrait Miniature on Ivory of Napoleon, signed E. Lacroix, framed.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal miniatures on ivory for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and metal, every miniatures on ivory was constructed with great care. Find 190 options for an antique or vintage miniatures on ivory now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer miniatures on ivory, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A miniatures on ivory, designed in the modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made miniatures on ivory over the years, but those crafted by Franco Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni and Paul Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A miniatures on ivory can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,225, while the lowest priced sells for $46 and the highest can go for as much as $46,875.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An ivory miniature is a tiny portrait painted on a backing of ivory. Miniatures first started appearing in the 16th century, and carrying one is today's equivalent of keeping a loved one’s photo in your wallet. You can find a collection of vintage ivory miniatures on 1stDibs.
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    A diorama typically depicts a three-dimensional scene and can either be life-sized or scaled down to a miniature size. A miniature diorama is the same as a diorama, only on a miniature scale. Find an assortment of miniature dioramas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    Mammoth ivory is ivory that comes from the tusks of any species of mammoth, which is part of the extinct Mammuthus group. Most people are familiar with the woolly mammoths which went extinct 4000 years ago. On 1stDibs, find mammoth ivory from top sellers around the world.
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    African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
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    Ivory is so precious because of its cultural value as a status symbol. A single pound of ivory can sell for $1,500 and elephant tusks can weigh around 250 pounds.
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    Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1800s, miniatures were small portraits. People commissioned them to give as gifts to their loved ones to carry with them. In this way, miniatures were similar to modern wallet photographs. On 1stDibs, find a range of miniature portraits.
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    Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
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    Yes, mammoth tusks are ivory. Other animals that feature ivory teeth and tusks include elephants, walruses, hippopotamuses and killer whales. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of ivory jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    You can often tell the age of an ivory piece by its color. Since ivory is a natural material, it acquires a patina over time. An ivory patina is usually dull yellow or brown — beware of a bright yellow patina, as this could indicate artificial aging. If your ivory piece doesn’t have a maker’s mark or date on it, take it to an expert to identify the exact era it came from. Shop a collection of vintage ivory art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Mughal School of miniature painting was an art style that yielded many notable miniature paintings between the 16th and 18th centuries, but two of the most renowned works were the Hamza Nama and the Tuti-nama. Miniature painting was used to illustrate and embellish books and featured exquisitely delicate and intricate detail. Shop a range of authentic Mughal miniature paintings on 1stDibs.
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    The Mughal style of miniature painting started in the courts of the Mughal Empire in modern-day India and Pakistan. Mughal miniatures are known for their small size and attention to detail. You’ll find a collection of antique Mughal miniatures on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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