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Andrianna Shamaris Dragon Carving
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wall hanging made from natural teak wood from Sumatra.The dragon symbolizes power, change and spirituality. It also symbolizes good luck, fortune, and prosperity. In some...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Andrianna Shamaris Dragon Carving
Andrianna Shamaris Dragon Carving
H 12.5 in W 76 in D 1.5 in
Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian stone carving depicting Shiva, was likely once part of a large ancient altar idol
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Mid-20th Century Indian International Style Vintage Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Vintage Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
H 18.5 in W 9.9 in D 8.8 in
Jade Carving Group Finely Carved
Located in Somis, CA
This special collection comprises a three-dimensional celadon jade carving of a magpie perched on
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Carvings

Materials

Jade

Vintage Jade Carving Group Finely Carved
Jade Carving Group Finely Carved
H 2 in W 3 in D 0.25 in
Asian Scene Carving on Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful rectangular wall piece of an Asian scene carved on wood. Great details painted in gold.
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1950s Other Vintage Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Asian Scene Carving on Wood
Asian Scene Carving on Wood
H 8.5 in W 17.75 in D 2 in
Traditional Hardwood Crocodile Carving, Nigeria, cira 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative Folk Art hand-carved hardwood crocodile, with lots of details in the carving. Nigeria
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Vintage Carvings

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Hardwood

Radiating Yellow Buddhist Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The radiating yellow soapstone carving depicts a serene and spiritually evocative scene set in the
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage 1950s Texas Folk Art Carving Retablo
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk art wood relief carving with saint retablo by Fritz Rummler (1888
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat
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1930s Vintage Carvings

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Hardwood

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century. The large magnificent soapstone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Hongshan Style Red Jade Sun God Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A Chinese Hongshan style carved red jade sun god. These early jade style carvings were typical
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Mountain Carving Hardwood Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jade carving. The highly polished carving depicts a scholarly figure walking up a paved trail, in a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Jade

Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky
By Linvel Barker
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Linvel Barker was a retired metalworker turned folk artist. He didn't start carving until 1984 and
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1990s American Folk Art Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished mustard yellow surface, serves as a canvas for
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Folk Art caving of a nude woman. This was done by a geologist and professor as a hobby. The sculpture shows some dings, dents, scuffs and wear.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carvings

Materials

Fir

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s
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1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Monkey 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese monkey wood carving. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century African Folk-Art Carving of a Woman
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Beautiful African rustic folk carving of a woman, probably mid-century, hardwood, the nose has been
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving A delightful piece Circa 1970 Height 13 inch, Width 3.5 inch
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Vintage Carvings

Materials

Ebony

1940s Folk Art Modern Vintage PIG Castile Soap Sculpture Carving
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Folk Art Modern Vintage PIG Castile soap sculpture carving presents with fractured leg. 2.75
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1940s Folk Art Vintage Carvings

Materials

Other

Inuit Stone Carving of a Otter with Shell Signed Drake
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is a wonderful Inuit carving of an otter playing with a shell. 7” long by 3” by 3” tall
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Buddhist 'Nine Peaches' Stone Carving, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Buddhist 'nine peaches' hard stone carving - symbolizing immortality and long life
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Carvings

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Era Inuit Soapstone Carving of a Standing Hunter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed sculpture is signed by an unknown artist and originated from Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Mid-Century Inuit style. The sculpture is compo...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Vintage Carvings

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Soapstone

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving was made in the early
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Pine

Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved figurine statue. we don't know anything about the item, but believe it was made in Japan in the 1960s. Ideal decoration item. Hand carved wood. Nice displ...
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Mountain Village Landscape, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
across the carving. Hills, meticulously carved with textured details, rise and fall in the background
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Large Chinese Natural Translucent Untreated Jadeite Flower Cat Birds Carving 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
light to filter through and illuminate the delicate details of the carving, while the wet lustre finish
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
tree. Adjacent to the tree, the section of the carving features a grey stone wall, meticulously
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a monkey. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Dog 1920s-1940s/Figurine Mingei Object Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a dog. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century. Shoushan stone carving is
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century. Shoushan stone carving is
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Mutton Fat Jade Carving on Hardwood Stand, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mutton Fat jade amulet carving on elaborate hardwood stand - the hand carved jade with pierced
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Carvings

Materials

Jade

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Object Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving was made in the early
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Fine Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The finely detailed Chinese soapstone carving from the 20th century portrays a picturesque mountain
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving made from 1930 to 1950. The eyes are made of glass. This type is rare in Japan. A dignified bear
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving made from 1930 to 1950. The eyes are made of glass. This type is rare in Japan. A dignified bear
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
jade carving. Carved on a square base, the seal is intricately decorated on each side with incised
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Carvings

Materials

Jade

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inch Very good condition Wear co...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Vintage Carvings

Materials

Ebony

1979 Gunnar Kanevad Design Hand Carved Organic Wood Candle Holder Carving Sweden
By Gunnar Kanevad 1
Located in San Diego, CA
This hand crafted/hand carved organic wood candle holder was designed and made by Swedish designer Gunnar Kanevad in 1979. Signed and dated on the bottom. Wonderful design and form. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration. Condition Damage to 1 of the hands, part eye seems restuck (nicely done) and 1 frit/chi...
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the base - finished with a semi-gloss varnish - signed and dated - possibly from the ea...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Vintage Carvings

Materials

Brass

Large Italian A.Santini Faux Ivory Tusk Carving God of Longevity Chinoiserie 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A huge Italian A.Santini faux ivory resin sculpture in a curved tusk form, standing 25" tall, of a detailed Chinese god of Longevity standing with a child, mounted upon a stand with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Vintage Carvings

Materials

Resin

Andrianna Shamaris Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
carving symbolizes peace and happiness. Circa 1950. This antique carving was hand carved in the spirit of
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1950s Primitive Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950
Located in Studio City, CA
solid metal bases. Would be a great addition to any Asian artifacts or carvings/ sculptures
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Finely Carved A-Grade Lavender Jadeite Dragon Seal on Stand Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This large exquisite A-grade jadeite seal presents a masterful carving of a scaly dragon, rendered
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Carvings

Materials

Jade

Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone large, heavy carving of a tusked walrus by the indigenous inuit people who
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Baroque Style Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-known for their wood carvings
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1930s German Baroque Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
. A unique and one-of-a-kind work. Would be a great addition to any wood carving or TOTEM collection
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1990s North American Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace Exceptional object of art for
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
reproduction of wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Vintage carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage carvings made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage carvings over the years, but those made by Sergio Bustamante, Nils Olsson and Walt Disney are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Carvings?

Prices for vintage carvings start at $40 and top out at $156,000 with the average selling for $1,149.