Karl Hagenauer
Austrian, 1898-1956
Karl Hagenauer was an important and popular figure in the decorative arts in Vienna in the decades bracketing the Second World War. While primarily a maker of sculptural decorative pieces, Hagenauer — in the same spirit as his peer Carl Auböck— created a wide array of household objects, from barware to office accessories, all designed with wit and a sleek modernist aesthetic.
Hagenauer’s father was a trained metalsmith who founded a bronzewares manufactory that produced decorative metalwork and housewares in both traditional and the then-novel Art Nouveau styles and cast small sculptures based on Old Masters paintings. After studying art and design at Vienna’s School of Applied Arts, where his teachers included architect Josef Hoffmann, a founder of the Wiener Werkstätte, he joined his father’s workshop in 1919 and began crafting items that reflected Hoffman’s modernist aesthetic. In the 1920s and ’30s, he developed an often-imitated style that combines the lithe, lissome lines of Art Nouveau (known in central Europe as Jugendstil) with the simple, unadorned forms of Art Deco. He worked primarily in brass — both polished and nickel-plated — as well as wood.
In addition to domestic items such as smoking accoutrements, teapots, trays, bowls, candleholders and tableware, Hagenauer produced a wide array of small-scale sculptures. (His younger brother, Franz— who took over the family business when their father died — was also a noted sculptor, with a style that could be described as Art-Deco-meets-Brancusi.) Karl’s sculptures fall into two main groups: humorous and whimsical animal and character figures that will remind many of the work of artist Tom Otterness and sleek, stylized animal and human forms, many with an African theme — an “exotic” connotation that was a 20th-century remnant of colonialism. As you will see from the items on offer, Karl Hagenauer was an artist-designer of great talent and many moods: affable, stylish and practical.
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Creator: Karl Hagenauer
Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare wooden sculpture (cherry tree wood) of an African lady by Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956). it is carved as a profile, made out of a single piece of wood on a flat oval brass bas...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
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Brass
Art Deco Josephine Baker Female Dancer Brass Statue, Austria 1930 Karl Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer statue of a female dancer sculpture, commonly titled as Josephine Baker, cast and nickel plated brass, circa 1930s. ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer
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Brass
Hammered Copper Pot by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A patinated hammered copper pot with brass rim and 3 feet, by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstatten Hagenauer. Impressed on base with manufacturers mark.
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1930s Austrian Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Copper
Karl Hagenauer Solid Brass Face Ashtray, Designed 1900, vintage Original !!
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
This Karl Hagenauer ashtray, or ring bowl, which shows a face of a secessionist girl, was designed around 1900/1910 and was manufactured until the 1950‘s. This small bowl still bears...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Karl Hagenauer
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Brass
1930s Karl Hagenauer Design for Whw Wien Austria Soliflore Tulip Vase Bronze
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Biella, IT
Karl Hagenauer design for Whw Wien Austria "soliflore" tulip vase bronze years 30 deco.
Measure height 9 inches diameter 2,4", all signed and handmade.
Good vintage condition.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Austrian, 20th Century, Hagenauer Brass and Metal, Locomotive, in Black
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare model of a locomotive, handmade of metal and brass by Werkstatt Hagenauer Vienna in the 1920s. Marked on its bottom WHW, Hagenauer Wien, made in Austria, handmade. Very nice p...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
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Brass
Untitled 'Christ' Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, 1950, Rosewood and Bronze
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Untitled (Jesus Christ) table top sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, c. 1950
Brazilian rosewood body and bronze head and hands. One hand turns in pl...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Karl Hagenauer pair of brass candlesticks, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of small, sculptural brass candlesticks by Karl Hagenauer, Vienna.
Marked by Karl Hagenauer underneath.
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1930s Art Nouveau Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Karl Hagenauer Austrian 1930s Art Deco Brass and Ebonized Wood Singing Sailor
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1930's Austrian ebonized wood and brass singing sailor. The sailor has wood body and brass head, hands and feet. Sealed on the bottom.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Dancer Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Brass Polished Wood, Designed 1930s
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Dancer Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Brass Polished Wood, Designed 1930s
In the beginning the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced everyday life items ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Hagenauer Ebonized Bronze Figures of African Hunters
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Montreal, QC
A set of 3 painted bronzes figurines of African natives by Karl Hagenauer from Austria. We are selling these as a set. Consisting of "Dancing Warrior II, African With Lance, & Attack...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
1920s Karl Hagenauer Weiner Werkstatte Wien Nickel Brass Glass Ceiling Lamp
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare and gourgeus ceiling lamp by Karl Hagenauer
Wien, 1925
Nickel plated brass frame
Glass Shade (diameter 15 cm)
Excellent condiction
Perfect working order.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Stylized Art Deco Standing Sculpture of Jesus Christ by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized Art Deco standing sculpture of Jesus Christ (may be influenced by Christ the Redeemer "Cristo" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) by Austrian desig...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Hagenauer Mid-Century Modern Brass Decorative Tray, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Hagenauer Mid-Century Modern brass decorative tray, Austria 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Gec Art Deco Chrome, Bakelite & Hagenauer Figure Candlesticks
By Karl Hagenauer, General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Port Hope, ON
This magnificent pair of chrome and enameled English Art Deco candlesticks are part of a collection of designs for England's General Electric Company (GEC) each featuring a stylized ...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Karl Hagenauer 15.5" Bronze Spear Carrier 1930's
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Sharon, CT
A very large ( 15 1/2" to top of spear ) and rare Deco Period Hagenauer Bronze of an African Spear Carrier.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Hagenauer Patinated Bronze Stylized African Warrior Sculpture
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This cast and patinated bronze sculpture was done by the highly renowned Karl Hagenaur studio of Austria in approximately 1950 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The sculpture d...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Flamingo Table Lamp by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Hamburg, DE
Flamingo table lamp designed by Karl Hagenauer for Hagenauer from the 1940s Karl Hagenauer designed this wonderful lamp for his Hagenauer workshops. The...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Franz Hagenauer Wooden Canoe with 4 Standing African Paddlers
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St. Louis, MO
Karl Hagenauer sculpted wooden canoe with four bronze standing African paddlers with black patina, having bronze headdresses and bronze paddles. Bottom has stamped Handmade Hagenauer...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Hagenauer Wien Figural Sculpture, Diana with Greyhounds
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This dynamic sculpture was designed by Austrian sculptor Karl Hagenauer, known for his iconic Art Deco decorative objects and furniture designs. This piece is composed of nickel-plat...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Karl Hagenauer Hand-Hammered Footed Copper and Brass Bowl
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Karl Hagenauer footed copper and brass bowl. Signed bottom Werkstatten Hagenauer Wien, made in Austria, Karl. Dates to the 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Candelabra with Elephants by Karl Hagenauer, Vienna 1930s
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Candelabra with two elephants, designed by Karl Hagenauer in the 1920s.
This object is very rare and is made of nickel-plated brass. Not stamped, but comes with authenticity ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco Carved Wood & Bronze Panther Head
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco hand carved stylized wood tiger head with nickeled bronze teeth, tongue and base element, marked 'Austria' on side.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Hagenauer Brass Candleholder, Austria, 1940s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian two-arm brass candleholder, designed and executed by Karl Hagenauer of Werkstatte Hagenauer in the 1940s. Very good condition, marked on its bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Small Art Deco Brass Cat Box Karl Hagenauer, Brass, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Brussels, BE
Small Art Deco brass cat box Karl hagenauer, Brass, Austria.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Flat Bowl, Brass, Karl Hagenauer Vienna, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A little flat bowl standing on four feet. Designed and manufactured by Karl Hagenauer Vienna.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Deer by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This whimsical sculpture of a stag is from the famed Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Cast Metal Art Deco Table by Hagenauer for Rena Rosenthal
By Rena Rosenthal, Karl Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and sought after Art Deco table made by Hagenauer for Rena Rosenthal. This classic table features stylized female figures on horses amid foliate as the top surface, on three dra...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Iron
Karl Hagenauer Vintage Brass and Black Metal Bowls or Sculptures Set of Four
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Austrian set by Karl Hagenauer of four low bowls, dishes or sculptures definitely have a fish motif. They have black metal over brass surrounded by polished brass...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass, Metal
Austrian Art Deco Brass Hand Mirror by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Vienna
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing polished brass hand mirror manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1930s, marked on the underside Hagenauer Wien, WHW. Very nice original condition.
A Must Have for every Hagenauer Collector!
ref.: exhibition catalogue „Hagenauer. Wiener Moderne und neue Sachlichkeit...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Seldom Seen Art Deco Occasional Table by Hagenauer for Rena Rosenthal
By Rena Rosenthal, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Buffalo, NY
This lovely table was cast with incredible detail and is stamped RWR for Rena Rosenthal Werkstatt. She often commissioned Hagenauer to make pieces for her, which is well documented.,...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Metal, Iron
Wonderful Hagenauer Silver Donkey Box
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Munich, DE
Wooden bow with silver donkey handle.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Silver
African Native Warrior Bronze Sculpture, Werkstatte Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century black-patinated bronze and brass sculpture, displaying an African native warrior with shield and spear. Designed and executed by...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Austrian Midcentury African Warrior Bronze and Brass Sculpture by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Austrian midcentury African warrior bronze and brass sculpture by Hagenauer.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Midcentury African Warrior Bronze and Brass Sculpture by Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing iconic African warrior sculpture designed by Karl Hagenauer and manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien during the 1950s. It is mad...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Art Deco Hagenauer Vienna Hand Mirror Brass Nickel-Plated, made circa 1930
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Art Deco Hagenauer Vienna hand mirror.
The appearance of mirror's handhold is strongly influenced by designs once created in so-said Wiener ...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury African Warrior Bronze and Brass Sculpture by Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing iconic African warrior sculpture designed by Karl Hagenauer and manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien during the 1950s. It is mad...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Austrian Midcentury African Warrior Bronze and Brass Sculpture by Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing iconic African Warrior sculpture designed by Karl Hagenauer and manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien during the 1950s. It is mad...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Werkstätte Hagenauer Brass Coaster Stand with Colorful Coasters, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century brass coaster holder with six woven coasters from the 1950s, executed by Werkstaette Hagenauer, Austria. In very good condition with marginal patina on the br...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass
Side Table by Julius Jirasek for Hagenauer Wien
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Julius Jirasek, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid walnut construction with caned shelf and glass table top designed by Julius Jirasek for Werkstätte Karl Hagenauer, Vienna, circa 1932.
Original condition.
Dimension:
height ...
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1930s Austrian Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Karl Hagenauer "Flamingo" Floor Lamp
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass floor lamp by Karl Hagenauer. Three joints allow for adjustable shape and direction. Patinated cast metal foot, brass tube, perforated metal shade, and white lacquered interior.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass, Metal
Karl Hagenauer Table Lamp
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in New York, NY
Unique studio made table lamp by Karl Hagenauer.
Incredible hand worked base with hand-repoussé figures and shapes throughout. An outstanding example of the studio work of Hagenauer...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Karl Hagenauer Mid-Century Brass Umbrella Stand, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist umbrella stand from the 1950s made of brass and a base made of cast iron. Designed and executed Atelier Hagenauer, Vienna, Austria. In very good condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Brass, Iron
Karl Haguenauer '1898-1956' : "Guerrier Masaï", Bois Et Cuivre, vers 1930
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Karl HAGUENAUER (1898-1956) : "Guerrier Masaï à la lance" / "Masai warrior"
Epreuve en bois rehaussé de cuivre (lance, bouclier et habit) représentant un guerrier Masai à la lance...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Karl Hagenauer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Karl Hagenauer furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Karl Hagenauer furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Karl Hagenauer were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Stefan Dakon, Josef Lorenzl, and Franz Hagenauer. Prices for Karl Hagenauer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £378 and can go as high as £17,625, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £1,679.
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