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Material: Giltwood
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional antique Southeast Asian Burmese hand carved and gilded teak wood religious figure Buddhist temple -monastery sculpture.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th century, finely sculpted from a single piece of teakwood, exceptionally executed in period Mandalay taste, highly detailed and decorated, showcasing the most exquisite craftsmanship throughout.
Modeled in an exceedingly rare and unusual form, depicting a tall standing Na spirit figure, adorned in fanciful Royal dancer garment, elaborately decorated and embellished with brilliant polychrome colored mirrored glass jewel inlays, red lacquered dress tail, he stands carrying a golden stag deer around shoulders and neck, the naturalistic deer having delicate four point antlers, all over an ebonized base, resting on a custom later Thai wooden pedestal stand.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 27"h, 9"w, 7.75"d
Figure: 19.25"h, 9"w, 7.5"d
Base 7.75"h, 8"w, 7.75"d; 10.5"h with post
Condition:
A superb museum quality example, wonderfully preserved original antique condition with nicely aged warm rich dark patina and minimal losses.
*Additional photos available upon request
We immediately gravitated towards it upon first sight, and have not seen another piece quite like it form, quality, or scope. It would look amazing in just about any setting, with its remarkable design and visually striking eye-catching light reflection, it's sure to become a focal point of any space, while adding a thoughtful touch of rich cultural history, sophistication, elegant warmth, tranquility and serenity to any home!
Provenance / Acquisition:
Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto (b.1932), a Japanese real estate tycoon and avid decorative arts collector.
To give an idea of both the size of the collection and the wealth Mr. Kawamoto had amassed, he purchased numerous (many 100s) of multi-million dollar homes in Hawaii, always paying cash. A string of homes he purchased for $2M-$20M each with the intent of using them as museums, (most people use storage units) just to house and display items from his extensive collection of antiques and artifacts. About 30 properties with a collective value of $200M in the Kāhala area of Honolulu he left vacant for decades, allowing them to fall into disrepair and get boarded up, attracting many complaints and media attention.
Mr. Kawamoto was in the procession of building one of the most expensive homes ever built in Hawaii at the time of his arrest and subsequent deportation to his native country, Japan, where he was found guilty of tax evasion, sentenced to four years in prison and had his assets seized and auctioned off.
We acquired this wonderful example from a prominent antiques dealer in Maui, Hawaii, who personally knew Mr. Kawamoto and procured this sculpture from the estate.
Mythological History:
The golden deer...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and once occupied a temple shrine in Northern Thailand. It has been lacquered in black and red and then gilded (covered with gold leaf). There ...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Other Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Faux Marbleized Gilt Acanthus and Berry Wall Mounted Console, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Faux marbleized wall-mounted console with a gilded lambs tongue egg and dart border, gilded scrolled acanthus legs, exterior and interior floral medallions, and resting on sc...
Category
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Marble
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th C, American School "Woman, Dog and Basket of Geese" Watercolor on Silk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed: The Misses Pattens’ School (Hartford, Connecticut).
Circa Late 18th Century.
Watercolor on Silk housed in original giltwood frame.
Measures: 23.125" w x 19.25" h.
A ra...
Category
18th Century American Folk Art Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Silk, Giltwood, Paint
1900s, Gilt Framed Madonna of the Chair Painting Print on Wood
Located in Germantown, MD
The Madonna Della Sedia commonly known as the Madonna of the chair is a painting by an Italian artist Raphael dating back to 1513 -1514. It is currently hou...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
$1,181 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Giltwood Mythical Duck Sculpture – Decorative Folk Art Figurine
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Giltwood Mythical Duck Sculpture – Decorative Folk Art Figurine
An enchanting antique giltwood sculpture depicting a mythical duck-like cre...
Category
19th Century Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Federal Gilt Swag Mirrors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of federal gilt mirrors of rectangular form with thin molded frames and tall vase and acanthus leaf garland and swag decoration to crowns as well as to bases, retaining origin...
Category
1780s American Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Egyptian Hand Painted Gold Sphinx Statue
Located in Plainview, NY
A hand-painted Egyptian sphinx statue rendered in radiant gold with black accents. The sphinx, a mythical creature symbolizing strength and wisdom, is depicted in a classic pose, wit...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
A pair of 18th century Austrian winged cherubs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of 18th century Austrian carved gilt wood angel cherubs with their original hooks to the back .
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
$2,625 / set
Large Hindu Mural Sized Pichhwal Painting on Silk Cloth C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large Mural sized hindu painting on silk cloth. Measures: 44.5 x 76 x 1.5. Framed in a Gilt wood frame.
Category
1970s Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century French Pair of Oils on Gold Leaf Panels
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French pair of oils on gold leaf panels. One is depicting an angel playing the violin, and the other one is holding the music book.
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gilt Wood Frame Pablo Picasso Lithograph "La Comedie Humaine"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the artistic brilliance of this Gilt Wood Framed Original Lithograph by Pablo Picasso. Crafted with meticulous care, this piece presents an original drawing print...
Category
Mid-20th Century Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
18th C "Stolen or Strayed" Gem Penned Notice Sign For its Return Giltwood Frame
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A stolen gem!!!! beautiful penned circa mid to late 18th century notice for it to be returned. Housed in a later glazed deep moulded gilt frame
“Stolen or strayed the 8th instant At...
Category
18th Century English Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass, Giltwood, Paper
American or French Folk Art, Portrait of a Lady with a Dove, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century oil painting presents a delicately rendered half-length portrait of a young woman, executed in a refined provincial manner aligned with American or French fol...
Category
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Beautiful 19th Century French Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful 19th century, French oil on canvas.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
19th Century American Hand Carved Gilded Pediment Eagle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century American hand carved gilded pediment eagle.
Antique decorative hand carved and gilded wooden pediment eagle. The expressive sculpture w...
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century American Trade Sign 'Crook', Medina, NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century American trade sign 'Crook', Medina, NY
Craftsman made, with sand-painted back ground with 10" x 12" giltwood letters spelling 'Croo...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
$6,000 Sale Price
36% Off
19th Century Oil / Canvas Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century gilt wood framed oil on canvas painting featuring basket of fruits and flowers. The painting is in good antique condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Ar...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Regency Gilt Overmantle Mirror 1810 Classical Adams
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Gilt over mantle mirror circa 1810
Three Sectional Mirror has Adams urn motif on top with garlands
Ideal for above a mantle piece
We bought them from...
Category
1810s Regency Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Gilt Wood Frame George Braque Lithograph" Nature Morte a la Serviette"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your art collection with this exquisite gilt wood-framed lithograph by the renowned artist George Braque titled "Nature Morte a la Serviette." This rare first edition lithogr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Antique Renaissance Biblical Panel Carving Polychrome Decoration, 16th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CARVED PANEL
Depicting a dramatic biblical scene, possibly related to the Old Testament story of Abraham and Issac. A younger figure is depicted on their knees praying, whi...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine, Giltwood, Paint
Large Giltwood Framed Oil / Canvas Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large giltwood framed oil on canvas 19th century style still life of fruit. The oil painting is in great condition with minor wear consistent with...
Category
20th Century Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Charming, French Carved Gilt Console Wall Shelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming, French carved gilt console wall shelf.
A beautifully carved little gilt shelf, it has a serpentine shaped top and a double wall fixing leg
Thi...
Category
19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Gilt Wood Framed Oil / Canvas Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Lakeside Camp. Continental. Relined signed 34" x 42" framed
Mid 19th century gilt wood framed oil on canvas painting featuring a lakeside scene camp. The painting is ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Gilt Artist Easel Picture Stand Adjustable Height
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A profusely carved gilded easel with adjustable height control circa
We date this to circa 1930
Great for displaying paintings or a mirror
Some of our items are in storage so please ...
Category
1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Gilt wood frame Christo Charpides ( Greek 1902-1992 ) Still life Flowers & fruit
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the Gilt Wood Framed Still Life Flowers & Fruit Oil on Canvas Painting by Christo Charpides (Gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Original Signed Desert Landscape Oil Painting in Carved Giltwood Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful original signed abstract desert landscape oil painting in carved giltwood frame
France, Circa Early 20th Century
Measures: 18.25"W x 2"D x 14.5"H (in frame). Painting i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Large 19th Century Patinated Bronze & Giltwood Carved Crucifix - Siegfried & Roy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive Continental 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Giltwood Carved Crucifix Former property of Siegfried & Roy, the renown German-Ame...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
$12,950 Sale Price
29% Off
Five Mid 20th C Fairground Oil on Board Mythical Folk Art Portraits of Kings
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fabulous collection of original fairground or theatre art portraits of mythical kings in a classical backdrop. To adorn a ride or production, my gut is fairground and likely used a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Glass, Giltwood
American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming depiction of a cactus, strongly graphic old theorem watercolour painting
(made using stencils, and with glass straws used for blowing the base level of watercolor paint)...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Traditional Ashanti African Chief’s velvet and gilt-wood Leopard crown on stand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A traditional Ashanti Chief’s velvet and giltwood Leopard crown
Ghana, early 20th century
Diam. 17 cm (crown)
H. 27 cm (incl. stand)
Provenance:
Pri...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
“40 Acres and a Mule” Satirical Folk Art Painting, American School, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
“40 Acres and a Mule” Satirical Folk Art Painting, American School, Late 19th Century
Oil on Canvas, laid to stiff board.
Measures: 22.875" w x 19.125" h
A compelling and historic...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood Demilune Acanthus Wall Brackets, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood demilune wall brackets with scrolled foliage acanthus motif. All original. Early 19th Century.
Category
Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Continental 19th century Oil on Canvas and Giltwood school painting of ducks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and highly detailed Continental 19th century Oil on Canvas and Giltwood school painting of ducks. This exceptional painting is set within its original stunning and richly ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Large Pair of Italian Giltwood Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous pair of 19th Century Italian distressed gilt wood sunburst mirrors.
Circa 1850.
Category
19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Original Signed R. Bevan Valley Landscape Oil Painting in Carved Giltwood Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful original abstract valley landscape oil painting in carved giltwood frame
Signed by artist: "R. Bevan" (possibly British artist Robert Polhill Bevan [1865-1925])
Circa E...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
19th century Louis Philippe Period Giltwood framed Print, after Winterhalter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality Continental 19th century Louis Philippe Period Giltwood framed Print, after Winterhalter. This stunning signed and dated 1859 print depicts an episode fro...
Category
19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple molded edge frame, Early 19th Century. Signed by maker Mary Ann Browning, Age 12.
Category
1820s American American Empire Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood, Linen
19th/20th Century Oil Painting of Kittens in a Basket at Feeding Time
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th/20th Century Oil Painting of Kittens in a Basket at Feeding.
A stunning detailed oil painting in a fine carved gilt gold frame depicting a group of kittens eating and drinking...
Category
Mid-20th Century Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
African Chief’s gilt Crown and Sceptre in the form of a Pith helmet and pipe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid Bouelé Chief’s gilt-wood crown and sceptre in the form of a Pith helmet and pipe
Ivory coast, late 19th/early 20th century
H. 13 x L. 33.5 x D. 26 cm (crown)
L. 14 cm ...
Category
Early 1900s Ivorian Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Original Signed Lakeside Mountain Landscape Painting in Carved Giltwood Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful original framed abstract lakeside mountain landscape oil painting
Signed by artist: "D.C. 1960"
Measures: 17"W x 1.5"D x 14.63"H (in frame). Painting is 11.25"W x 9"H.
...
Category
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
French Giltwood Chair by The Mac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair itself is French, However; The Mac is a visual artist from California. His primary medium is painting, he also works in sculpture, jewelry making, and mixed media work. The...
Category
2010s American Other Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Original Signed John Houston "Mussel Gatherer" Framed Oil Painting
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful original framed abstract oil painting
Entitled "Mussel Gatherer"
Signed by Scottish artist John Houston
Scotland, 2001
Measures: 9.5"W x 1.25"D x 10.25"H (in frame)....
Category
Early 2000s Scottish Folk Art Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Original Signed Giovanni Geleng Abstract Cityscape Framed Watercolor Painting
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful original framed abstract cityscape or landscape watercolor painting
Signed by Italian artist Giovanni Geleng (1871-1942)
Measures: 12"W x 20"H.
Very good original vint...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Dutch Ice Skating Oil on Canvas by Van Buiksloot
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious piece of original Dutch art, namely, a scene of Dutch ice skating oil on canvas by Van Buiksloot.
J. Van Buiksloot was a Dut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus
Located in Ballard, CA
18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Folk Art Arts and Crafts Watercolor Landscape in Gold Gilt Frame c. 1900/30's
By Newcomb-Macklin Co., Foster Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Charming period Arts and Crafts watercolor landscape in original gilt wood frame.
The frame is reminiscent of the classic work of Newcomb Macklin, and Foster Brothers, both the fra...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and sculpted wooden patriotic barber pole advertising trade sign / open sign...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Monumental 19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual. Have never seen one like this. Most likely had a painting inset, but mirror could be placed inside. Stand alone or hang on wall.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple frame, Early 19th Century. Alphabet and Numerals. Signed by maker Maria Nuttall Age 7.
Category
1830s American American Empire Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood
Exquisite 18th Century French Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 18th century French oil on canvas. There is a note at the back of the painting saying...
"Oil on canvas given to me by my ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Martha Cahoon (American 1905-1999) "A Fall Fall" Crayon Folk Art Painting C 1996
By Martha Cahoon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Martha Cahoon (American Cape Cod, 1905-1999) "A Fall Fall" Crayon on paper circa 1996.
"A Fall Fall" by Martha Cahoon, created in circa 1996, is a delightful crayon on paper artwork...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paper, Crayon
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Wood Frame Pablo Picasso Lithograph" Ma Jolie"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enrich your art collection with the captivating elegance of this Silvered Gilt Wood Framed Pablo Picasso Lithograph. Meticulously craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
18th Century oil on board of lady attributed to Balthasar Denner
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a oil on board attributed to denner circa 1730. Depicting a typical subject of his, showing the face in high detail. Would benefit from a professional clean. Which we co...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Renaissance Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Venetian Hand Painted and Gilt Figural Pagoda Two Drawer Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian hand painted and gilt figural pagoda two-drawer commode with scalloped edge top, gilt carved shell form handles, and resting on a scalloped edge floral skirt with the origin...
Category
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Large Southeast Asian Burmese Thai Jeweled Giltwood Figure On Horse Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large and most impressive Southeast Asian carved giltwood figure of a horse and mounted rider.
Early 20th Century, likely from Burma (present day Myanmar) or Thailand, possibly Hi...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Carved Lion Figure, English, Giltwood, Decorative Ornament, Mid Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved lion figure. An English, giltwood decorative desk or mantle ornament, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750.
Charm...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Penn, Impressionist Landscape Painting "Evening Pasture" by Frederick Wagner
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FREDERICK R. WAGNER (AMERICAN, 1864-1940)
"Evening Pasture"
Oil on canvas Signed lower right "F. Wagner"
Item # 103GPP23Z
A glowing work that retains the early gallery label from Newman Galleries in Philadelphia identifying the work as "Evening Pasture". We are pleased to present it in such fine conserved condition after layers wax residue and a very stubborn discolored varnish were removed to reveal a well-preserved autumnal scene capturing golden hour across wild fields...
Category
20th Century American Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous large Italian folk art fish sculpture. Hand-crafted in the 21st century using found 18th and 19th century architectural fragments and decorative antique / vintage elements...
Category
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Giltwood Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood
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