Neoclassical Furniture
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Lambert Hitchcock Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame With Rush Seat Chair
Provenance purchased from a Country Estate in Wiltshire, UK.
Lambert Hitchcock (May 28, 1795, Cheshire, Connecti...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
$1,420 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Italian Brass & Wrought Iron Urn Finial Fireplace Tools on Stand, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Italian decorative brass and wrought iron fireplace tools on stand with fluted urn finials and swags, and resting on three incised medallion scrolled feet. Early 19th century....
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Huntington, NY
Giltwood Neoclassical mirror. One large rectangular mirror surrounded by ebonized moldings flanked by 2 smaller panels below a ebonized composition panel below acorn & gilt crown molding.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Ormolu Corinthian Column Sinumbra Base Table Lamps, France, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite pair of neoclassical Corinthian column form table lamps converted to electricity in the early 20th century from circa 1825 French Sinumbra oil lamp bases, the lost-wax-c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Style Brass Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Hollywood Regency brass obelisks. These beautiful midcentury neoclassical style brass obelisks have a naturally occurring patina that could be polished if desired. Perf...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bertel Thorvaldsen's ''Cupid's Reign over the Four Elements'' Set of Four
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four albumen silver prints of Bertel Thorvaldsen's ''Cupid's Reign over the Four Elements'' by John G. Unnevehr (Danish/American 1822-1893), albumen prints. These images of Th...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Neoclassical Berlin Iron Wall Mirror, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant wall mirror in neoclassical style, made of Berlin iron in the early 19th century. The frame features stylized acanthus leaf ornamentation and a finely profiled edge. The mirr...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron
Late 19th Century Victorian Neoclassical Bronze Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite late 19th-century chandelier masterfully blends Victorian and Neoclassical aesthetics, crafted in bronze with eight captivating lights. The etched glass shades are art...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pr. 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Children Reading & Writing, Signed A. Piazza
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children Reading and Writing, Signed A. Piazza, After Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova (1757–1822...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Torso, Antique Carrara Marble Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Italian torso of a Roman male in hand carved Carrara marble and mounted onto a black marble base, in good condition. The Italian décor represe...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Early Daum Nancy Gilt and Wheel-Cut Crystal Decanters, Later, 19th C.
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Early Daum Nancy Gilt and Wheel-Cut Crystal Decanters, Circa 1880–1895
This elegant pair of signed Daum Nancy decanters dates to the firm's early production period, circa 18...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Demilune Console
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Louis XVI painted marble top demilune console will make a beautiful accent for an entryway, hall or staircase! Resplendent with stunning architecture and embellis...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Column, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Tall column on a square plinth with a round base, a fluted shaft and a round capital. Naturally aged patina.
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
$3,802
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Poseidon Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neoclassic style cast bronze Poseidon bust with black metal stand (19th century).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Settle Bench Rustic American Entryway Furniture Bench Classic American Bench
Located in Rochester, NY
This bench is a must have with its knotted wood slatted back in a scalloped form with two scroll arms and complete with red and white plaid upholstery and pillows. The whole is raise...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique French Copper Log Holder, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
A socalled 'ferrat' from Auvergne, France. Old copper container reinforced with a frame and adorned with copper bands with which the women went to fetch water. They wore it either on...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
European Marble Bust of a Young Girl
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Marble Bust Of A Young Girl in a graceful pose. The bust embodies the neoclassical ideals of the era, capturing the both youthful beautiful and refined elegance. The sol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Distressed Wood & Glass Cloche/Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French Neoclassical Distressed Wood & Glass Cloche/Dome
France, 1890s
A stunning piece from 19th-century France, this neoclassical distressed wood and glass cloche/dom...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$718 Sale Price
20% Off
Giltwood Wreath Fragment Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Giltwood wreath fragment table lamp on Lucite base, hand carved Italian giltwood architectural fragment (circa 1840) newly-wired for use within the USA...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Christmas Ornaments Set Blown Glass Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 20 pcs set if handpainted Christmas ornaments figurines Clowns with red hat.4” blown glass silvered and handpainted from outside. Elegant classic traditional Christmas orname...
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century chess & card table
Located in Belgrade, RS
This "chess table," as we call it, has a chessboard on its top surface, with the chess squares made using the intarsia technique. The light squares are made of maple wood veneer, whi...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Twenty Framed 19th Century French Portrait Etchings
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic set of twenty 19th century framed etchings of Roman and Greek emperors, statesmen, and philosophers including Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Cicero, Marcus Brutus...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Marly Horse Sculptures After Coustou
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century French bronze marly horse statues after the original models by Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746).
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique, diminutive French cassolettes or covered urns.
In very finely cast, doré gilt bronze.
With full figural cherub handles, ornate Neoclassical decoration, and ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gilt & Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent pair of gilt and patinated bronze sculptures faithfully reproduces the iconic Marly Horses, originally sculpted in marble by Guillaume Coustou (1677–1746) for the Ch...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Parcel Gilt Coin Silver Footed Salt Cellars By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style, parcel-gilt, Coin Silver (.900) footed salt cellars, American, Ca. 1850's (underside of each salt cellar is lightly engraved with script initials - NSG -...
Category
1850s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb collection of 16 antique plaster cameos and intaglios of French and English origin presented in a wooden tray, supplied loose. These 19th century plaster cameos each display...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Pine
Important Antique Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important and rare American Historical Block Front Chest. In mahogany with pine drawers. Provenance: Roy Thompson. Labeled Boston or Charleston, i...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug.
Measures: 11'3'' x 15'
The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced.
Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan.
Older Heriz...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
$70,000
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen
Large Antique Old Paris or Vieux Porcelain Flower Vase by Peter Anton Hannong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine large antique porcelain baluster vase.
In old Paris or vieux paris porcelain.
By the Paris porcelain manufactory of Peter Anton Hannong.
Handpainted to the base with a tro...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bevel cut bird's-eye maple mirror with gilt bezel, c. 1835
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic bevel cut bird’s-eye maple mirror frame with gilt bezel.
American, circa 1835.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple
Antique Enlish Porcelain Bowl with Neoclassical Decoration Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant antique porcelain bowl was hand-painted at Coalport Porcelain in England circa 1820.
The bowl features vibrant colors: orange triangles filled with black semicircles and...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century. This rare West Indies Bedstead exhibits a scarce and desirable hand carved headboard...
Category
19th Century Caribbean Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
19th Century English Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamp
By Wedgewood
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century English Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamp
Stunning Wedgwood black porcelain urn of very fine quality. One of the highest pottery ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th Century Neo-classical brass fireplace andirons with fluted tapered ionic columns mounted on square plinths decorated with circular wreaths. The rear log-supports are i...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique Alabaster Tazza
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of antique 19th century Italian Alabaster Tazze carved in a water lily-inspired form. The Tazza is supported by a stepped plinth and socle. These tazze show a...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
$3,550 / set
Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Greding, DE
Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Fantastic Scottish Painting of Men with Horses by Listed Artist William D. McKay
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Figures on a country road with horses. Artist William Darling McKay (1844 - 1924). Scottish. the artist studied in Holland and was influenced by ...
Category
1870s Scottish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Walnut, Giltwood
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair French Neo-classical Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 19th century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine pair of antique French Neo-classical twin branch ormolu wall lights, dating from circa 1880.
The wall lights feature tapering backplates with urn finials issuing serp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Marquetry Tilt-Top Center Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century Italian marquetry tilt-top center table made of solid walnut with inlaid veneers of walnut and various woods. Marquetry top with Neoclassical imagery of The Sun Chario...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Danish Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
A unique pair of late 19th century Danish ebonized and parcel gilt showframe armchairs with tub backs and swan head armrests , This Danish tub chairs ...
Category
1880s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,018 Sale Price
42% Off
Neo-Classical Carved Trumeau over Mantle Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th C. Neoclassical carved, painted and Parcel gilt mantle mirror. The mirror is in two pieces and the carving depicts rosette swagged garland and ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Great English craftsmanship two parts mahogany wood china cabinet / bookcase with interior glass shelves & exterior Greek key influence woo...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Neoclassical Creamware Tureen
Located in New York, NY
Large Neoclassical creamware tureen. Large neoclassical creamware zuppiera of tripod form with lion masks with rings supported on fluted monoped...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Pair of 19th C. Italian Door Surrounds w/ Antique Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Italian Door Surround Mirrors with Antique Glass.
This striking pair of monumental mirrors began their lives as 19th century Italian door surrounds, l...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Pattern Number 2408 Tea Cup & Saucer
By Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Spode porcelain cup & saucer.
Pattern no. 2408
Decorated throughout with a cobalt floral patttern and extensive gilding.
Simply a great cup & saucer from Spod...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Pair of French Carved Weathered Outdoor Vases with Fruit Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio with this elegant pair of antique outdoor planters filled with fruits and flowers. Carved in France, circa 1880, and built of concrete, each stone jardinière stands ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of French Neoclassical 19th Century Baluster Urns with Low-Relief Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century with low-relief décor. This pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century captivates wit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Zinc
French 'Persephone and Hades' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest, and Zeus, the king of the gods, had a daughter, Persephone. One day while Persephone was gathering wild flowers she was abducted by Had...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Black Lacquered Neo Classic Style Consoles with Labradorite Tops
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of neo classic style consoles feature a gorgeous slab of labradorite stone on each top. Known for its iridescent properties, the labradorite slabs on these consoles contain...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass
Russian Tempera Icon of the Protection 19th century Intercession of Theotokos
Located in Sweden, SE
Icon "The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever - Virgin Mary", is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Easter...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cantù Baby Bed Cot in Burl Walnut, Walnut & Carved Maple Paolo Buffa attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
20th century neoclassic eclectic baby bed or baby cot, in burl walnut, walnut and carved maple, by Permanente Mobili Cantù , Palazzi Dell'Arte, Paolo Buffa & ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Burl
English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An amazing painted hall bench – teeming with charm – from 19th century England. The large antique has panels with diagonally oriented wooden slats w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned ringed rice post with brass feet and wood casters. Descend...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cut crystal, faceted Dumbbell shaped knife rest, circa early to mid 19th Century.
A large rest, meant to raise the blade of a carving knife from the table, to keep from soiling t...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
By Josiah Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810.
It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep, and is perfect for hanging.
The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history.
At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood, Carpanese Home Italia, and Workstead. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $4,125,484 while the average work can sell for $3,450.
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