Leonor Fini Art
French, 1908-1996
Leonor Fini was the life of the party during the French Surrealist movement. A socialite with connections to some of the movement's biggest names, Fini was also an astoundingly gifted artist in her own right. In fact, many consider her to be the most fiercely independent female artist of the 20th century. A theatrical personality, Fini created prints, paintings and drawings that are widely revered for their sensuous qualities and raw energy.
Fini's life started off in a dramatic fashion, which was perhaps a portent of things to come. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1907, but her parents separated soon after and her mother took her away to Trieste, Italy. Due to her father's attempts to kidnap her, Fini was often dressed as a boy throughout her childhood.
Fini was surrounded by artistic women in Trieste, and she naturally developed a love for art as well. By the time she was 17, she had become familiar with Renaissance art and Mannerist painting and was exhibiting her own portraits. In 1931, at just 24 years of age, Fini moved to Paris and became acquainted with influential artists Giorgio de Chirico and Carlos Carrà. She also met and started a romantic relationship with Surrealist pioneer Max Ernst, who introduced her to others in the movement.
Though she had no formal art education, Fini proved herself to be both technically masterful and creatively exceptional. Her work and her flamboyant personality attracted the attention of many of the 20th century's most celebrated artists and thinkers, including Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Albert Camus and Jean Genet, just to name a very few. She exhibited her work in many Parisian art galleries, including the gallery of Christian Dior before the fashion icon became a designer.
In the 1950s, Fini continued painting while immersing herself in other artistic and dramatic endeavors, including theater costume and mask design. She also designed posters for the Paris Opera and wardrobes for movies.
Fini continued living and painting in Paris for the rest of her life. She died in 1996.
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Artist: Leonor Fini
La Grande Parade des Chats by Leonor Fini 1973 Cats Lythographs
By Leonor Fini
Located in FR
La grande Parade des Chats Original Illustrations by Leonor Fini
Containing sixty illustrations
This is from a unique special run being one of only 35 copies produced for personal use by Leonor Fini these were numbered EA 1 to EA 35
This example being EA 9 and has been personally dedicated and signed by the artist to her friend Philippe Aetmann
A mid century modern artist Leonor Fini 1907-1996
There was a small run of this Limited Edition in total 250 copies numbered and signed by the artist with 230 copies printed on hand made Arches paper and another 20 on Japon nacre
Through time most of these books have been been split up and the illustrations sold off individually
Consequently there are very few complete examples remaining
Original printed hardcover containing the book itself printed with winged cats (reference to her Sphinx women)
Unique copy in very good condition with only minor signs of age
Leonor Fini (1907–1996) is considered one of the most important women artists of the twentieth century and also one of the most misunderstood. Frequently labeled a surrealist she was never a member of that group or movement, preferring to stake her own claim on modernism with a vision that owes more to the farthest shores of her imagination than to any affiliation with art trends, schools or movements. The originality of her art as well as her intelligence, famous wit and charisma accorded her celebrity status in the Paris art world and beyond beginning in the late thirties.
Often eclipsing and even compromising her standing as a major artist was the originality and impact of her personal style. Her panache and glamour, once they found a place in the collective imagination of the time, turned her into a much-publicized fashion and feminist icon. Always controversial, with as many detractors as admirers, she lived and painted consummately on her own terms.
Born in Buenos Aires of mixed Spanish, Italian, Argentine and Slavic blood, Leonor was raised in Trieste by her single mother where she absorbed the multi-ethnic and mixed cultural heritage of that cosmopolitan center.
The predominant themes in Leonor Fini’s art are sexual tensions, mysteries and games. One of her favored subjects is the interplay between the dominant female and the passive male, and in many of her most powerful works the female takes the form of the sphinx to which she felt a strong identification.
Her genius for stage and screen design is evident in her numerous ground breaking theater decors...
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Lithograph
Leonor Fini - Red-Hair - Original Lithograph
By Leonor Fini
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Leonor Fini - Red-Hair - Original Lithograph
The Flowers of Evil
1964
Conditions: excellent
Edition: 500
Dimensions: 46 x 34 cm
Editions: Le Cercle du Livre Précieux, Paris
Unsigne...
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1960s Modern Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Tristan and Isolde
By Leonor Fini
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tristan and Isolde" 1978 is an original color lithograph on Arches wove paper by noted Italian/Argentinian artist Leonor Fini, 1907-1996. It is hand signed and n...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Lithograph
Erotica
By Leonor Fini
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Leonor Fini
Title: Erotica
Medium: Etching
Signed: Hand Signed
Edition Number: 65/150
Measurements: 14" x 18"
Framed: 20.75" x 26"
Condition: Excellent. This piece has...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Etching
Histiore d'O
By Leonor Fini
Located in Wilton, CT
Print from the Fini book Histoire d'O, signed in pencil and numbered 9/15
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1960s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Lithograph
Ileria
By Leonor Fini
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ileria" 1972 is an original color lithograph on watermarked Arches paper by noted Italian/Argentinian artist Leonor Fini, 1907-1996. It is signed and numbered E....
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Leonor Fini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
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1970s Modern Leonor Fini Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Leonor Fini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
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1970s Modern Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (Mirror)
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled (Mirror)
1976
Serigraph
Ed. Edition of 175
25.75 x 20.5 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Screen
Untitled
By Leonor Fini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Category
1970s Modern Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (Woman's stare)
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled (Woman’s stare)
1976
Serigraph
Ed. Edition of 175
25.75 x 20.5 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Screen
Untitled
By Leonor Fini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Category
1970s Modern Leonor Fini Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Leonor Fini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
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1970s Modern Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Hatted Cats
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Hatted Cats
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Regal Cat with her Cat
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Regal Cat with her Cat
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat Duo
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat Duo
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (Flower hats)
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled (Flower hats)
1976
Serigraph
Ed. Edition of 175
25.75 x 20.5 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Screen
Cat in Heels
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat in Heels
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat Friends
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat Friends
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (Baby in vase)
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled (Baby in vase)
1976
Serigraph
Ed. Edition of 175
25.75 x 20.5 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Screen
Robed Cat
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Robed Cat
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Performing Cats
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Performing Cats
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat with a Knife
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat with a Knife
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Lithograph
Cat in Striped Dress
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat in Striped Dress
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (Gossip)
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled (Gossip)
1976
Serigraph
Ed. Edition of 175
25.75 x 20.5 inches
Category
1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Screen
Robed and Hatted Cat
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Regal Cat with her Cat
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Female Face - Lithograph by Leonor Fini - 1960s
By Leonor Fini
Located in Roma, IT
Female Face is an artwork realized by Leonor Fini in 1960 ca.
61,5x47,5 sheet, 40x32 lithograph, specimen no. EA XXX/XXX.
Work hand signed lower right, inscribed "EA" and numbered...
Category
1960s Contemporary Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat on the Rings
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat on the Rings
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat with Flower
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat with Flower
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Young Lady With Flower - Original Etching Hand Signed & Numbered
By Leonor Fini
Located in Paris, FR
Léonor FINI (1907-1996)
Young lady with flower
Original etching, 1973
Hand signed in pencil
Numbered /275 copies
On Arches vellum size 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 in)
Very good condition
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
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Etching
Cat in Dress
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat in Dress
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat Creature
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat Creature
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Three Sisters With a Cat - Original Etching Hand Signed & Numbered
By Leonor Fini
Located in Paris, FR
Léonor FINI (1907-1996)
Three sisters with a cat
Original etching, 1973
Hand signed in pencil
Numbered /275 copies
On Arches vellum size 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 in)
Very good condition
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Etching
Cats Dot and Swirl
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cats Dot and Swirl
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cats and Blindfold
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cats and Blindfold
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Robed Cat Trio
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Robed Cat Trio
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Family Portrait - Original Etching Hand Signed & Numbered
By Leonor Fini
Located in Paris, FR
Léonor FINI (1907-1996)
Family portrait
Original etching, 1973
Hand signed in pencil
Numbered /275 copies
On Arches vellum size 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 in)
Very good condition
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Etching
The Surrealist Sisters - Original Etching Hand Signed & Numbered
By Leonor Fini
Located in Paris, FR
Léonor FINI (1907-1996)
The surrealist sisters
Original etching, 1973
Hand signed in pencil
Numbered /275 copies
On Arches vellum size 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 in)
Very good condition
Category
1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Etching
Cat Twins
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat Twins
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cats and Hammock
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cats and Hammock
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Red Cat Twins
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Red Cat Twins
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cats in Bed
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cats in Bed
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Surrealist Lady - Original Etching Hand Signed & Numbered
By Leonor Fini
Located in Paris, FR
Léonor FINI (1907-1996)
Surrealist lady
Original etching, 1973
Hand signed in pencil
Numbered /275 copies
On Arches vellum size 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 in)
Very good condition
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Etching
Lounging Cat
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Lounging Cat
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat Arabesque
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat Arabesque
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
Category
1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Four Cats in a Bed
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Four Cats in a Bed
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
Category
1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cats in Chairs
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cats in Chairs
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Les Elus De La Nuit (10B)
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Les Elus De La Nuit (10B)
1986
15 x 11
Etching on Arches paper
Ed. 14/31
Category
1980s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Etching
Les Elus De La Nuit (2B)
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Les Elus De La Nuit (2B)
1986
15 x 11
Etching on Arches paper
Ed. 14/31
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1980s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Etching
Young Lady - Original Etching Hand Signed & Numbered
By Leonor Fini
Located in Paris, FR
Léonor FINI (1907-1996)
Young lady
Original etching, 1973
Hand signed in pencil
Numbered /275 copies
On Arches vellum size 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 in)
Very good condition
Category
1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Etching
Les Elus De La Nuit (11B)
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Les Elus De La Nuit (11B)
1986
15 x 11
Etching on Arches paper
Ed. 14/31
Category
1980s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Etching
The Outfit
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
The Outfit
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Jester Cat
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Jester Cat
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cats at Play
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cats at Play
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Bejeweled Cats
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Bejeweled Cats
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Seahorse Cat
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Seahorse Cat
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
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1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat on a Rug
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat on a Rug
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
Category
1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cat with Staff
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
LEONOR FINI
Cat with Staff
1973
Color lithograph
Ed. 157/230
12.5 x 9 inches
Category
1970s Surrealist Leonor Fini Art
Materials
Lithograph
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