The Collection of Frederick W. Davis
Sale Starts
Nov 24
9:30pmSale Ends
Dec 6
12pmTerms & Conditions
https://www.johnmoran.com/conditions-of-sale/

John Moran Auctioneers
Description & Details
An American Abroad Moran’s is pleased to announce the sale of the Frederick W. Davis and Dr. Amy Conger collections—an unparalleled convergence of artistry and scholarly eminence. Davis, a cultural luminary whose passions spanned Mexican and American fine art. This collection boasts personalized works by renowned artists such as Rufino Tamayo, René d'Harnoncourt, Miguel & Rosa Covarrubias, Valentin Vidaurreta, and Jose Clemente Orozco. Alongside fine art, discover an exquisite array of folk art, religious items, silver, and jewelry, reflecting Davis's diverse interests and global connections. Dr. Amy Conger's collection offers rare glimpses into the world of photographer Edward Weston alongside other known and unknown photographers including her own works and selections from ger library.

![1002
Edward Weston
1886-1958
"Plaza Tepotzotlán" [With People, Horizontal], 1924
Gelatin silver print on paper
Inscribed verso by Felipe Teixidor, "Tepotzotlan / La plaza del pueblo," in India ink, and in blue ballpoint pen by Mona Teixidor, "Edward Weston." The number 48 is written upper right verso in an unknown hand
Image/Sheet: 3" H x 4" W
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/749041dd-7a15-4e07-88ac-3a75bb362d80.jpg)











![1014
Beaumont Newhall
1908-1993
"The Darkroom Window [Of Edward Weston]," 1940
Silver gelatin on paper mounted to a board mount
Unsigned; titled and dated from labels affixed to the mat board
Image/Sheet: 8.875" H x 7" W; Mount: 10" H x 8" W
Estimate: $500 - $700](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/835098eb-283f-4d97-9a37-ba5416be2ade.jpg)






![1021
Graciela Iturbide
b. 1942
"La Veronica, Patrona De Los Fotografos, Ecuador," 1962
Gelatin silver print on paper
Printer later, 1982
Signed in pencil lower right: Graciela Iturbide; signed again, dated, and inscribed verso: para Amy con [illegible], esta, la patrona de la fotographia
Image: 14" H x 11" W
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/3044d06e-bdca-4d00-a39f-2f9bb02cfff8.jpg)





















![1043
Mid-20th century; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Four Glander Ornamental Iron Works Copper Candelabra
Each stamped: G [within a circle and under a hand] / Hand Wrought
Each two-light hammered copper candelabrum with crimped bobèche, 4 pieces
Each: 5.5" H x 7.75" W x 4" D
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/25dce53b-8689-483f-bfca-9df72e6b7d38.jpg)





![1049
Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico
A Pair Of Sanborns Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Each marked to underside: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
The Spanish Colonial-style candlesticks with multiple lobed waists, 2 pieces
Each: 13.75" H x 5" Dia.
56.9 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $800 - $1,200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/6cb604be-800b-4b7f-a889-3aa4b16aa6f0.jpg)
![1050
Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico
A Sanborns Sterling Silver Punch Bowl
Stamped to underside: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
The hammered sterling footed punch bowl with scalloped edges
6.25" H x 15" Dia.
72.4 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/ea320bbf-9a06-4ee8-9f32-8d028490fc81.jpg)







































![1090
Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico
A Set Of Sanborns Sterling Silver Goblets
Each marked: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
The goblets with incised scrolled and avian motifs, 11 pieces
Each: 5.25" H x 3.125" Dia.
93.6 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/92289275-91e4-4391-8253-c349cd47cba3.jpg)



![1094
Circa 1930s/40s; Mexico City, Mexico
A Sanborns Sterling Silver Ewer
Marked to underside: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
The footed water pitcher with lobed waist, scrolled handle, and interior ice catcher
12.325" H x 7.25" W x 5" D
39.44 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $600 - $800](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/f446991c-d1e6-451e-9d05-7660b1fbd2dd.jpg)
![1095
Circa 1930s/40s
A Group Of Fred Davis And Sanborns Sterling Silver Plates
Six marked: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling; seven marked for Fred Davis
Each plate of conforming scalloped and incised design in various sizes, 13 pieces
Largest: 13.75" Dia.; smallest: 6.125" Dia.
147.3 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/2f55d458-1c1f-4623-beff-621b4582dc2a.jpg)






![1102
Circa 1930s; Mexico City, Mexico
A Sanborns Sterling Silver Bowl
Marked to underside: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
The footed bowl with six lobes, each chased and incised floral medallions
5.625" H x 9.75" Dia.
33.4 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $500 - $700](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/4c643a21-f2ec-40ed-b83b-4f4da258ab80.jpg)
![1103
Circa 1930s; Mexico City, Mexico
A Sanborns Sterling Silver Serving Bowl
Marked to underside: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
The urn-form bowl with opposed handles and chased and repoussé lid, mounted to a square chased foot
10.25" H x 12.125" W x 9.25" D
70.2 gross oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/d1442744-6acc-4726-b270-20288791e408.jpg)











![1115
Early 20th century
A Pair Of Mexican Carved Wood Monks
Each with carved marks: Miguel / Magaña / [illegible] / Mex.
The robed monks with draped rosaries, one depicted with prayer hands, the other with arms folded
Each: 23.75" H x 3.5" W x 3" D approximately
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/f89a85da-0c70-43f3-a9e8-56eb81688e73.jpg)







![1123
19th Century Mexican School
Portrait of a lady wearing gold jewelry in a white dress,1867
Oil on canvas
Signed indistinctly, dated, and inscribed lower right: P.F. Monr[***] pinta / Mejico
43" H x 33" W
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/f43842fa-3013-42ea-b400-8ff732fb62a7.jpg)





![1129
Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico
A Sanborns Sterling Silver Footed Bowl
Stamped to underside: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / sterling / Made in Mexico
The bowl with repoussé lobed design and raised on three molded silver feet with winged lion mask and paw feet
4.125" H x 6.75" Dia.
16.6 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/94688be7-188e-458e-ae75-8ad35f01db5c.jpg)
![1130
Early/mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico
Two Sanborns Sterling Silver Braziers
Each marked to underside: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
Comprising one with fluted ridged edges set on four ball feet and one with beveled edges and incised concentric lines, 2 pieces
Larger: 4.25" H x 7.75" Dia.; smaller: 3.5" H x 7.625" Dia.
34.1 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $500 - $700](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/d4ddabb6-1b8f-4f58-926a-400fa1c948a7.jpg)
![1131
Early/mid-20th century
Two Mexican Silver Serving Dishes
One marked [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling; the other with incised inscription to underside: Juana Le Dios Lenteno / Jose Ma Palacios
The silver footed bowls with repoussé lobed dishes and incised floral motifs, with opposed high-relief floral handles, 2 pieces
Larger: 2.5" H x 7" W x 5.5" D; smaller: 2" H x 6.325" W x 5.25" D
19.2 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/d2a90182-6042-4e54-96d5-28d2e059e52d.jpg)












![1144
19th century or earlier
A Spanish Colonial Silver Dish And Cup
Hallmarks for the Real Fábrica de Platería Martínez in Spain; with Madrid assay mark: [crown above] M; further marked: FCDA
The silver tray with a reticulated detachable holder and blue glass insert
Overall: 3.5" H x 7.5" Dia.
8.7 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/d221cd9b-3628-4347-990e-1a94441a5254.jpg)


























![1171
A Large Fred Davis Modernist Silver Bangle
Frederick W Davis (1880-1961)
Pre-1948; Mexico City, Mexico
Stamped: FD [for Fred Davis]
Comprising a chunky silver asymmetrical concave bangle bracelet
9" inner C x 1.5" H
166.4 grams
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/d18fc903-9961-4814-a6a7-b5fa185084b8.jpg)































![1203
Mid-20th century; Mexico City, Mexico
A Sanborns Sterling Silver Coffee And Tea Service
Each marked: [three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
Comprising a hot water pot with a paw-footed chafing stand with handled chafer (overall: 14.5" H x 10.5" W x 7" D), a coffee pot with hinged lid (9.25" H x 10.75" W x 5.25" D), a teapot with hinged lid (8.25" H x 10.25" W x 5.25" D), a creamer (5.325" H x 6" W x 4" D), a covered sugar (5.5" H x 4.75" Dia.), and a waste bowl (4.75" H x 7.75" W x 4.75" D), 6 pieces
220.23 gross oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/bf073eae-c173-4a9d-9ee5-625ea0e7e6fb.jpg)
![1204
Circa 1930s; Mexico City, Mexico
A Set Of Sanborns Sterling Silver Soup Bowls
Each marked: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
Comprising eight footed and lidded soup bowls with hammered interiors, incised linear design, and opposed handles, 8 pieces
Each: 4" H x 6" W x 4.625" D
63.7 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/d6277409-535a-43a1-a731-09a4dfb4d264.jpg)
![1205
Circa 1930s; Mexico City, Mexico
Two Sanborns Sterling Silver Candle Holders
One marked: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
The bowled candle holders with thumb handles, 2 pieces
Each: 3.5" H x 4.125" W x 3.875" D
14.8 gross oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/03fbeee4-d5be-484d-98df-a178b99c9f43.jpg)

![1207
Mid-20th century
A Mexican Sterling Silver Ladle
Marked: Hecho en Mexico D. F. / F. Ramirez / 0.925 / Sterling / [Eagle 1]
The Jensen-style ladle with floral form handle accent
11" L
6.6 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $200 - $300](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/34de9629-2db0-436a-941d-fd25e56dcbe2.jpg)



![1211
Pablo Higgins
1904-1983
"Ladrilleros [Brick Makers]" From The "Mexican People And Places Portfolio," Circa 1945
Lithograph on fruit crate paper
Edition: AP
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Pablo Higgins; Taller de Grafica Popular with Associated American Artists (AAA), pub.
Image: 13.75" H x 11.25" W; Sight: 16.75" H x 14.5" W
Estimate: $600 - $800](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/ad56f9b1-5267-431c-b5b1-1097c0e8f3d0.jpg)

















![1229
Circa 1930s; Mexico City, Mexico
A Pair Of Sanborns Sterling Silver Lidded Boxes
Each marked: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
The round lidded boxes with inset turquoise centering a chased flower, 2 pieces
Each: 1.75" H x 3.325" Dia.
12.4 gross oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/939479c9-0987-460b-ba37-f20b05564c42.jpg)
![1230
Mid-20th century
Three Mexican Silver Pocket Cases
Two marked: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling; one monogrammed FWD; other monogrammed: Davis
Comprising one Sanborns cigarette case with hinged lid, one sterling silver wallet with envelope closure, and one silver hinged wallet with elastic band, 3 pieces
Largest: 0.625" H x 5.25" W x 3.25" D; Smallest: 0.625" H x 3.5" W x 2.875" D
14.3 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/341ca0b7-2d55-40be-bcf3-538a8a5534a8.jpg)

























![1256
Gustave Baumann
1881-1971
"Cordova Plaza," 1943
Woodcut in colors on buff wove paper in the original paper display folder, as issued
From the edition of 200
Signed and titled in pencil in the lower margin: Gustave Baumann; Torch Press, Cedar Rapids, IA, prntr.; The Woodcut Society, Kansas City, MO, pub.; with a blue ink stamp from the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia and date [AGO 26 1963], stamped on the lower edge, at right, of the essay "Gustave Baumann and His Woodcuts, Cordova Plaza," by George William Eggers, together with the original display folder
Image: 7.875" H x 8" W; Sheet: 13.25" H x 11.5" W
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/b2423f4b-b8fb-419c-9318-025a77b4dda9.jpg)













![1270
Late 19th century
A Swiss Cylinder Music Box
Marked to controller knob: Swiss / JB [in a butterfly] / Patent / 303; marked to lock plate: FRIBO
The 55-note, 6-air music box with hand crank, repeat/change lever, and stop/play switch, housed in an ebonized faux-wood veneered case with brass hardware, mother of pearl inlaid accents, and single drop cabinet door revealing six cylinders for different songs in their own slot
9.125" H x 16" W x 10" D
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/fe5e3c94-427a-4101-a6c3-a50afa323b51.jpg)



![1274
Circa 1860
An Alexander Becker Stereoscope Viewer
Marked to metal plaque: A. Becker's Patent / Jas. [James] Lee N.Y. Manufacturer / April 7 1857
The stereoscope with double-sided viewing in a wood casket with hinged light window and side handles to advance the stereo cards
14.5" H x 9.325" W x 12" D
Estimate: $800 - $1,200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/940cb460-ac6f-4edc-8821-5a5b9d22abef.jpg)










![1285
A Group Of Inscribed Artworks By Guests Of Fred Davis's Home
Comprising various personalized works from guests of Frederick Davis' Cuernavaca home including: an ink and watercolor painting of Davis' Cuernavaca retreat with the family pets by Jorge A. Murillo, an ink and watercolor painting by Matias Santoyo (1905-1975) dated 1931 as well as a pencil drawing, a signed croquis by costume designer Edith Head (1897-1981), a pencil portrait of William "Bill" Spratling, a bookplate reading "Ex Libris Frederick W. Davis," a portrait of Davis at the right hand of a disgruntled God by [indecipherable] Duncan, and two more pencil drawings, 9 pieces
Largest: 12.75" H x 9.75" W; Smallest: 6.5" H x 4.25" W
Estimate: $500 - $700](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/c7ab1a47-56c7-4f37-82dc-26d5c91a3e97.jpg)
![1286
The Book, "Casa De Vsted, Cuernavaca" With Woodcuts Of Fredrick Davis's Cuernavaca Home
Eight works:
"Casa de Vsted, Cuernavaca," 1924
Each: Woodcuts on paper tipped down to colored cardstock
Each Sheet: Initialed and dated in the block: WSH; the introduction sheet with a printed inscription: Wishing you / a Merry Christmas / and / Happy New Year / Frederick W. Davis; the cardstock sheets saddle stitch bound with a decorative ribbon inside a paper cover with printed title: Casa de Vsted[sic] / Cuernavaca
Each image/sheet: 7" H x 6" W; Each cardstock mount sheet: 9" H x 11.5" W
Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/4c399910-84f9-4a6d-84cd-1ea4378fb39e.jpg)


![1289
John Taylor Arms
1887-1953
"Light And Shade, Taxco," 1946
Etching in brown ink on cream laid paper, watermark Praga
From an edition of 279 in this, the second state
Signed and dated in pencil in the lower margin, at right: John Taylor Arms; inscribed in pencil in the lower margin, at left: II [Roman numerals]
Plate: 10.5" H x 13.75" W; Sheet: 14.125" H x 16.75" W
Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/b2f3a818-df36-4268-b396-b124a572f0e9.jpg)



























![1317
Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997)
Two works:
"Ston [sic] Garden Kyoto," 1955
Woodcut in colors on paper
Edition: 96/150
Unsigned; titled, dated, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin; with the artist's red ink stamp in the image, lower right
Image: 15" H x 20.75" W; Sight: 16" H x 21.75" W
"Clay Image"
Woodcut in colors on paper
Edition: 4/200
Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Kiyoshi Saito; with Japanese characters in pencil in the lower left and right margins
Image: 19.5" H x 12" W; Sight: 21" H x 13.25" W
Estimate: $600 - $800](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/17b5393c-33c7-4d8a-8210-322849d4c5fb.jpg)



![1321
Circa 1930s
A Group Of Silver Salt And Pepper Table Items
Each shaker marked: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling; scoops marked: Sterling Taxco Silver Buinto [Eagle 3]
Comprising 25 Sanborns sterling silver salt and pepper shakers in various styles and sizes, 4 silver open salts with opposed clamshells, and 8 sterling silver salt scoops, 37 pieces
Open salts: 2.25" H x 2.875" W x 1.125" D; scoops: 1.5" L
Weighable sterling: 15.7 gross oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/562cf249-c279-48ef-9c4a-f55e58e5f229.jpg)



![1325
Circa 1930s/40s
A Group Of Silver Table Items
Stirrers marked: TG / 925 / Hecho en Mexico; six marked: [Three owls] / Sanborns Mexico / Sterling
Comprising a Sanborns small pitcher with hinged lid, two Sanborns footed ashtrays, three Sanborns serving dishes, eight cocktail stirrers, and two footed bowls with opposed handles, 16 pieces
Pitcher: 6.625" H x 4" W x 3.75" D; Smallest: 1.25" H x 2.25" W x 2.25" D
Weighable sterling: 27.8 oz. troy approximately
Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/c33063cf-c754-4ca4-939a-11eb697d1638.jpg)
![1326
A Group Of Mexican Silver Figural Brooches
Mid-20th century
Each marked for silver; further variously marked: Made in Mexico / Mexico / Parra / 925 / [Eagle 34] / Sterling / Taxco / ARO
Five silver brooches in various motifs including two bull fighters, each with a bull and cape (Larger: 2.5" H x 3" W), a large silver horse brooch (3" H x 2.75" W), a small sterling silver brooch of figures and a donkey (1" H x 1.125" W), and a diminutive sterling silver Parra brooch of a dog (0.5" H x 1.375" W), 5 pieces
74.5 grams
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/a557a9c4-34ac-4326-8f59-7bb11c30fb4f.jpg)


![1329
A Group Of Miguel Martinez Sterling Silver Hair Pins
Miguel Garcia Martinez (20th century)
Circa 1956; Taxco, Mexico
Four stamped: Miguel / Mexico / 925; two further stamped: Sterling; two appear unmarked
A selection of sterling silver hair pins with dangles of various designs and sizes including filigree dangles, bells, and small silver charms, 6 pieces
Largest: 7" H [extended]; Smallest: 3.5" H
51.1 grams
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/4c9268fc-4264-48a0-b9ef-166f84bbf61d.jpg)


![1332
A Group Of Mexican Silver And Hardstone Key Fobs
Mid-20th century
Variously marked: Silver / Sterling / 925 / Mexico / AEM [conjoined] / [Eagle 23]
Comprising six sterling silver double end key fobs, three with set amethyst ends and three with set obsidian ends, 6 pieces
Largest: 2" H; Smallest: 1.5" H
83.9 grams gross
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/7ad6de4b-efa8-4ef7-bb14-3621bdae03ac.jpg)



![1336
A Group Of Mexican Silver And Turquoise Jewelry
Mid-20th century
Three stamped for silver and Mexico; bracelet further stamped: Rosi / Sterling / 0925 / [Eagle 19]
Four works comprising a Rosi sterling silver chain link bracelet with various devotional, figural, animal and household silver charms (7.25" L), as well as three silver and turquoise cross pendants (Largest: 2.5" H; Smallest: 2" H), 4 pieces
78.7 grams gross
Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/49c5f86a-f775-4447-b7bf-adbd103e824b.jpg)
![1337
A Large Group Of Mexican Silver And Stone Set Jewelry Items
Mid-20th century
Four marked for Mexico and silver; further variously marked: Sterling / Taxco / 925 / Miguel Plata Paron / CCC / [Eagle 3] / Cuermor
Comprising three silver brooches in various styles, including a flower basket brooch with set amethyst cabochons (2.375" H x 2.25" W), as well as a mother of pearl inlay leaf brooch 1.75" H) with a pair of matching screwback leaf earrings (each: 1.5" H), a pair of silver repoussé scallop motif pierced earrings with amethyst teardrop dangles (each: 1.875" H), and four silver floral and grape motif ornaments for hair combs (largest: 1" H x 3" W), 12 pieces
76.5 grams gross
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/77dcc95c-f54a-4890-855a-54f11a76fc5c.jpg)


![1340
A Group Of Modernist-Style Jewelry
Mid/late 20th century
Two variously marked: Anne Dick / [possibly] CER / Chile
Six works comprising three necklaces including an Anne Dick brass-toned metal and verdigris link necklace (20"-25" L), a Chilean graduated silver necklace with set lapis links (17" L), and a silver-and gold-toned metal lapis pendant on an associated gold-toned metal chain (24" L x 1.25" H), as well as three Modernist pendants including a freeform brass and copper-toned leaf motif pendant (3.5" H x 1.75" W), a silver-toned metal freeform pendant with a large claw-set lapis (2" H x 1.75" W), and a freeform cross pendant (3" H x 2" W), 6 pieces
Estimate: $200 - $300](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/3886551/1-2/f467d3d7-d648-45b8-be7f-5006a6ffc9b9.jpg)




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