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The Estate of the late Robert Valerian Bunda — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:366
Sale Title:The Estate of the late Robert Valerian BundaLots with images:289
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:298
Date:16-Sep-2007
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A rare late Victorian clear glass floor vase, called a 'Welcome Vase' in the shape of a lily, the flared and scallop opening with tapering fluted body on an octagonal wooden base, 126 cm high
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A Regency mahogany and line inlaid cheval mirror, the rectangular plate within a plain moulded frame with pierced top, supported on square uprights surmounted by later urn finials with counterweight mechanism for mirror rise and fall with brass hinged candle holders to either side on outswept legs, terminating in brass castors joined by a turned cross stretcher, 66 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 178 cm high
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A George III mahogany and upholstered armchair of Hepplewhite design, circa 1790 the oval padded back within a moulded frame with central floral crest above padded arms on downswept supports over a padded serpentine seat, raised on slender cabriole legs, restorations
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Henri van Raalt, the Sentinel 'Torrens Gorge' etching 7/25 lower left, titled lower centre and titled lower right in pencil, 32 x 22 cm
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An early Victorian mahogany and upholstered piano stool, the square upholstered seat within a moulded border raised on four bobbin turned columns with single cupboard door raised on bun feet with recessed casters, 51 cm square x 48 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar chest of drawers, with cantered corners above two deep drawers and a central hat drawer above three long graduated drawers raised on turned feet, 132 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 122 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany dressing table mirror, the oval plate within a moulded frame raised on foliate scrolled supports on a shaped base with moulded edge raised on three carved feet, 71 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A pair of Victorian burr walnut and walnut bedside chests, rectangular top with moulded edge above four graduated drawers, with brass handles raised on plinth bases, 46 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 84 cm high
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An early Victorian burr walnut gentleman's cigar box, the oval top with plain brass plaque opening to reveal test tube holders above a single small drawer on a ridge moulded base, 29 cm wide, 19 cm deep, 18 cm high
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A Victorian walnut and burr walnut king sized bed, circa 1880 with the option of becoming two single beds, each headboard with a shell carved pediment and reeded ball finials above burr walnut panels flanked by reeded pilasters with conforming foot boards and plain moulded side rails, 209 cm long, 210 cm wide, 160 cm high
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A set of six prints of the Gibson Girls, in an elaborate custom wooden frame, 29 x 71 cm
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A small oak cased mantle clock, retailed by Angus & Coote limited, Sydney, of architectural form with a classical cornice raised on twisted pilasters on a plinth base, 25 cm wide, 12 cm deep, 25 cm high
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A French late 19th century verde antico marble column, the circular top above a leaf capital and tapering column raised on a stepped plinth base, 149 cm high
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A 19th century Continental school, portrait of a girl reading, oil on canvas, unsigned, in a cedar frame, 72 x 58 cm
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A French late 19th century carved walnut and upholstered footstool, the original worn silk upholstered top above a shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs terminating in brass and ceramic capped castors, 51 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 44 cm high
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An embroidered silk piano shawl, with waratahs
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An Edwardian mahogany and glazed corner cupboard, the scrolled upper section above a glazed door enclosing a mirrored interior, above a 'C' scrolled base above a single bracket shelf, 52 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 105 cm high
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A George III oak corner cupboard, the moulded cornice above a panelled door enclosing two shaped shelves, 108 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 102 cm high
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A Victorian Princes silverplate meat cover, maker's mark Mappin & Webb decorated with floral garlands, female masks, 48 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 28 cm high
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A 19th century Australian full cedar three tier dumb waiter, the arched back with engraved arabesque decoration above three shelves, the central containing two short drawers on bulbous turned end supports raised on turned tapering legs terminating on ceramic castors, 121 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 148 cm high
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A large ironstone china meat platter, with printed Oriental garden scene
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A large meat platter, with a British ruin scene
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A large meat platter, with a Chinese floral decoration
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An early 20th century oak curved back upholstered armchair, the curved back raised on carved splats and barley twist supports over an overstuffed seat raised on barley twist legs
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A set of six Victorian mahogany and leather upholstered dining room chairs, the curved back with leather panel above an overstuffed seat and raised on turned and fluted legs. (6)
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A George IV mahogany extending tilt-top breakfast table, with one extra leaf, the rounded rectangular top with moulded edge on a lobed tapering column raised on a quatrefoil base with lobed feet maker's mark T. Trehern cabinet makers 31 Oxford Street, London, 193 cm extended, 132 cm wide, 72 cm high
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An original tin for Griffiths Teas, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, with hinged top containing original paper bagged tea, decorated with Christmas bells, waratah and Christmas bush, together with an Edwardian brown glass rose bowl. (2)
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A 19th century Australian cedar and pine meat safe, the shaped back with cedar shelf and foliate crest above a long drawer and a pair of raised panel doors enclosing a single shelf on turned tapering legs with mesh sides, 92 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 153 cm high
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A French 19th century slate and alabaster mantle clock, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals within an architectural black marble and green alabaster case with engraved decoration, 35 cm wide, 14 cm deep, 34 cm high
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A framed steel engraving of Mrs Inhoff after the original by Carrington Bowles, 34 cm x 24. 5 cm
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A Victorian carved oak pedestal of gothic design, the square top with cantered corners and cross banded edge above three architectural panelled recessed panels and one plain panel raised on a stepped plinth base, 42 cm square. Height 100 cm
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An early 20th century Austrian stained beech and cane tea trolley, the glazed door with a handle to one end above sliding glass doors raised on cabriole legs on large castors, 77 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 65 cm high
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A Victorian stoneware service by Haddon, England, with printed floral decoration comprising eight dinner plates, eight dessert plates, three platters, two tureens with covers, two sauce, two small tureens and covers on saucers, together with a matching jardiniere, some chips (30)
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A late Regency mahogany library table, the square top with green leather inserts and moulded edge above two short drawers to either side, raised on ring turned and lobed legs terminating in brass castors, 95 cm wide, 94 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar dining chair, circa 1860 the overhanging top rail above a plain cross rail raised on shaped supports over a solid seat, raised on turned tapering legs
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A 20th century three seater sofa together, with matching armchair, upholstery worn
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An Australian cedar and silky oak occasional table, the panelled square top above a shaped apron raised on silky oak legs, restorations
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A 19th century Australian cedar pembroke table, the rectangular top with moulded edge and drop leafs above a plain frieze raised on turned reeded tapering legs, 115 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A patinated cast bronze group of three penguins, by Stephen Haiku standing on stylised ice, 25 cm wide, 15 cm deep, 40 cm high
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An Art Deco painted vase, by Boch, la Louviere, Belgium, decorated with yellow and black stripes, together with violet and red flowers, mark to base, numbered 68681 and impressed 268, 40 cm high
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A 19th century cedar and pine miniature chest of drawers, the rectangular stained pine top above two short and two long drawers raised on turned feet. Width 33 cm. Depth 15 cm. Height 29 cm
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A late 19th century Continental walnut mantle clock, the silvered dial and eight day movement striking on the hour and half hour in an architectural case, 27 cm wide, 19 cm deep, 43 cm high
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A Victorian brass and iron fireside toasting rack, decorated with a lion and a horse above a coat of arms and raised on turned and scrolled legs, 61 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 42 cm high
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An Australian cedar writing table, circa 1910 the rectangular top with arched ends and leather inserts above a single drawer over three shelves raised on carved supports, joined by plain stretchers raised on turned feet, 77 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A late 19th century Chinese brass and cloisonne decorated jardiniere, decorated with birds and various emblems, 38 cm diameter. Height 27 cm
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A Victorian walnut overmantle mirror, the rectangular plate within a moulded frame with arched top and moulded plinth base, 156 cm high, 27 cm wide
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An late 19th century Austrian walnut wall clock, paper dial with Roman numerals, eight day movement striking on the hour and half hour, within a glazed case, 32 cm wide, 17 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A 20th century decorative tapestry, depicting Venice within a wooden frame, 125 cm high, 175 cm wide
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A late Victorian carved oak wall barometer, with thermometer and barometer mounted in architecturally carved case with applied plaque inscribed 'Presented to M. E. Trangmar by the Stores Department I. V. & S. C. R. On His Retirement 31st March 1899, 30 cm wide, 96 cm high
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A Regency mahogany and brass desk stand, the three quarter gallery above a single drawer raised on brass feet
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A 20th century three piece leather lounge suite, comprising a two seat sofa together with two armchairs
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A Victorian rosewood 48 key two fold concertina, within a rosewood case of hexagonal form with brass carrying handle, 22 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 17 cm high
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A George III mahogany and line inlaid cutlery box, of serpentine form with hinged top enclosing a later interior fitted for stationery. Width 23 cm. Depth 27 cm. Height 38 cm
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A George IV mahogany pedestal sideboard, the rectangular top above three short drawers and two covered doors one enclosing a cellaret drawer and a further drawer below, raised on turned feet, 159 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 91 cm high
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A Victorian painted overmantle mirror, the rectangular plate with arched top within a moulded frame raised on ceramic stoppers, crack to bottom left of plate, 114 cm wide, 118 cm high
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A French spelter and marble figural clock after a model by Auguste Moreau, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals within a circular case on plinth flanked by a male and female figures raised on a marble base, 36 cm wide, 15 cm deep, 42 cm high
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An Art Nouveau brass figural lamp, with a winged figure standing beneath scrolling vines issuing three lights, raised on a circular plinth base, lacking some leaves, together with an alabaster figure. (2), 61 cm high
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A Royal Doulton Norbury pattern ewer, together with a large Victorian ewer. (2)
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Les Graham, Smith's farm, Brindabella Valley, oil on board, signed lower left, 15 x 19 cm
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Les Graham, landscape at Glen Davis, oil on board, signed lower left, 15 x 19 cm
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Les Graham, Morning Light, Capertee River, NSW, signed lower left, 60 x 90 cm
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A Regency brass fender of neo classical design, with a pair of mounted flaming urns on pedestals, together with a brass fender and an embossed copper log bin decorated with rural scenes. (3)
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A pair of cast iron fire dogs, in the form of a Kangaroo and an Emu
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A reproduction sofa table, with leather insert, on splayed legs, fitted with two drawers, 91 cm wide, 40, deep 46 cm high
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An Art Nouveau brass and coloured glass adjustable standard lamp, the naturalistic stem issuing four coloured glass shades, 167 cm high
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An Edwardian satinwood and marquetry inlaid upholstered salon suite, comprising two armchairs and two single chairs, each with an inlaid top rail above a pierced splat, overstuffed seats and raised on square line inlaid legs. (4)
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A 19th century Australian cedar apothecary cupboard, the moulded cornice above a pair of large glazed doors enclosing three shelves, flanked by reeded decorated pilasters, the base with three short drawers above twelve square drawers raised on a plinth base, with later back boards. Width 166 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height 242 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Orchid pattern' part dinner service, Pattern Number D 5215
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A Royal Doulton large wall plate, The Jack Door of Rheims
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Six Royal Doulton portrait plates, including the hunting man, the Falconer, the Doctor, the Mayor, and the parson, Admiral, damaged (6)
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An Art Deco Austro Hungarian silver napkin holder, circa 1915, 800 standard, in the form of two fanned wings raised on an oval foot
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A late Victorian sterling silver trumpet vase, London 1897, maker's mark William Comyns & Sons Limited with finely pierced floral scroll decoration, together with a gravy boat. (2)
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A Royal Doulton teapot and jug from 'Under the Greenwood Tree' Series, depicting Robin hood and friends
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A Royal Doulton Watteau pattern cabinet plate, together with a stoneware plate depicting a peacock. (2)
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A Royal Doulton Gibson Girl plate, 'She is the subject of more hostile criticism'
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A Brownhill's pottery tureen and cover, with a soup ladle together with another English soup tureen and plate
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A Shelley teapot with teapot stand, together with a cream jug, tea stained (3)
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A Royal Doulton Series Ware figural jug, Jony Weller 'Bevare of the Vidders' RN Number 503-746, with chip to base, together with another figural jug of the Whiteheart Inn at Southwalk, Registration Number 817035. (2)
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A 19th century miniature Staffordshire toby jug
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A late Victorian biscuit figure of a young girl with an umbrella, together with small lidded Contreau twin handled miniature decanter. (2)
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An Imari pattern teapot, together with a Meissen bowl (feet damaged) together with a miscellaneous quantity of ceramic items
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A pair of painted cast iron book ends, depicting Edmond Barton, 12 cm high
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A good Victorian satinwood and line inlaid partner's desk, by Wylie & Lochhead, Glasgow, Serial number 3957, the rectangular top with cross banded and tooled leather insert above a central long drawer and five graduated short drawers to either side, raised on splayed feet, stamped on top of all four pedestals, 134 cm wide, 84 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A brass stamp holder
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An Australian 19th century cedar desk stand, the handled top above three letter holders and a short drawer on a panelled base with pressed mark A. C. Brayne 24/10/08, 27 cm wide, 14 cm deep, 35 cm high
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A mounted bronze medallion
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A set of three Edwardian brass twin branch gasoliers, wired for electricity, registration number 575267, one lacking sconce. (3), 148 cm high
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Two Victorian brass luggage racks, with scroll decorated ends and wall mounts with hooks to either end, 74 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 30 cm high
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A pair of Victorian brass twin armed wall lights, 26 cm wide, 29 cm high
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A miscellaneous quantity of prints and paintings
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An Edwardian oak telephone, stamped Commonwealth of AustraliaPapua New Guinea, in distressed condition, 70 cm high
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Two boxes of sea shells and coral
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A fabulous set of nine moulded glass industrial ceiling lights, of spherical form with removable tops, some minor cracking, 49 cm diameter, 73 cm high
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A collection of 19th century and later cast iron claw and ball bath feet, approximately 16 pairs
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A large collection of brass lion's head handles, together with a box of ceramic and brass castors, a quantity of brass ceiling hooks and a number of gas light handles
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A French 19th century slate mantle clock, gilded brass dial with Roman numerals within a portico case with applied columns decorated with Egyptian motifs, 27 cm wide, 16 cm deep, 25 cm high
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A set of four Victorian windows with lead panelled glass, together with a stained glass over door and another lead glass panel. (6)
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An 18th century Italian carved oak wall panel, the top with six carved spindle panels with brass stud decoration above a two tier carved balustrade, above four conforming panels, the central pair opening on slides, standing on square legs, 178 cm wide, 198 cm high
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An Edwardian pine panelled lectern, possibly from an ecclesiastic building with a central stepped section with diagonal panels above horizontal panels, 196 cm wide, 133 cm high
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