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Willem de Famars Testas (1834, Utrecht – 1896, Arnhem), was a 19th-century Dutch painter, draughtsman, etcher and illustrator noted for his Orientalist paintings and drawings.

According to the RKD, he learned to paint from Jacobus Everhardus Josephus van den Berg and studied at the Akademie van beeldende kunsten in the Hague during the years 1853-1854. He travelled to Egypt in 1858-1860 and was in Brussels 1872-1885. He became a member of the artist society Schilder- en teekengenootschap Kunstliefde in Utrecht. His daughter Marie Madelaine de Famars Testas also became a painter.

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      • Willem de Famars Testas (1834-1896) Horse tamer holding a restive horse, monogram l.r., ink dra
        Jul. 02, 2024

        Willem de Famars Testas (1834-1896) Horse tamer holding a restive horse, monogram l.r., ink dra

        Est: €600 - €800

        Willem de Famars Testas (1834-1896) Horse tamer holding a restive horse, monogram l.r., ink drawing, 13 x 20 cm

        Veilinghuis Van Spengen
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch 1834 - 1896). Blooming tulip, 1864.
        Dec. 12, 2023

        Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch 1834 - 1896). Blooming tulip, 1864.

        Est: €400 - €600

        Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch 1834 - 1896) Blooming tulip, 1864 watercolour on paper signed and dated 'WTestas 1864' (lower left) image size 28.5 x 19 cm., frame size 45.5 x 36 cm.

        Adams Amsterdam Auctions
      • Famars Testas, Willem de (1834-1896). (Bettemie collecting Klaasje for a ride in the horse-drawn carrige). (Klaasje and Maurits van Eylar meet each ot
        Nov. 24, 2023

        Famars Testas, Willem de (1834-1896). (Bettemie collecting Klaasje for a ride in the horse-drawn carrige). (Klaasje and Maurits van Eylar meet each ot

        Est: €400 - €600

        Famars Testas, Willem de (1834-1896). (Bettemie collecting Klaasje for a ride in the horse-drawn carrige). (Klaasje and Maurits van Eylar meet each other for the first time). Two drawings, brush and grey and black wash, 32,5x24 cm. and 16x21,5 cm., both signed "W. Testas", unif. framed. - Both fine. = Original drawings for J. VAN LENNEP, Klaasje Zevenster (Leyden, A.W. Sijthoff, Leiden, ±1888-1890). Both with reference to the relevant passage in the book in pencil by the artist on verso with a quote from Klaasje Zevenster. The quote on the first drawing is also SIGNED in full in pencil by the artist. WITH a copy of the work in the edition Leyden, A.W. Sijthoff, ±1888-1890, orig. gilt cl., t.e.g., folio. Sl. foxed; backstrip sl. dam.).

        Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
      • Willem de Famars Testas (1834-1896) Seated beggar,…
        Oct. 03, 2023

        Willem de Famars Testas (1834-1896) Seated beggar,…

        Est: €200 - €300

        Willem de Famars Testas (1834-1896) Seated beggar, signed with initials l.r an dated 1851, inkt on paper, 13,5 x 21,5 cm

        Veilinghuis Van Spengen
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €600 - €1,000

        A Couple and Their Cattle Resting near a Pond Black chalk and charcoal on paper, 25.6 x 40.7 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €600 - €1,000

        Retour de Jephté Titled lower left Signed and dated 54 lower right Annotated on the reverse Watercolour and pencil on paper, 19.7 x 34.2 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Note: Retour de Jephte is a biblical scene taken from the Book of Judges, chapters 10 to 12. Jephthah, having been born illegitimately, is driven out by his half-brothers and takes up his dwelling in Tob, east of Gilead. Jephthah led the Israelites in battle against Ammon and, in exchange for defeating the Ammonites, made a vow to sacrifice whatever would come out of the door of his house first. When his daughter was the first to come out of the house, the victorious Jephthah immediately regretted the vow, which would require him to sacrifice his daughter to God. Jephthah tears his clothes and cries, "Alas, my daughter! You have brought me very low!" but is bound by his vow: "I have opened my mouth to the Lord, and I cannot take back my vow". The girl asks for two months' grace, "...that I may go up and down on the mountains and weep for my virginity". And so Jephthah "did with her according to his vow that he had made". Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

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      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €600 - €1,000

        Rowing Boat on Open Water Signed and dated July 1853 lower left Watercolour and indian ink on paper, 25.9 x 35.7 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €600 - €1,000

        Battle Scene Monogrammed and dated 1852 lower right Annotated on the reverse Ink on paper, 25.9 x 33.1 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Note: The present lot depicts a scene from the history of the Dukes of Burgundy belonging to the House of Valois - most likely the Battle of Mons-en-Vimeu in 1421. Philip the Good, also called Philip III of Burgundy (1396-1467), was Duke of Burgundy from 1419 until his death. In 1421 he finds himself in the middle of a battle near Abeville. Jean Luxembourg was torn from his horse and taken prisoner in battle. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €600 - €1,000

        Blondel Titled upper right Annotated Blondel ontdekt door zijn gezang de gevangenis van Richard Leeuwenhard and Voor m vdB on the reverse Watercolour and pencil on paper, 26.7 x 31.9 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Note: On the reverse the annotation Blondel ontdekt door zijn gezang de gevangenis van Richard Leeuwenhard (translated: "Blondel discovers the prison of Richard the Lionheart through his singing") revers to the poet, trouvère and lord of northern France Blondel de Nesle (circa 1155-1202). Blondel wrote 24 courtly songs, some motets and other songs. Although less is known about the life of Blondel de Nesle, some legends and anecdotes have survived. He bonds early on to Richard the Lionheart (king of England) and becomes his confidant. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €800 - €1,200

        Finding of Charles the Bold's Corpse Signed with initials and dated 55. lower right Oil on canvas, 34.3 x 30.7 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Note: The Battle of Nancy was the final and decisive battle of the Burgundian Wars, fought outside the walls of Nancy on 5 January 1477 by Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, against René II, Duke of Lorraine, and the Swiss Confederacy. René's forces won the battle, and Charles' mutilated body was found three days later - as depicted on the present lot. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €800 - €1,200

        Portrait of Manni Watercolour and indian ink on paper, 11.5 x 11.4 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Note: After his education at the drawing academy in The Hague, Willem de Famars Testas became specialised in depicting animals. This lasted until his travels to Egypt, that gave rise to his devotion to fashionable Orientalist style. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €800 - €1,200

        Vue dans le Fond du Tombeau de la Nourrieu d'Atmenoph II (Ramenita), Gournah Signed and dated 1860 lower right Annotated Vue dans le fond du tombeau de la nourrieu d'Atmenoph II (Ramenita) Gournah 1860. Trouvaille et déposillement d'un momie on the reverse Watercolour and ink on paper, 34.7 x 26 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Note: The present lot depicts a tomb belonging to the necropolis of Cheikh-Abdl-el-Gournah, located on the West Bank at Thebes in Upper Egypt. It is part of the archaeological area of Deir el-Bahari, and named after the doomed tomb of the local saint. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €800 - €1,200

        Bab'el Zoueléh au Kairo Annotated Bab lower right Titled on the reverse Pencil and watercolour on paper, 23.2 x 17.3 cm (image size) / 24.1 x 23 (sheet size) Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Note: Bāb is Arabic for 'door' or 'entrance'; from bawwaba (translated: "to divide into chapters or sections"). Bab Zuweila is one of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. It was also known as Bawabbat al-Mitwali during the Ottoman period, and is sometimes spelled Bab Zuwayla. It is considered one of the major landmarks of the city and is the last remaining southern gate from the walls of Fatimid Cairo in the eleventh and twelve century. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €800 - €1,200

        Oriental Horse Watercolour on paper, 24.2 x 34.3 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)
        Jun. 21, 2021

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834 - Arnhem 1896)

        Est: €800 - €1,200

        Mamluk in the Desert Annotated dessiné par Monsieur E. Prisse d'Avennes on the reverse Watercolour on paper, 25.2 x 34.8 cm Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist, thence by descent to the present owner Note: The annotation on the reverse of the present lot revers to the French archaeologist, Egyptologist, architect and writer Achille-Constant-Théodore-Émile Prisse d'Avennes (1807-1879). In 1827 when he reached Egypt, he was hired by the viceroy of Egypt, Muhammad Ali Pasha, as a civil engineer. He spent many years living as an Egyptian, adopting the name Idriss-effendi, learning to speak Arabic and practicing Islam. He stated that adopting Egyptian culture resulted in a greater understanding of Egyptian society and people. Willem de Famars Testas stayed in Egypt with Prisse from 1858 to 1860 and returned back home accompanied by a wealth of drawings and watercolours, which continued to inspire him for the rest of his life. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information: info@aagauctioneers.com

        AAG Auctioneers
      • Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). (Full-length portrait of a young woman holding a book).
        May. 20, 2021

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). (Full-length portrait of a young woman holding a book).

        Est: €100 - €150

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). (Full-length portrait of a young woman holding a book). Drawing, brush and brown wash, 25,2x17,3 cm., monogrammed "WFT".

        Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
      • Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). "Bertha".
        May. 20, 2021

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). "Bertha".

        Est: €100 - €150

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). "Bertha". Two drawings on 1 leaf, brush and brown wash, 17,3x25,3 cm., 2x monogrammed "WFT 57" and 1x titled. - Sl. yellowed. WITH on verso another unsigned drawing by the same depicting an historical scene with a fallen soldier and a young woman mourning. - Sl. yellowed.

        Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
      • Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). Tombeau de Roxchara, à Gournah, Thèbes, habité par une famille de fellah.
        Nov. 26, 2020

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). Tombeau de Roxchara, à Gournah, Thèbes, habité par une famille de fellah.

        Est: €400 - €500

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). Tombeau de Roxchara, à Gournah, Thèbes, habité par une famille de fellah. Watercolour, 24,5x33 cm., signed "W. Testas" and "1860" in pen and black ink. - Backed w. thin Japanese. Sl. yellowed; verso (vaguely) foxed/ stained. = Title supplied in pen and ink on verso. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXIX.

        Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
      • Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). (Seated young man a pipe). (Bearded man leaning agains a barrel and smoking a pipe).
        Nov. 26, 2020

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). (Seated young man a pipe). (Bearded man leaning agains a barrel and smoking a pipe).

        Est: €100 - €150

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). (Seated young man a pipe). (Bearded man leaning agains a barrel and smoking a pipe). Two drawings on 1 leaf, brush and brown wash, 17x25,5 cm., monogrammed "WT 56". - Sl. yellowed.

        Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
      • Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). "Klaartje Zevenster. Het feest op Hardestein". "Klaartje Zevenster. Aan het sterfbed van Klaasje".
        Nov. 26, 2020

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). "Klaartje Zevenster. Het feest op Hardestein". "Klaartje Zevenster. Aan het sterfbed van Klaasje".

        Est: €200 - €300

        Famars Testas, W. de (1834-1896). "Klaartje Zevenster. Het feest op Hardestein". "Klaartje Zevenster. Aan het sterfbed van Klaasje". Two drawings, brush and black wash, 15,5x21,5 and 32,5x23,5 cm., both signed "W. Testas", blank margins laid down under passepartout, both passepartouts w. mounted printed ticket supplying elaborate title. - Both sl. yellowed. The second drawing w. two white (mouldy?) spots. Passepartouts yellowed/ sl. foxed. = Original drawings for J. VAN LENNEP, Klaasje Zevenster (Leyden, A.W. Sijthoff, Leiden, ±1888-1890).

        Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)
        Jun. 23, 2015

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)

        Est: €2,000 - €3,000

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem) Un âne de bonne maison au Kaire signed 'W Testas' (lower right); and signed again and inscribed with title (on the reverse) chalk, watercolour and gouache on paper 298 x 404 mm.

        Christie's
      • NIEDERLANDE
        May. 06, 2013

        NIEDERLANDE

        Est: €500 - €600

        NIEDERLANDE Willem de Famars Testas (1834 - 1896) - Portrait eines Generals Öl auf Leinwand rechts oben signiert und datiert W. Testas 1857. Halbfigur in Uniform mit Säbel und angelegtem Ordensschmuck (u. a. Militär-Wilhelms-Orden). In altem reliefiertem Rahmen (neu vergoldet). Bildmaße ca. 92 x 71 cm Rahmenmaße ca. 111 x 90 cm. Leicht beschädigt Altersspuren restauriert. Der niederländische Maler W. Testas war auch als Grafiker tätig und ist mit Arbeiten im Reichsmuseum Amsterdam vertreten vgl. Thieme-Becker Bd. XXXII S. 561.

        Hermann Historica GmbH
      • WILLEM DE FAMARS TESTAS
        May. 18, 2011

        WILLEM DE FAMARS TESTAS

        Est: £10,000 - £15,000

        WILLEM DE FAMARS TESTAS DUTCH 1834 - 1896 THE WELL AND SYCAMORE IN EZBEKIEH SQUARE, CAIRO signed WTestas lower left; signed and inscribed on the reverse oil on canvas 50.5 by 73.5cm., 20 by 29in.

        Sotheby's
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)
        Dec. 16, 2010

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)

        Est: -

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem) A wanderer and her dog on the heath signed 'WTestas.' (lower right) and inscribed 'Hilversum' (lower left) charcoal, watercolour and gouache on paper 120 x 200 mm.

        Christie's
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)
        Dec. 15, 2010

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)

        Est: €300 - €500

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem) A wanderer and her dog on the heath signed 'WTestas.' (lower right) and inscribed 'Hilversum' (lower left) charcoal, watercolour and gouache on paper 120 x 200 mm.

        Christie's
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)
        Dec. 14, 2010

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)

        Est: €1,000 - €1,500

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem) Two elegant ladies and a gentleman on horseback with monogram (centre right) pen and ink on paper 196 x 253 mm. and 3 other works on paper depicting watermill 'de Hes aan de Klingelbeek', Cavelarists and a study of a naked men. (4)

        Christie's
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)
        Dec. 14, 2010

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem)

        Est: €300 - €500

        Willem de Famars Testas (Utrecht 1834-1896 Arnhem) A wanderer and her dog on the heath signed 'WTestas.' (lower right) and inscribed 'Hilversum' (lower left) charcoal, watercolour and gouache on paper 120 x 200 mm.

        Christie's
      • Jhr Jacob Carel Martens (1817-1872) with his daughters: preparing for a ride
        Apr. 15, 2008

        Jhr Jacob Carel Martens (1817-1872) with his daughters: preparing for a ride

        Est: €7,000 - €9,000

        Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch, 1834-1896) Jhr Jacob Carel Martens (1817-1872) with his daughters: preparing for a ride signed and dated 'W.Testas ft 1863.' (lower right) oil on canvas 50 x 70 cm.

        Christie's
      • Willem de Famars Testas Dutch, 1834-1896 , LE PUITS ET LE VIEUX SYCOMORE A LA PLACE DE L'ESBEKIEH AU KAIRE (EGYPTE)
        Apr. 24, 2007

        Willem de Famars Testas Dutch, 1834-1896 , LE PUITS ET LE VIEUX SYCOMORE A LA PLACE DE L'ESBEKIEH AU KAIRE (EGYPTE)

        Est: €12,000 - €15,000

        signed l.l.; signed and titled on the reverse oil on canvas

        Sotheby's
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch, 1834-1896)
        Oct. 25, 2005

        Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch, 1834-1896)

        Est: €5,000 - €7,000

        Binnenplein te Kairo: on an Oriental square signed 'WTestas' (lower right) pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper 48 x 34.5 cm.

        Christie's
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch, 1834-1896)
        Apr. 26, 2005

        Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch, 1834-1896)

        Est: €2,000 - €3,000

        Chickens in an orchard signed and dated 'WTestas-81' (lower left) oil on canvas laid down on panel 22.5 x 35 cm.

        Christie's
      • WILLEM DE FAMARS TESTAS, DUTCH,1834-1896 VIEW OF THE KERKSTRAAT, ZANDVOORT
        Mar. 22, 2005

        WILLEM DE FAMARS TESTAS, DUTCH,1834-1896 VIEW OF THE KERKSTRAAT, ZANDVOORT

        Est: €1,000 - €1,500

        signed and dated ´87 l.l. watercolour

        Sotheby's
      • WILLEM DE FAMARS TESTAS (Dutch, 1834-1896) FIGURES AMONGST THE RUINS
        Aug. 25, 2004

        WILLEM DE FAMARS TESTAS (Dutch, 1834-1896) FIGURES AMONGST THE RUINS

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Fine watercolor scene shows two women and child in alcove of a ruined building. Nice architectural details. Women are dressed in blue outfits. Signed middle right "W. Testas". Housed in what appears to be its original frame and wide matte, which are as is. Label from Hastings & Davenport frame makers Boston on reverse.

        James D. Julia
      • Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch, 1834-1896)
        Apr. 29, 2003

        Willem de Famars Testas (Dutch, 1834-1896)

        Est: $4,508 - $6,762

        An oasis in Egypt signed 'WTestas.' (lower left) oil on canvas 36 x 54.5 cm. NOTES Willem de Famars Testas was born in 1834 in Utrecht. After having finished his studies at the Academy of The Hague, he had the opportunity to join the party of Emile Prisse d' Avennes, a distant relative, on an oriental expedition. The goal of this expedition was to record Arab monuments as illustrations for Prisse's books 'L'Art Arabe' and 'L'histoire de l'art gypti‚n. The party was to comprise of the author, a draughtsman, a photographer and Willem de Famars Testas. His presence was to benefit his own personal development but he was subsequently recruited as draughtsman because the official one never appeared. After returning from his expedition to Holland after two years, the artist not only had a great number of drawings for Prisse, but also a vast collection of sketches of animals, objects and landscapes. These sketches were the basis for his oeuvre, which mainly consists of every day life in the Orient. After having made contact with several international artdealers he was invited in 1868 by the famous French Orientalist Jean-Leon G‚rome (1824-1904) to join a number of his fellow artists on a trip to the Orient. Following this second trip to the Orient Willem de Famars Testas moved to Brussels in 1872. This composition depicts a scene on the outskirts of an Egyptian town where desert and town meet. In the present lot his use of warm colours, animals and local dress are a fine example of Willem de Famars Testas ability to render the flavour of the Orient on canvas.

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