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The construction remains part of the work. Courtin’s thought is left on the surface — measured, corrected and still slightly unresolved.\n\nFor us, it is an object about making rather than completion: a quiet document of how an image comes into being.","brand":"OBJECT AGENCY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266577604873,"sku":null,"price":1160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5290\/4457\/files\/ulxxflzd2pygikibv6am.jpg?v=1787141591"},{"product_id":"pair-of-monumental-forged-iron-floor-candleholders-portugal-1970s","title":"Pair of Monumental Forged Iron Floor Candleholders, Portugal, 1970s","description":"A monumental pair of hand-forged iron floor candleholders of exceptional scale. 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