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Helmle, Sebastian - portrait of lady 1838
This miniature portrait is only signed with a monogram "H", but it is the companion to the adjacent portrait and can be attributed to Sebastian Helmle (1799-1841). The sitter is unknown. 209
The term "historical detective" may sound a little strange, but is the easiest way to express the intent of this research.
Seeking information to expand historical knowledge and finding, surprisingly often, "conventional wisdom" needs revision
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