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Curiger, Joseph Benedict the Elder - portrait of man
This wax miniature portrait is inscribed below the bust "Benedict Curiger fecit 1808". Joseph Benedict Curiger the Elder (1754-1819) died in Paris. Plate 63 in Pyke is similar. The sitter is unknown. 943
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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