Malvina Cornell Hoffman, Matador Sculpture

(New York, 1887-1966)

Matador Muleta, 1953, signed in bronze base "Malvina Hoffman 1953", Stamped "Roman Bronze Works, Inc. N.Y.", bronze with brown, verdigris and golden patination, 12 x 9 x 6 in., with slate veneer and wood plinth, 3/4 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.

Provenance: Christie's New York, November 29, 2005, Lot 737, sold for $5,400 with premium; Private Collection, Kansas City
Condition Report: bronze in good condition; base lacking a side of veneer