Malvina Cornell Hoffman, Matador Sculpture

(New York, 1887-1966)

Matador, 1953, signed on base "M. Hoffman 1953", with foundry stamp "Cire Perdue Valsuani", patinated bronze, 12-1/4 x 7 x 5-1/4 in., on a stepped, painted wood plinth, 1-1/4 x 5 x 4 in.

Provenance: Christie's New York, September 7, 2005, lot 90 , sold for $2,880 with premium; Private Collection, Kansas City
Condition Report: gold patina, wear to wood plinth