Matador
José Cubero Gabardón (1818 - 1877)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1830 - 1877
Materials
Polychrome terracotta and giltwood
Measurements
360 mm (H); 250 mm (W)
Place of origin
Malaga
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32654.1
Summary
Polychrome terracotta figure of a matador by Jose Cubero Gabardon (1818-1877) . Paper label on base of figure reads; JOSE CUBERO, / Pasaje de Heredia, Malaga and a circular gilded wooden stand on three button feet with faded velvet top and labelled underneath; FROM / H. HETLEY, / 13, / WIGMORE STREET, / London.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
José Cubero Gabardón (1818 - 1877), sculptor H. Hetley, maker