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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A MATADOR
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Probably depicting FRANCISCO ARJONA CÚHARES, modelled holding sword, on black slate plinth
9 in. (23 cm.) high

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Francisco Arjona Cúharies (1818-1868), was one of the most eminent bullfighters of all time as demonstrated by the fact that bullfighting is often referred to as 'the art of Cúchares'.

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