Sale 7923
New York, East
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23 October 1996
Property from the Estate of Greer G. Fogelson
Price realised
USD 7,475
Estimate
Manuel Obiols de Delgado (Spanish, 19th Century) A Los Toros signed and dated 'M. Obiols de Delgado/Madrid/1897' lower right oil on canvas 18¾ x 34 3/8in. (47.6 x 87.3cm.)
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This scene depicts the Plaza de Toros, Madrid, with the Picadors and Matadors being escorted toward the ring.
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