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The Last Matador: Vintage Poster of the Deadly Manolete Bullfight, August 8 1947
The Last Matador: Vintage Poster of the Deadly Manolete Bullfight, August 8 1947

The Last Matador: Vintage Poster of the Deadly Manolete Bullfight, August 8 1947

$ 2376

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Very good. Bright colors, slight fray on edges, fold marks in center. In surprisingly good state given its age and ephemeral nature.
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Object Type: Poster
  • Industry: Movies
  • Size: Approx 32 in x 15 in
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
  • Modified Item: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Little did the audience know, but the August 28th, 1947 bullfight at the Plaza de Toros de Linares was to be the last for Spain's most beloved bullfighter, Manuel Rodriguez-better known as 'Manolete.'
    This rare piece of ephemeral art commemorates the deadly match between Manolete and Luis Miguel "Dominguin" that would result in the fatal goring of Manolete by the fifth bull in the ring and Dominguin claiming the title of Number One Matador on the international bullfighting scene by pure default. Painted as a memorial mid-century by famed Spanish bullfighting painter Antonio Caesero--only one other print has ever come up online for auction previously. This rare and macabre tribute to the sport was collected as part of my grandparent's larger collection of bullfighting memorabilia at some point during their travels to Spanish and Mexican bullfighting events.
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    Translation:
    Poco sabía el público, pero la corrida de toros del 28 de agosto de 1947 en la Plaza de Toros de Linares sería la última para el torero más querido de España, Manuel Rodríguez, mejor conocido como 'Manolete'. Esta rara pieza de arte efímero anuncia la coincidencia entre Manolete y Luis Miguel "Dominguin" que resultaría en la corrida fatal de Manolete y Dominguin reclamando el título de Número Uno en la escena taurina internacional por defecto.