Sale 2466 - Lot 288
Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500
(WOMAN BULLFIGHTER)
A series of 6 photographs depicting noted "torera" Bertha Trujillo of Colombia.
With shots of Trujillo tempting a bull with her cape, using her sword in a battle against the beast, and exiting the ring bloodied and exhausted, but victorious; accompanied by three pages of related information about Trujillo's career. Ferrotyped silver prints, the images measuring approximately 9 1/2x7 1/2 inches (24.1x19.1 cm.), and one reverse, the sheets slightly larger, each with a Hamilton Wright press agency hand stamp on verso. 1955-56
A series of 6 photographs depicting noted "torera" Bertha Trujillo of Colombia.
With shots of Trujillo tempting a bull with her cape, using her sword in a battle against the beast, and exiting the ring bloodied and exhausted, but victorious; accompanied by three pages of related information about Trujillo's career. Ferrotyped silver prints, the images measuring approximately 9 1/2x7 1/2 inches (24.1x19.1 cm.), and one reverse, the sheets slightly larger, each with a Hamilton Wright press agency hand stamp on verso. 1955-56
Additional Details
From the Jay Culver Family Collection.
These photographs were printed in the April 16, 1956 issue of LIFE Magazine.
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These photographs were printed in the April 16, 1956 issue of LIFE Magazine.
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Exhibition Hours
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