£4,600
A WEDGWOOD ANTI-SLAVERY MEDALLION, C. 1787. depicting a figure kneeling in supplication, his ankles and wrists manacled, inscribed 'AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER?,' unmarked, circa 1787, 30mm, in a turned wooden frame, paper labels verso, 8cm x 9cm overall This medallion is one of Josiah Wedgwood's most celebrated productions and the modelling is traditionally attributed to William Hackwood. Similar examples were sold by Bonhams on 15 November 2017, lot 148 and on 2 November 2015, lot 81.
slightly discoloured and with some small rim chips to reverse.
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