Extremely Rare Wedgwood Dark Blue Dip Basalt Medallion – Death of Solomon Gessner
Circa 1800 – Museum-Quality Basalt Relief Portrait
A superb and rare Wedgwood dark blue dip basalt medallion, depicting the poignant Death of Solomon Gessner. This finely detailed relief captures the somber classical theme with exceptional craftsmanship, typical of Wedgwood’s neoclassical basalt works around the early 19th century.
Markings:
Impressed WEDGWOOD mark, accompanied by a hand-written ink inscription of the number 36.
Condition:
Excellent condition given its age, with crisp relief and no damage.
Dimensions (approx):
Diameter/Height: 1 1/2″
Width: 1″
A genuine museum piece and a highly sought-after object for serious collectors of historic Wedgwood basalt medallions and neoclassical art.
