Prize-fighter statue

Spelter and bronze sculpture of a black boxer or wrestler. The figure is depicted standing with arms outstretched. On a bronze plinth with a bronze belt with traces of black paint. Part of the Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2470
Collection: Sculpture; Special collections
Type: Statuette
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements: Statue: 120 x 70 x 60 mm