Reference:6336 Dr Paul Roux, 25th Anniversary of his Directorship of the Pasteur Institute, 1913

Bust of Roux to left.

Seven-line inscription, radiate star above, encircled by a wreath.

By Victor Peter.

Bronze. 65 mm.

Condition: Extremely fine.

Notes:

A superb portrait by Victor Peter, an outstanding medallist; a scarce medal and the first occasion of handling. Dr Pierre Paul Roux (1853-1933), French physician and bacteriologist; and one of the closest collaborators of Dr Louis Pasteur and founders of the Pasteur Institute.