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Here Are Some Louis Pasteur Signed Items We’ve Sold:
Scarce and Distinguished Signed Portrait of the History-Altering Scientist, Louis Pasteur
Signed photo of Louis Pasteur, the pioneering French microbiologist and chemist who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. Exceptional 4.25″ x 6.5″ formal seated cabinet portrait by A. Gershel of Paris, signed beside his image in ink, “L. Pasteur / Juin 1886.” Pasteur’s signature here came less than a year after he first showed the French Academy of Sciences promising results of his treatment against rabies in humans, and three months following his March 1886 presentation of a study of 350 inoculated with his rabies vaccine – of which there was only one unsuccessful treatment. In near fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks, a tiny wrinkle near left edge, and a slight bowing to the image. Sold for $2,912.
Louis Pasteur autograph letter signed, and written at lower portion of another letter addressed to him, dated 29 June 1889. Translated from French and reading in full, ”My dear Rene, I do not have Mr. Audin’s address. Have the kindness to add my heartfelt congratulations to yours. I salute through Mr. Audin a new success for microbial studies. No one can bring to them a more firm conviction. Hello and friendship.” Signed ”L. Pasteur”, one page letter measures 4.25” x 5” and is matted and framed with a portrait of Pasteur and a small plaque to an overall size of 15.5” x 13.5”. Some intersecting folds and repaired tears to left corner, else very good to near fine condition. Sold for $2,500.
Louis Pasteur Signed Portrait Engraving
Louis Pasteur signed portrait engraving, showing the scientist with his granddaughter Camille Vallery-Radot. Engraving by Leon Bonnat is the same that hangs in the Pasteur Museum. Pasteur’s autograph dedication reads, “to Mademoiselle Louise Vercel / affectionate recollection / L Pasteur / Arbois September 1886″. Engraving on a large sheet of Japanese paper measures 15″ x 20″, framed to 16.25″ x 21”. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $1,785.
Louis Pasteur signed photogravure, showing the scientist at work in his laboratory. Pasteur’s achievements in the field of microbiology and also vaccination against rabies and anthrax are credited with saving millions of lives. Original print published in 1886 by M. Knoedler & Co. is signed at lower right, ”L. Pasteur” in fine fountain pen. Measures 15.75” x 19.75”. Light dampstaining to left edge and scattered foxing. Overall in very good condition with a fine image and bold signature. Sold for $1,250.
To auction, sell or consign your Louis Pasteur, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).