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The head of Sir Alexander Fleming, young in appearance and set on a square marble pedestal.

The Royal Society

London

Title

Sir Alexander Fleming (1881–1955)

Date

1948

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 28.8 x W 18.9 x D 23.3 cm;
Plinth: H 16 x W 12 x D 12 cm

Accession number

RS.13608

Acquisition method

acquired by the Society, 1970

Work type

Sculpture

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6–9 Carlton House Terrace, London, Greater London SW1Y 5AG England

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