Set of two commemorative plaques: - Lot 19

Set of two commemorative plaques: - Rectangular bronze plaque: Comité français des expositions à l'étranger 1899. Obverse: Seated allegory of commerce and industry. Signed L. Bottée (Louis, 1852-1941) and dated 99 Reverse: Tree with tools at its feet, Inscription: "COMITE / FRANCAIS / DES / EXPOSITIONS / A / L'ETRANGER" . In exergue: recipient's name. 65 x 43 cm - Rectangular silver-plated bronze plaque: Société d'encouragement à l'art et à l'industrie. Obverse: Helmeted Marianne. Inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" "SOCIETE D'ENCOURAGEMENT A L'ART ET A L'INDUSTRIE". Signed O. ROTY (Oscar, 1846-1911) Reverse: Minerva advises Vulcan forging a shield with Medusa's head. Inscriptions: "MINERVE ADVISES VULCAIN". Plaque with recipient's name and dated 1926. 60 x 45 mm