France Plaque en Bronze - l'Escrimeuse - Concours d'Arts des Jeux Olypimpiques 1924 - Par Ernesta Robert Merignac

This is a bronze plaque commemorating the Art Competitions of the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, created by the artist Ernesta Robert-Merignac.

The plaque measures 4 cm in height and 7.5 cm in width. It depicts a fencer, a favorite subject of the artist, who created numerous portraits of important figures in fencing, as well as portraits of Marshals Joffre and Foch.

Ernesta Robert-Merignac (1859-1933) was a renowned artist, having won the Sculpture Prize of the Union of Women Painters and Sculptors in 1911. In 1913, the Salon dedicated an entire room to exhibiting her works. Her participation in the artistic competitions of the 1924 Summer Olympic Games testifies to her commitment to the artistic and sporting field.

This bronze plaque is a testament to the era when the Olympic Games included artistic competitions, thus reflecting the Olympic ideal of the union of body and mind. It highlights the talent of Ernesta Robert-Merignac, an artist who immortalized important personalities and scenes of her time.

The plaque is a collector's item for enthusiasts of art, sports history, and the Olympic Games. It represents a fragment of the artistic and sporting history of the early 20th century, testifying to the role of women artists in the society of that time.