Pair of French Belle Epoque Plaques of Artemis and Britomartis

fourth quarter 19th century, gilt-copper electrotypes backed with resin, the plaque of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, with her bow and arrow aimed at a deer, and the plaque of Britomartis, the goddess of fishing and hunting, with a net of fish against a ground of sea creatures, both now in contemporary giltwood frames, marked "Geschutz" and "Depose", indicating where the designs were patented.
sight h. 19", w. 10-1/4", framed h. 27-1/2", w. 19-1/4"

Provenance: Estate of Norma Crawford Myers, Dallas, Texas.

Both in very good condition with copious rich, crisp detail with a few areas of faint rubbing. One with several small areas of bright green oxidation. The "Diana" plaque also impressed "LB" in script. The frames with mocha velvet liners. PLEASE NOTE: These plaques are not bronze. They are copper electroplate.