Gymnastique/ Belfort/ Valentigney/ Vaise/ Lyon/ Toulouse/ Sc - Lot 199

Gymnastique/ Belfort/ Valentigney/ Vaise/ Lyon/ Toulouse/ Schillinger/ Castex/ Trinquier-Trianon/ Collioure. Three original diplomas in very average condition (to be covered), but evoking the fine competitive career of a gymnast from the Alsacienne de Belfort, a certain Emile Schillinger. a) Union des Sociétés de Gymnastique, Pays de Montbéliard, we certify that M/Schillinger Emile from the Alsacienne obtained the 15th prize at the XXVIth Union Competition, which took place on August 13 and 14, 1911. With a beautiful creation of the proud lion of Belfort by Louis Trinquier-Trianon (1853-1922), 45X55; b) Association de Gymnastique de Lyon et du Rhône, Xvè Concours Régional organisé par "L'Eclair de Lyon" à Vaise, les 3 et 4 juillet 1909..." The handsome gymnast is a lightning rod, the Rhône flows under the bridges of Lyon. The 10th prize goes to M.Emile Schillinger of the Alsacienne de Belfort. With stamp and signatures. 45X55. By Caillet (?); c) XIIè Fête-Concours de l'Association des Sociétés de Gymnastique et de Tir du Midi, Ville de Toulouse, by Georges Castex de Collioure (1860-1943), June 10-12, 1911. Clémence Isaure, Toulouse's godmother, awards her laurels to the wise gymnast with belt and harness... "Dipôme de Championnat Artistique (Anciens), 1er Prix décerné à M.Schillinger de l'Alsacienne de Belfort. Lithograph 48x64. Important and beautiful despite its two tears.