Antique bronze relief plaques featuring the Roman deities Mars and Minerva (Minerve), sculpted by N. Laval. These highly detailed repoussé portraits depict the gods in ornate classical helmets with mythological creatures and scrollwork banners. Mounted on aged blue velvet over wooden boards, these pieces exhibit a significant patina and historical character. The relief work is signed "N. LAVAL. SC" on the base of each bust.

Measurements:
• Height: 19.25"
• Width: 13"

Artist: N. Laval
Subject: Mars and Minerva (Minerve)
Material: Bronze, Velvet, Wood
Technique: Repoussé / Relief
Mounting: Velvet on Wood
Style: Neoclassical / Renaissance Revival
Era: 19th Century
Origin: France
Quantity: Set of 2
Color: Bronze, Blue
Features: Signed by artist

Keywords: Mythology, Roman God, Goddess of Wisdom, War God, French Antiques, Wall Decor, Metal Art, Victorian, Grand Tour, Dark Academia, Curio, Relic, Bas Relief