Physical training / Weightlifting / Desbonnet - Lot 24

Physical training / Weightlifting / Desbonnet Two original diplomas: a) "Haltérophile Club de France", Diplôme d'Athlète (weight and dumbbells) awarded to Mr. Rabaut Désiré of Tourcoing, for having completed the classic exercises of Professor Desbonnet's method imposed by the Haltérophile Club rules described by "L'Auto-Vélo". Silver medal, développé 170, jeté 200, arraché à droite 120 kg. Signed by President Jules Parent (see Mich's original drawing), and referee Auguste Dubois. The illustration is magnificent, with a double Professor Desbonnet, full-length left. Hardback. Imp. Jouhate. 46 x 34 cm (diploma only), with stand 60 x 48 cm. Circa 1902 (?) b) Professor's diploma awarded to Mr. Jean Coulon (January 23, 1943). Ecoles de Culture Physique Desbonnet, 48 Fbg Poissonnière. Signed Desbonnet and Dr. Rouhet. Beautiful antique scene of sport in the City. With the words "where intelligence and physical exercise are treated equally". Dirt and chips. Two major pieces on the golden age of physical culture, its executives and champions.