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Georges Goursat Art

French, b. 1863

Georges Goursat was a French caricaturist known as Sem. In 1888, Goursat self-published three albums of caricatures, signing them Sem. It is thought that this was in tribute to the early 19th-century French caricaturist and lithographer Charles Amédée de Noé, who signed his caricatures for the periodical “Le Monde Illustré” as "Cham." A charming and talented man, Goursat was working in Paris at the time of the opening of the Universal Exposition in 1900, where the Art Nouveau style in architecture and decoration was hugely popular. His inspiration came from observing French high society enjoying life at restaurants, at the opera and at the races. Goursat actually chose horse racing as his way of entry to French "Beau Monde." Just three months after his arrival to Paris he self-published an album titled “Le Turf” with caricatures of many prominent Parisians. The success of this album made him famous overnight. Goursat supported himself selling illustrations both humorous and serious to the French major periodicals of the day. He put together albums of caricatures depicting high society in Monte Carlo, Deauville, the Cote d’Azur, and Paris. He wrote articles and created posters illustrating the tourist towns of Deauville, Cannes and Monte Carlo. His art is particularly associated with the Belle Epoque and his unique style of drawing brought him great success and fame.

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"Lavender Pochette"
By Georges Goursat (Sem)
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic c1900 colour lithograph portrait by 'Sem' aka Georges Goursat (1863-1934) depicting 'Sampieri' from the album 'Le Turf' Print Sz: 15 1/4"H x 10 1/2"W Art Sz: 19"H x 15"W
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Early 1900s Georges Goursat Art

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Lithograph

Rare Vintage Art Deco "White Bottoms" Lithograph Pochoir
By Georges Goursat (Sem)
Located in Surfside, FL
This listing is for the one plate. the cover is not included Lithographs part printed in colour, finished by hand This portfolio of lively loose pochoir plates sets its sights on pretty much white the title implies: white folks doin' some Jazz Age rump-shakin' to the music of black musicians-a fleshy matron caught up in the groove or banker types Charlestoning the night away, for example. Sem's eye is incomparable, capable of creating figures that are full of life and rich in personality, Sem, 1863-1934 Goursat, Georges Marie, classic art deco style artist...
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20th Century Art Deco Georges Goursat Art

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Lithograph

Rare Vintage Art Deco "White Bottoms" Lithograph Pochoir
By Georges Goursat (Sem)
Located in Surfside, FL
This listing is for the one plate. the cover is not included Lithographs part printed in colour, finished by hand This portfolio of lively loose pochoir plates sets its sights on pretty much white the title implies: white folks doin' some Jazz Age rump-shakin' to the music of black musicians-a fleshy matron caught up in the groove or banker types Charlestoning the night away, for example. Sem's eye is incomparable, capable of creating figures that are full of life and rich in personality, Sem, 1863-1934 Goursat, Georges Marie, classic art deco style artist...
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20th Century Art Deco Georges Goursat Art

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Lithograph

SEM Folio
By Georges Goursat (Sem)
Located in Bristol, CT
Each plate: 14"H x 28 1/2"W 40 plates: 32 single plates 4 double plates w/ pencil character names on verso of each plate Georges Goursat (1863–1934), known as Sem, was a French ca...
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20th Century Georges Goursat Art

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Lithograph

Monte Carlo SEM circa 1910s Folio
By Georges Goursat (Sem)
Located in Bristol, CT
Each plate 20 1/4" x 13 1/2" 1 4-fold plate 2 2-fold plates Georges Goursat (1863–1934), known as Sem, was a French caricaturist famous during the Belle Époque. Life and works Yo...
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1910s Georges Goursat Art

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Lithograph

Le Turf SEM Folio
By Georges Goursat (Sem)
Located in Bristol, CT
20"H x 14"W 28 single plates 2 double-plates Stamped: Adolphe Legoupy 6, Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris Georges Goursat (1863–1934), known as Sem, was a French caricaturist famo...
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20th Century Georges Goursat Art

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Lithograph

SEM Parisian Folio
By Georges Goursat (Sem)
Located in Bristol, CT
19 of 22 plates present Lacking plates 5, 12 & 21 Print Sz: 20 1/2"H x 14"W Georges Goursat (1863–1934), known as Sem, was a French caricaturist famous during the Belle Époque. L...
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20th Century Georges Goursat Art

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Lithograph, Watercolor

SEM circa 1910s Folio
By Georges Goursat (Sem)
Located in Bristol, CT
circa 1910s Plate Sz: 20.5"H x 14.25"W 29 plates 3 double-plates 25 single plates 1 double-sided plate 12.25"H x 17.75"W Georges Goursat (1863–1934), known as Sem, was a French...
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1910s Georges Goursat Art

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Lithograph

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Rare Vintage Art Deco "White Bottoms" Lithograph Pochoir
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Georges Goursat art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Georges Goursat art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Georges Goursat in lithograph, paint, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Georges Goursat art, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Maurice Dufrêne, George Barbier, and Edouard Benedictus. Georges Goursat art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $12,000, while the average work can sell for $3,000.

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