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Émile Godchaux 1900’ French ocean Scene Beached Boat and Figures Oil on Canvas

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Émile Godchaux 1900’ French Coastal Scene Beached Boat and Figures Oil on Canvas Big Size Artist: Émile Godchaux (1860–1938) Title: French Coastal Scene – Beached Boats and Figures Date: Circa 1900 Medium: Oil on canvas Canvas dimensions: 101 × 65 cm (39.7 × 25.6 in) Framed dimensions: 129 × 93 cm (50.8 × 36.6 in) Frame: Original, richly carved and gilded wood frame – excellent condition Signature: Signed “Godchaux” lower right Condition: Outstanding original condition. Canvas is healthy, not relined, with no holes or tears. Minor surface impurities; a professional cleaning is recommended to restore the painting’s full luminosity. No restorations or overpainting. Subject: A lively and evocative marine scene depicting a beach with figures, fishing boats on the shore, and a dramatic sky. A strong example of French coastal painting from the Belle Époque era. Provenance: Private French collection Authenticity: Guaranteed. Artist listed in Bénézit Dictionary of Artists and referenced in multiple public auction records. ⸻ Émile Godchaux (1860–1938) was a French painter born in Bordeaux, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often confused with his brother Alfred, he is known for his marine scenes, landscapes, floral compositions, and genre scenes. His works are academically sound yet filled with emotional atmosphere, often reminiscent of late Romanticism. Godchaux’s paintings are regularly sold in major auction houses (Drouot, Bonhams, Artcurial), and appear in international collections. He is featured in the Bénézit Dictionary of Artists and other art historical references. ⸻ A superb French oil on canvas by Émile Godchaux (1860–1938), depicting a dramatic beach scene with figures and boats, typical of the French marine tradition around 1900. Signed lower right, in its original carved giltwood frame, this work is in exceptional condition. No damage, no relining, and ready for light surface cleaning to enhance its tonal range. A striking and atmospheric painting, ideal for collectors of 19th-century coastal art. ⸻ Émile Godchaux painting, French marine art, 19th century oil on canvas, Belle Époque painting, coastal scene, giltwood frame, Godchaux French school, beach figures, fishing boats, original signed painting, academic realism, Godchaux 1stdibs, listed French artist.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 50.79 in (129 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10449245918012

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