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FRENCH MARINE OIL PAINTING BY MAXIME LOUIS MAUFRA - Maxime Camille Louis Maufra, French, 1861 to 1918, oil painting on canvas depicting a marine scene with Red Sail Boats. Signed lower left. Framed. Provenance: Weiss Auctions, Lynbrook, NY, United States, April 06, 2022, lot 1307. Maxime Maufra is known for Landscape and marine painting. Maxime Maufra was a French landscape and marine painter, etcher and lithographer. He was born in Nantes and began to paint at the age of eighteen. Maufra was encouraged by two local artists, the brothers Leduc, and was later sent to Liverpool to train for a commercial career; in 1883 he returned to France. From 1884 to 90, he worked in commerce at Nantes, painting in his spare time. During this time, the artist became acquainted with Impressionism and was encouraged by the Nantes painter Le Roux and the sculptor Le Bourg. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions: Frame 23 1/2 x 26 3/4 in., Canvas 21 1/2 x 18 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Repaired hole on canvas. Paint loss. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.