Oil Painting of Concarneau Brittany, Signed “M”

Antique framed oil painting depicting a coastal harbor scene in Concarneau, Brittany, showing traditional sailboats, figures along the quay, and fortified stone architecture reflected in calm water. The composition captures a quiet maritime moment with expressive brushwork and a muted coastal palette typical of early 20th-century French regional painting.

The work is signed with a simple monogram “M” in the lower right corner, and bears a handwritten dedication on the reverse in French:
“Pour Suzanne, un coin de la belle anse de Concarneau.”
(“For Suzanne, a corner of the beautiful cove at Concarneau.”)

The painting is housed in its original gilded wood frame with a white inner slip. The reverse is panel-backed with period hanging hardware, consistent with studio or gift paintings of the era. A warm, authentic piece well suited to coastal, European, or collected interiors.

Dimensions & Details:

Origin: France (Concarneau, Brittany c. 1920s–1940s

Artist: Monogrammed “M” (unidentified)

Medium: Oil on panel (board)

Frame: Original gilt wood frame

Dimensions:

Overall (with frame):
38 × 40 cm
approx. 15 × 15.75 in

Artwork (visible):
35 × 27 cm
approx. 13.75 × 10.6 in

Condition

Good antique condition overall. Surface texture, visible brushwork, and minor age-related wear are consistent with period oil paintings. Frame shows light patina and small imperfections from age, contributing to its character. No major losses or restorations noted.