Joseph Charles Francois ( 1851 - 1949 ) was a Belgian painter. Joseph Charles Francois s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 185.76 USD for bûcheron à la cognée in 2004 to 11043.15 USD for A la Mer du Nord in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.