Jarvis - Oil on Canvas Assistance

seando100 · May 27th, 2008, 04:13 PM

I'm trying to find out about a painting left to me by my grandfather. It is a oil on canvas, abstract painting. The signature is Jarvis (I believe although others have suggested a Jaruis as well), but I'm having a difficult time finding anything about this particular artist. If anyone out there can help I would greatly appreciate it!

The painting is in excellent condition and it's a beautiful piece of abstract work and measures about 4x3 feet.

I’ve attached an overall picture, close up of signature, a special notation on the back, some close-ups to show texture and stroke and the back.
If there is anyone out there who can help me, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!

August 24th, 2008, 05:14 PM

Hello, I just purchase a Jarvis oil painting at auction. On the back there is a note that this painting was made for Du Dyn Interiors. There is also a note about the artist, he was born in Antwerp, Belguim. Other than that, I too am looking for additional information. The signatures match on both of our paintings.

September 3rd, 2008, 03:16 PM

I just purchased a Jarvis Oil on wood - 40"x40" ... signature is pretty similar --I'm also trying to find out more info about the artist -- it has an original price tag - Hillson Interiors, Brookline, Ma -- looks to from the 50's - store no longer in business...

TJL1949 · September 3rd, 2008, 07:19 PM

Have one also , bought in 1968 , his name is Jarvis , came from antwerp to the states early 60s , have seen several others over the years in the back ground of movies , tv and commercials, when i bought this one there were 3
others there as well , leads me to think there could be a few out there.
Some research took me to a Don Jarvis in Vancouver , his work is similar but
not positive, would like to know more myself, keep hunting

December 6th, 2008, 01:45 AM

Hello, I too have an original Jarvis painting, bought at an old second hand store about 6 years ago. Mine looks very much like the one seando100 has shown us here, except the colors in mine are in the green family. The back of the painting has a few things, a metal plate that says Superior Continental Corporation - for which I can't find any info, also has glued on paper that says style #416, something about the framers but its torn and not legible, also Miller's Office Equip and then Subject: original oil, Artist: Jarvis. The signature also matches. Unfortunately I am in the same boat as all of you, having difficulty finding additional information. Am happy to know, that I am not alone in appreciating his/her artwork. Should I discover anything, will share, and please do the same. Thanks.

December 6th, 2008, 01:49 AM

One more thing, not sure what the other paintings look like, however, everytime I look at mine I see different images, mostly females - outlines and maybe one dog- not completely sold on that yet. Has anyone else noticed this in the painting you have?

November 19th, 2009, 03:00 PM

I have a Jarvis oil. I bought it in Fan Francisco in 1972. I can't find anything on this artist. It is diffidently the same person. It's 4'x 5' in sixe. Very contemporary and stunning.

mbr · August 24th, 2010, 12:37 PM

Did anyone in this thread, find the artist...Jarvis who painted these abstracts?
I too have one. Would like to know his full name.

scottle · February 24th, 2011, 09:38 PM

I have a Jarvis painting, I would like to know the full name of the artist. I am curious if anyone has had something similar appraised?

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Originally Posted by seando100

I'm trying to find out about a painting left to me by my grandfather. It is a oil on canvas, abstract painting. The signature is Jarvis (I believe although others have suggested a Jaruis as well), but I'm having a difficult time finding anything about this particular artist. If anyone out there can help I would greatly appreciate it!

The painting is in excellent condition and it's a beautiful piece of abstract work and measures about 4x3 feet.

I’ve attached an overall picture, close up of signature, a special notation on the back, some close-ups to show texture and stroke and the back.
If there is anyone out there who can help me, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!

August 10th, 2011, 08:16 AM

I also have one. Same signature. Mine is painted on plywood. It was framed in L.A. Does anyone know more about the artist? Thanks!

November 5th, 2011, 07:20 PM

Like the previous post, I also have a Jarvis oil painting on wood. I am definitely interested in knowing more about this artist.

January 18th, 2012, 07:53 PM

I got one too that I am trying to sell.
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/clt/2770384137.html

IvanP · May 1st, 2012, 09:54 PM

I just found a Jarvis Oil on plywood - 40"x40" on a local trifthstore, theyre asking fo $85, this is a very impresive contemporary paint, I have no idea if this can be an easy re-sell.

August 24th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#2
Unregistered Posts: n/a	I have a Jarvis painting as well, would like to know more. Hello, I just purchase a Jarvis oil painting at auction. On the back there is a note that this painting was made for Du Dyn Interiors. There is also a note about the artist, he was born in Antwerp, Belguim. Other than that, I too am looking for additional information. The signatures match on both of our paintings.

September 3rd, 2008, 03:16 PM	#3
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Jarvis Oil Painting I just purchased a Jarvis Oil on wood - 40"x40" ... signature is pretty similar --I'm also trying to find out more info about the artist -- it has an original price tag - Hillson Interiors, Brookline, Ma -- looks to from the 50's - store no longer in business...

August 10th, 2011, 08:16 AM	#10
Unregistered Posts: n/a	jarvis painting I also have one. Same signature. Mine is painted on plywood. It was framed in L.A. Does anyone know more about the artist? Thanks!

November 5th, 2011, 07:20 PM	#11
Chris M Posts: n/a	Jarvis painting on wood Like the previous post, I also have a Jarvis oil painting on wood. I am definitely interested in knowing more about this artist.

January 18th, 2012, 07:53 PM	#12
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Jarvis abstract I got one too that I am trying to sell. http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/clt/2770384137.html

September 3rd, 2008, 07:19 PM	#4
TJL1949 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	jarvis oil paintig Have one also , bought in 1968 , his name is Jarvis , came from antwerp to the states early 60s , have seen several others over the years in the back ground of movies , tv and commercials, when i bought this one there were 3 others there as well , leads me to think there could be a few out there. Some research took me to a Don Jarvis in Vancouver , his work is similar but not positive, would like to know more myself, keep hunting

December 6th, 2008, 01:45 AM	#5
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Hello, I too have an original Jarvis painting, bought at an old second hand store about 6 years ago. Mine looks very much like the one seando100 has shown us here, except the colors in mine are in the green family. The back of the painting has a few things, a metal plate that says Superior Continental Corporation - for which I can't find any info, also has glued on paper that says style #416, something about the framers but its torn and not legible, also Miller's Office Equip and then Subject: original oil, Artist: Jarvis. The signature also matches. Unfortunately I am in the same boat as all of you, having difficulty finding additional information. Am happy to know, that I am not alone in appreciating his/her artwork. Should I discover anything, will share, and please do the same. Thanks.

December 6th, 2008, 01:49 AM	#6
Unregistered Posts: n/a	One more thing, not sure what the other paintings look like, however, everytime I look at mine I see different images, mostly females - outlines and maybe one dog- not completely sold on that yet. Has anyone else noticed this in the painting you have?

November 19th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#7
cuonthet Posts: n/a	I have a Jarvis oil. I bought it in Fan Francisco in 1972. I can't find anything on this artist. It is diffidently the same person. It's 4'x 5' in sixe. Very contemporary and stunning.

August 24th, 2010, 12:37 PM	#8
mbr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	Did anyone in this thread, find the artist...Jarvis who painted these abstracts? I too have one. Would like to know his full name.

May 1st, 2012, 09:54 PM	#13
IvanP Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	Jarvis local trifthstore I just found a Jarvis Oil on plywood - 40"x40" on a local trifthstore, theyre asking fo $85, this is a very impresive contemporary paint, I have no idea if this can be an easy re-sell.

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