Signed Donald Jarvis Acrylic on Canvas 16” x 20” Painting
04 May 2024
Description

This is a framed original signed acrylic on canvas painting . Original frame; It is in good condition; a few cracks in top middle. Back of. Anbas has some signs of spotting. It may or may not be dated below his signature off to the right.

Dimensions

Overall in frame:24”h x 28” w x 1” d canvas painting: 16” x 20”

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By Anne M.
May 07, 10:19 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $300 USD
Suggested Asking Price $250 USD
What does this mean?

Hello Tiffany,

Thank you very much for submitting your painting for an online appraisal and for your patience.

Before I complete the appraisal, I have a question... Why do you believe that the work could be attributed to Donald Jarvis, and are you referring to the Canadian abstract artist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Jarvis?

I'm not sure that this attribution is correct, but I'm not familiar with his entire body of work, so I was wondering if you have a bill of sale or some other indication that Donald Jarvis is the artist?

Thank you in advance for your time and response!

Kind regards,
Anne

Tiffany graves May 07, 14:42 UTC

I have the signature which compares and yes I do not have a bill of sale or any paperwork. It was. Purchased at an estate sale. Also Donald Jarvis is k own for acrylic on canvas and has some works which would compare

Tiffany graves May 07, 14:44 UTC

I am certain it is the Canadian artist Donald Jarvis. I have done research myself and cannot locate this work either. That’s why I paid you :) good luck I look forward to what your research may provide. It’s a lovely piece already on my wall

Anne m. May 08, 13:30 UTC

Hi Tiffany,

Unfortunately, after reviewing works by the Canadian abstract artist, Donald Jarvis, I am going to have to disagree with your attribution on this work also. I believe that it's more likely that the work can be attributed to an American artist who was active in the 1960s named Robert Jarvis. The signature is similar and -- more importantly -- he painted in an impressionistic style with heavy impasto, which is easily observed in your painting. Here are a few examples of works attributed to Robert Jarvis:

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/17962154_impressionistic-yellow-daisy-s-by-robert-jarvis

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/69547292_robert-jarvis

https://pasadena-rugs.com/products/oil-painting

I do not believe that the last example is a good indication of value, as this appears to be a gallery / retail price, which is often far above fair market value. However, I do also find it to be a lovely, decorative piece and would estimate it to be worth $200 to 300.

If you have any other questions about my appraisal, please let me know. Thank you again for your patience and I wish you all the best!

Kind regards,
Anne

Tiffany graves May 08, 13:47 UTC

I again do agree with you. Thank you very much, a beautiful treasure for a few bucks!

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