| Dickey's M. Erville Page American Watercolor Artist Circa 1890. |
| Dickey's Erville Painting #1 This small painting I call Familiar Pathway is by M. Erville and is signed on the lower left. It depicts a rural landscape with a curved trunk tree to the left of a buggy trail. To the right is a fence and grove of trees in the distance. |
| This framed painting appears to be all original except for the foam backing board which was added, my guess is, to flatten the painting in it's frame. Yes it's chipped and old looking, adding to it's old world charm I think. |
| Little information is available on this artist. My hope is you will find this web page and clue me in regarding the painter's background. A delightful painting, it makes me happy looking up the pathway. I purchased it from an antiques dealer in Greeley Colorado. Thanks for looking, Bruce Dickey |
| M. Erville. Signature Detail Circa 1890. That date was given by an experienced Antiques Dealer in Colorado. I have no reason to doubt it. |
| Dickey's Erville Painting #2 O'Gallerie Auction September 2004, #0904-0013 Here is a comparison painting by this artist. No picture. M. ERVILLE (American, 19th/20th century) Watercolor on paper Landscape with birch tree centered, lake in the distance. 7 in. by 12 in. Signed M. Erville l.r. with gilt metal pierced frame, within a shadow box-like frame of hardwood. Over all 16 1/2 in. by 11 1/2 in. |
| There you go, two paintings by an American Watercolor Artist, M. Erville. |
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| Dickey's Erville #3 M. Erville Watercolor A Cottage Scene with masonry bridge. This artist has recently come to my attention. I am seeking additional information and am happy to provide what I know for you via this page. Please contact me if you have an M. Erville to list or biographical info on the artist. Thank you, Bruce Dickey bdickey (at) suddenlink.net |
| Left: rear of framing. Right: detail of frame trim. Click either picture to enlarge. Thanks for looking, Bruce |
signature detail
Dee Ann's Erville Painting #4 Posted: 9 Mar 2005 4:45PM GMT I , also have a framed watercolor painting signed by M. Erville. It's a 9x11 landscape framed by The R. M. M. Co. The most interesting part is the handwritten note attached to the back which says, " This little picture was given to our darling by his Aunt Kate Potterfield, Christmas 1904." This picture belonged to my Aunt Dorothy Simon who died at the age of 86 a few years ago. She lived all her life in Charleston, WV. I suspect she purchased the painting from a thrift shop or it belonged to someone in the family and was passed on to her. The painting is well done by someone who had talent. It's a fall/winter landscape of a little white house on a dirt road, birch tree along a river. Dee Ann http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.sommerville/50.51.52.56.2.2/mb.ashx |
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| Dickey's Erville #5 WLMcCarthy (View posts) Posted: 24 Mar 2002 11:12PM Classification: Query Were any of the Som(m)erville folks in possibly the 1800's artists by any chance? My wife inherited a lovely old painting that is signed by an "M. Erville" And I have had absolutely no luck at finding any such person. It was just a shot in the dark. Thanks. Mac McCarthy kerryman@knology.net http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.sommerville/50.51.52.56.2/mb.ashx |
| Dickey's Erville #6 WATERCOLOR ART - Vintage watercolor by M. Erville - seller location: Hershey Pennsylvania View shows a rural setting - house, corn shocks - two light damp stains upper left corner area - 5 x 9 inches - M. Erville is listed as a 19th-20th century artist on ArtPrice with one water color listed. This sold at a local auction in Hershey. May '07 |
| Dickey's M. Erville #7 House by the Stream This pastoral landscape depicts a small home alongside a stream flowing into a river or lake. This one was found living in Springfield Missouri. June 14, 2007 |
| Double click these images to enlarge. Left: Painting with Frame, sizes? Center: Signature closeup Right: Back of framed Erville Painting All Pictures use with permisson. From the Collection of Dee Ann. |
| Dickey's, M. Erville #8 Spring Morning This little Erville watercolor is located in Laurel Maryland. It is glued in it's original mat which is damaged beyond repair. The signature is in the lower left and the scene depicts a dirt road passing a birch tree and small cottage on the left. 9 1/4 by 5 3/8 inches. Behind the birch tree on the right and beside the house is a wooden rail fence. M. Erville consistently paints this type of rural landscape in watercolor, circa 1890. Posted June 2007 |
| Left: the damaged mat from an old framing Above: the signature Spring Morning |
| I purchased this painting not knowing it was a rescue. Here is the story: Hi, Bruce! Thanks for the update. I'd love to see the final result of the picture. Just a brief history for you about the picture. I found it as backing on an old print of one of the dogs playing cards series. I have these prints hanging in my restaurant. My partner was cleaning the frames, pulled the one picture apart and there was this watercolor. He looked at it and put it in the trash. I saw it and thought it was pretty and hoped somebody could give it a new life. Enjoy it Bruce. I look forward to seeing it resurrected. M. J. July 10, 2007 |
| GG's Erville #9 The theme of cottages, trees, and streams of water continue in this M. Erville watercolor. GGM from Wolfforth Texas shares this one. Approx 6 by 16 inches. Used with Permission. GGM Art Collection |
| GGM's Erville #9, click the image to enlarge. |
| John and Elaine's Erville #10 August 25, 2007 in comes and email from John and Elaine, and that afternoon here come the pictures of the M. Erville Painting. This painting of the birch tree by the stream and cottage is 7 by 12 inches. One of the loveliest Erville's yet. Thanks to both of you! From an estate sale of a Methodist minister. Used with Permission John and Elaine A., North Carolina |
| Click on pictures to enlarge. |
| Kay's Erville #11 Subject is a house with creek in front A pathway to the creek and the house in the distance. The painting also includes some Fall trees. Approx 7 by 12 inches. Used with Permission. From the Collection of Kay H. |
| I got this watercolor by M. Erville from an elderly woman who bought and sold Antiques in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She is about 90 now but I see her quite often. She is sharp as a tack. She probably won't remember the exact picture to give further info. I bought several paintings from her 30 years ago. She always was at auctions so I am guessing that is where she got this one Thanks for all the help. I will let you know what I find out if anything. Kay H. (This painting must be signed or it's identity would be lost.) BD |
| Sir, I stumbled across your page on Erville. Interesting. I also have an Erville watercolor with a castle, I think, in the background. Do you know the value of his or her paintings? Thanks, Debi94 Response: these wonderful old watercolors range in value from $3 to $135, that is documented, so they aren't particularly valuable. I think the greatest value is in the art itself, to be enjoyed for what it is. So, I'm happy, just viewing them when I walk past. Bruce Dickey |
| Debi's Erville #12 M. Erville Castle - In an email dated September 14, 2007, Debi G. sends the question below. Her M. Erville watercolor contains what appears to be a castle in the background. We'd love to put a picture up right here Debi. Thanks, Bruce |
| Holly's Erville - Edge of the Woods #13. Thanks Holly, this little watercolor by Erville appears to be in the original frame. It is very interesting and complete too. The pathway, body of water and trees are common elements in Erville's work. I put an article on Wikipedia.org about M. Erville. This painting is 8 7/8 by 5 inches. Found in a relative's home in Hesperia California, the painting came from Iowa originally. Used with Permission. From the Collection of Holly McKnight |
