Signature / Language Identification Needed

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  1. jsnggltt

    jsnggltt Well-Known Member

    Hello all,

    Found a lovely Reinthal and Newman import today and I'm trying to better understand it's origins. I am stumped on the signature and I am wandering down rabbit holes on the title.

    At first look I thought it was Dutch but the only "somewhat" translation I can find for the title seems to be Romanian and I don't even know if I'm seeing it right.

    I don't have a guess as to the first two letters but the rest looks to me to read:
    Mit ai zis which according to Google translator means "myth you said". IMG_E5971.JPG IMG_E5972.JPG IMG_E5973.JPG

    Perhaps one of you can see the forest through the trees and help me with a direction.


    Best wishes (and thank you)
     
    jsnggltt, Jan 30, 2019
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    French"a piece of land cultivated for a share of the produce",farm house,etc. le metairie
     
    Hollyblue, Jan 30, 2019
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  3. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    I see
    H Davu'l
     
    clutteredcloset49, Jan 30, 2019
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  4. jsnggltt

    jsnggltt Well-Known Member

    Thank you Holly and Cluttered,

    The "r" in Le Metairie is also in the signature which would make it Davril.
    I found this information on Worthpoint: The artist has signed the work "Davril" in the lower right. "Davril" was a pseudonym for Lucien Dasselborne (1873-1962)

    Dasselborne was a French artist that produced Limited Edition colored etchings with wonderful details and a high level of artistic skill. Some of his work has sold for significant money and he continues to attract a following today.
     
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  5. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    I believe you have nailed it!
     
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Lovely print!
     
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