Owen J. Gromme Oil Painting To Sell In Art Auction | Artist Owen Gromme

Owen J. Gromme (American, 1896 - 1991) Oil Painting of Wild Turkeys will be offered for sale in Manor Auction's February Fine Art Catalog Auction. Gromme, an accomplished wildlife artist, gave this painting to a friend in Thomasville Georgia, where Gromme often spent time visiting and exhibiting. The piece has been with the family since Gromme gave it to them years ago. The painting is fantastically executed having extreme attention to detail and vibrant color. The artwork is expected to fetch in excess of $5000 USD in the auction.

Manor Auctions February 2011: Fine Art Catalog Auction: Lot 73048:

OWEN J GROMME - OIL ON CANVAS OF WILD TURKEYS Very well executed oil on canvas, signed lower right "O. J. GROMME. 43". An early Gromme study of turkeys. Owen Gromme (1896 - 1991). 20th Century 1943 Size: 24 x 30" Condition: Good, minor restoration needed

Gromme worked as a taxidermist at the Museum of Natural History in Chicago and later at the Milwaukee County Museum as a taxidermist, collector, photographer, movie editor, background painter, botanist, geologist, sculptor, and curator. He won the Federal Duck Stamp competition in 1945. Known as The "Dean of American Wildlife Artists" Gromme served as president of the Wetlands for Wildlife organization.

Owen J. Gromme was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on July 5, 1896. He was a hunter and outdoorsman from early youth. Many of his works reflect his great interest in Birds. Gromme often painted to scale, with the use of a magnifying glass for small details.

Gromme worked at the Milwaukee Public Museum for 43 years, retiring from the post of Curator of Birds and Mammals in January 1965. During his years with the museum, he went on several expeditions for the museum, including Alaska, Hudson Bay country and Africa. During these trips, he would collect pieces for large museum dioramas. Gromme often made color sketches and drawings for use in the creation of the displays. These drawings and sketches were the start of Gromme’s serious painting career.

Along with the Gromme painting, Manor will sell 150 other Fine Art pieces including: A. Mitchell, Pissarro, Dali, Miro and many Florida Highwaymen pieces. Bidders are welcome to participate live on the auction floor, via telephone, Internet or absentee. The February auction takes place February 19th in Manor's Tallahassee Auction Gallery located at 2415 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32303. Auction inquires should call 850-523-3787 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Manor Auctions is a leading fine art & collectibles auction gallery headquartered in Tallahassee, FL. Manor has offices throughout the state of Florida and representatives available nationwide to meet with consignors and provide consignment consultations. Manor is always seeking quality consignments of original art, timepieces, diamonds, jewelry, coins, militaria, collectibles and documents / autographs for upcoming auctions.