Owen J. Gromme Oil On Canvas Of Wild Turkeys Found In Georgia Barn

Online, February 17, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Owen J. Gromme (American, 1896 - 1991) Oil Painting of Wild Turkeys will be sold on February 19th at Manor Auctions Tallahassee Gallery. This beautifully executed Gromme oil painting was discovered in a barn on a South Georgia plantation. The consignor seems to recall Gromme being a personal friend or acquaintance of her Grandfather and that Gromme may have either given or sold this painting to her Grandfather in Thomasville Georgia, where Gromme often spent time visiting and exhibiting. True to Gromme's style, the painting is executed with unbelievable attention to the most minute detail. Manor expects this found piece to fetch in excess of $5000 USD in the auction. The consignor is happy to have this piece found and it is her hope it will bring joy to a collector who may appreciate its beauty.

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).

Owen J. Gromme was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on July 5, 1896. He grew up an outdoorsman, hunting and fishing. Gromme took great interest in wildlife and birds in particular. Many of his works, such as this oil painting, reflect his great interest in birds. Gromme was known to paint to scale, often utilizing a magnifying glass to ensure he was able to capture every last detail.

Gromme spent his 43 year working career with the Milwaukee Public Museum, before he chose to retire from his post of Curator of Birds and Mammals in January 1965. While with the museum, Gromme traveled extensively in order to do research and gather material for his large museum diorama displays. He was known to sketch out and draw the displays on paper before constructing them. It was these very sketches which sparked Gromme's 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 [email protected] .

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