Owen gromme signed book

He was a hunter and outdoorsman from early youth and his work reflects the great interest he has always had in birds. Owen gromme art collection holy wisdom an ecumenical. Nationally recognized as a pioneer in conservation and the dean of wildlife artists, gromme was the recipient of numerous awards and honors during his lifetime. Deluxe limited edition limited to 2,500 signed and numbered copies. G artists owen gromme owen gromme limited edition prints secondary market art previous. Following an introduction by noted artist and ornithologist roger tory peterson, this book includes a biography where the reader can follow gromme. After world war i, gromme worked at the milwaukee county now public museum as a taxidermist, collector, photographer, movie editor, background painter, botanist, geologist, sculptor, and finally curator of birds and mammals. Bobwhites includes print and leather book by owen gromme. A selection of wildlife artist owen gromme s most extraordinary work. The image is 9 78 x 12 78, matte 11 x 14, frame 17 14 x 21 14. Birds of wisconsin by owen j gromme, samuel d robbins. Gromme worked at the milwaukee public museum for 43 years, retiring from the post of curator of birds and mammals in january 1965. Get the best deals for owen gromme signed prints at.

Gromme was born in fond du lac, wisconsin on july 5, 1896. Published by university of wisconsin press, madison, tn, 1974. Owen gromme print snowy owl 836850 liveauctioneers. This stunning revised edition features eightynine fullcolor portraits depicting the state s rich. The approaching storm framed and matted signed and numbered 18412020 whooping crane certificate of authenticity commemorative stamp endangered species series sketch of whooping crane frame measures about 37 12 x 30 print is about 25 12 x 17 12 owen j. He was a member of the art commission of the city of milwaukee and was the curator at the milwaukee public museum. Oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 85 24 x 36 frame. After world war i, gromme worked at the milwaukee county now public museum as a taxidermist, collector, photographer, movie editor, background painter, botanist, geologist, sculptor, and finally curator of birds and mam. Gromme, who was born in 1896 and died in 1991, began birds of wisconsin in 1941. The print is in mint condition and has never been framed. The spanish moss in the background places the work in the south, which due to its extensive habitat, was one of the. Owen gromme limited edition print pricing secondary.

Oj owen j gromme signed strutting ruffed grouse birds snow winter print 420850. Born in 1896 in fond du lac, wisconsin, gromme went to work at the age of 21 as a taxidermist at the field museum of natural history in chicago. This widely praised book is published in cooperation with the milwaukee public museum, where gromme worked as curator of birds and mammals for more than forty years. Next below is a collection of owen gromme s art prints. Even better, the book was autographed by the artist owen j gromme and the author of the biography section michael j mentzer. Biography of noted nature artist owen gromme is followed by 122 full color reproductions of his work, each with personal commentary. There during his early formative years he learned the ways of nature from his father and the local hunters, trappers and woodsmen that made this region their home. Gromme worked at the milwaukee public museum for 43 years, retiring. Owen gromme died october 29, 1991, at the age of 95.

A selection of wildlife artist owen grommes most extraordinary work. Unfollow owen gromme to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is the deluxe edition limited to 2500 copies and signed by the artist, owen gromme, on the limitation page this being copy number 1411. Get the best deals on owen gromme when you shop the largest online selection at. Unfollow owen gromme signed prints to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Owen gromme was born in fond du lac, wisconsin, and was the son of an avid outdoorsman. Your medication, delivered learn more have a question. Original owen gromme birds upland sandpipers art printing plate signed book. Owen gromme prints, owen gromme artwork, fine art by owen.

The print features a beautiful gilded frame measuring an impressive 36 x 28. The approaching storm framed and matted signed and numbered 18412020 whooping crane certificate of authenticity commemorative stamp endangered species series sketch of whooping crane frame measures about 37 12 x 30 print is about 25 12 x 17 12owen j. Printers proof edition restricted to 75 signed and numbered leatherbound books. Owen justus gromme was born in fond du lac, wisconsin on july 5th 1896 and grew up along the shores of lake winnebago. Owen gromme double flush ruffed grouse artists proof on paper. Another beautiful signed owen gromme print from his 1985 painting. Get the best deals on owen gromme when you shop the largest online. The world of owen gromme presents the life and art of a man who through eight decades of accomplishment as a naturalist and artist has provided us with a link between the 19th and 21st centuries. I have a print framed and signed in the 80s, of grommes snowy owl, the first. Owen gromme artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. I am the original owner and have enjoyed this fine print for many years in my smoke free home. When a gallery image is available we will put them here. Great seller the delivery was fast and the book was a great price and was in better condition than advertised.

Owen gromme prints have very low value even if very limited runs. Over 120 fullcolor images, numerous pencil sketches and photographs. The spanish moss in the background places the work in the south, which due to its extensive habitat, was one of the wild turkeys last. In 1967, gromme was commissioned to paint a series. According to current sales data the 1975 owen gromme cedar waxwing birds signed print is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 450. Hello, i purchase yesterday a framed limited edition print by owen j. G artists owen gromme owen gromme limited edition prints secondary market art. These limited edition works of art may or may not be currently available. Dec 4, 2016 owen gromme was a dear friend of my grandfathers. Grommes classic birds of wisconsin comes to life again in a splendid new edition with. I met him years ago and have collected a couple of his paintings. This is our last print so dont wait pull the trigger and order this print today.

Gromme 18961991 wild turkeys, oil on canvas, 30 by 24 inches, signed and dated owen gromme 1943 lower right this work, completed in 1943, was painted at a time when turkey stocks were at near collapse. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates and special offers. The book was finally published in 1963 and has since become a must for bird lovers everywhere. If we have enough market data we try to provide estimated. First edition, one of 250 numbered and signed copies constituting the artist proof edition of 2,500 deluxe copies. Owen gromme the approaching storm whooping crane endangered. Signed by gromme, owen j seller book corner tampa bay published 1963 condition very good, no dust jacket. The world of owen gromme, signed deluxe limited edition ebay. Gromme s classic birds of wisconsin comes to life again in a splendid new edition with completely rephotographed color plates and a new introduction by wellknown ornithologist samuel d. Gromme signed print two goldfinches with thistle framed 62950. Birds of wisconsin by gromme, owen j used books and rare.

Owen gromme american, 18961991 lake michigan shores. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. If we have enough market data we try to provide estimated secondary. Holy wisdom monastery is pleased to share a collection of artists proofs by owen gromme. Owen gromme framed print sacred cranes over hakkaido. Gromme signed print 1978 two goldfinches with thistle gold frame matted.

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