Owen Gromme Art Appraisal

Framed Lithograph Print of Birds by Owen J. Gromme

This item is a framed lithograph print depicting two birds at a nest, likely orioles or grosbeaks, set against a lush, leafy background. The artwork is characterized by a muted, vintage color palette featuring earthy greens, soft yellows, and deep charcoal blacks. The lower right corner displays a signature by the renowned wildlife artist Owen J. Gromme (the signature appears printed as part of the lithification process). The composition shows one bird leaning into a woven nest while the other rests on a textured, bark-covered branch. The construction of the print appears to be on heavy paper or cardstock, housed within a wide-bordered mat. The framing consists of a dark wood molding that shows signs of minor age. Regarding condition, there is a visible water stain or 'tide mark' along the bottom edge of the paper substrate, indicating past moisture exposure. The colors show some light-fading consistent with display in an area with ambient light. This style of naturalistic wildlife illustration was highly popular in the mid-to-late 20th century. The quality of the draftsmanship is high, typical of Gromme's professional output for conservation and natural history series.