Sold at Auction: Abbott Fuller Graves

Artist Abbott Fuller Graves was born in 1859, and began his studies at the Institution of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. Deciding early that he wanted to paint flowers, he set out for Paris to meet a highly respected painter of flowers, Georges Jennin. A gifted architect and painter, Abbott Graves began teaching at the Cowles Art School in 1886, but quit to pursue his art full-time. He soon found a commercial market for his genre paintings, and acquired jobs at French magazines as an illustrator from 1902 to 1905.

Abbott Graves oil paintings for sale include breathtaking florals in rich tones, with almost ethereal lighting. Artist Abbott Fuller Graves also did several oil paintings of lush gardens, bustling villages, and elegant figures. His skill with still-life and commercial art won him a Paris Salon medal in 1905. Brighten your gallery by purchasing jaw-dropping oil paintings that are sure to spark a conversation at your next event.