Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction
Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 259
Louis Orr
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
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| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(American/North Carolina, 1879-1961)
McIntyre Farm, Charlotte, Mecklynberg Co., not apparently signed, inscribed verso "Battle of McIntyre Farm, 1780", graphite on paper, sight 10 x 8 in.; gallery style black metal frame, 20-1/4 x 16-1/4 in.
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Note: This original drawing served as the basis for one of the 51 etchings completed by Louis Orr depicting views of North Carolina. The project was conceived and underwritten by Robert Lee Humber as a way to preserve the landscape of North Carolina and provide affordable original artwork to schools, institutions, and individuals.
Condition
archivally hinged into acid free mat, not examined out of frame, paper slightly darkened, small specks of discoloration scattered over surface, stains in foreground left, tape residue verso; frame with light wear
