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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 263

Louis Orr

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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(American, 1879-1961)

D. H. Hill Library, North Carolina State University, signed lower left "Louis Orr", inscribed verso "Memorial Library State Capital Raleigh" Album IV No.16, graphite on paper, 11 x 9 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, paper slightly darkened, stain center right and discoloration in the area of columns, tape residue verso; frame with light wear