Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction
Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 270
Louis Orr
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $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, 1879-1961)
Cupola House at Edenton, North Carolina, signed lower right "Louis Orr", inscribed verso "Cupola House at Edenton #14", graphite on paper, sight 9-3/4 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, paper slightly darkened, tape residue verso, not examined out of frame; frame with light wear
