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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 282

Louis Orr

Estimate: $600 - $800

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(American, 1879-1961)

Salem Academy, signed lower left "Louis Orr", inscribed verso "Salem Academy - Moravian Church at Salem College and 18th Century building", graphite on paper, sight 10-1/2 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 areas of discoloration scattered over surface, stain in bush at right, tape residue verso; frame with light wear