Premier Auction
Sat, Feb 5, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 745
Louis Orr
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
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| $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)
General Lillington's House, Wilmington, North Carolina, signed lower right in pencil "Louis Orr" and inscribed with title lower left, etching on cream paper, plate 9-3/4 x 7-7/8 in.; modern frame, non-acidic mount and mat, 19-3/8 x 16-7/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
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
not examined out of frame, not apparently laid down, good condition
