American & Southern | September 11, 2025
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1056
Louis Orr, Three North Carolina Etchings
Estimate: $600 - $900
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)
From the series North Carolina Etchings, completed between 1939 and 1952: The Old Court House, Salisbury, North Carolina, signed in pencil lower right "Louis Orr", also signed in plate lower left, title inscribed in pencil lower left "The Old Court House, Salisbury, North Carolina", etching on paper, plate 8-1/4 x 10-1/4 in., sheet 15-3/4 x 12-3/8 in.; Davis House, 18th Century Tavern, Beaufort, North Carolina, signed in pencil lower right "Louis Orr", also signed in plate lower left, title inscribed in pencil lower left "Davis House, 18th Century Tavern, Beaufort, North Carolina", etching on paper, plate 10 x 8 in., sheet 15-1/4 x 13-1/4 in.; The Burgwin-Wright-Cornwallis House, Wilmington, North Carolina, signed in pencil lower right "Louis Orr", also signed in plate lower left, title inscribed in pencil lower left "The Burgwin-Wright-Cornwallis House, Wilmington, North Carolina", etching on paper, plate 8-1/4 x 10-1/8 in., sheet 15-7/8 x 12-1/2 in.; original archival mats, unframed
Provenance: Patricia Mesquite, Koloa, Hawaii
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Patricia Mesquite, Koloa, Hawaii
all hinged in at top corners, slight handling wear; matts with some wear and staining Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
