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American & Southern | September 11, 2025

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Our American and Southern auction features some of the most important names in Southern painting such as Maud Gatewood, Elliott Daingerfield, Winfred Rembert, and Leo Twiggs; also featured is a large Glenna Goodacre outdoor bronze, works by William Wegman, Robert Gwathmey, furniture from Historic Iris Court, silver, and more.
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Lot 1060

Louis Orr, Three North Carolina Etchings

Estimate: $600 - $900
Starting Bid
$300

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(American, 1879-1961)

From the series North Carolina Etchings, completed between 1939 and 1952: The Stanley House, New Bern, North Carolina, 1949, signed in pencil lower right, "Louis Orr", also signed and dated in plate lower left, title inscribed in pencil lower left "The Stanley House, New Bern, North Carolina", plate 8-3/8 x 10-3/8 in., sheet 15-5/8 x 13-1/4 in.; St. Augustine College, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1946, signed in pencil lower right "Louis Orr", also signed and dated in plate lower left, title inscribed in pencil lower left "St. Augustine College, Raleigh, North Carolina", plate 9-7/8 x 7-7/8 in., sheet 15-3/4 x 12-1/2 in.; The Leigh House, Near Edenton, North Carolina, 1951, signed in pencil lower right "Louis Orr", also signed and dated in plate lower left, title inscribed in pencil lower left "The Leigh House, Near Edenton, North Carolina", plate 8-1/4 x 10-1/8 in., sheet 15-1/2 x 13-1/4 in.; original archival mats, unframed  

 

Provenance: Patricia Mesquite, Koloa, Hawaii

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Patricia Mesquite, Koloa, Hawaii

"Stanley" loose, remnants of old hinge tape at upper corners, "Augustine" and "Leigh" hinged at top corners, minor creasing, slight handling grime; mats with some wear and toning 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.