Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction
Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 313
Louis Orr United Nations, Drawing, Two Etchings
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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/North Carolina, 1879-1961)
The United Nations, signed lower left "L. Orr", the original working drawing, pencil on card, 15-1/2 x 19-1/4 in.; two etchings, both signed lower right "Louis Orr", inscribed in plate lower left "Louis Orr/? Webb & Knapp Inc., 1953", plate 15-1/2 x 19 in., largest sheet 21 x 24-1/8 in.; unframed
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Note: Mr. Zeckendorf commissioned Louis Orr to do an etching for presentation to the United Nations, specifically to Secretary General Dag Hammarskj”ld and to former Secretary General Trygve Lie April 16, 1953. The composition depicts an overall view of the United Nations buildings, as seen from the northeast corner of the site area, at 48th Street and the East River Drive.
This is the original drawing for the etching.
Condition
drawing with multiple pin holes at edges, taper residue and abrasion to paper at edges, handling creases, etchings with toning and foxing, handling creases
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
