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
