EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBLouis Orr United Nations, Drawing, Two Etchings
About Seller
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
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 |
About Auction
LiveFeb 4, 2022
Emporium Auction - Lots 1 to 250 Humber Family Collection - Lots 251-386 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
View Full Catalog (383)
- Lot Description
(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
- Shipping Info
-
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.
-
- Buyer's Premium
