$308
Harrison Schmitt (American, b. 1935) The morning lunar Sun illuminating the Taurus-Littrow Valley, Apollo 17, December 1972. Numbered 'NASA AS17-147-22602' (NASA MSC) in red on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 1/8 x 7 in. (18.0 x 17.5 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. Schmitt took the photograph from the lunar-science station; footprints and the lunar rover are in the foreground, the LM Challenger is in Sun glare in the background. 'Even low in the sky, the Sun was a force to be reckoned with, producing a surface temperature of 150°F during the 3-day 'morning' of the 14-day lunar day' (Reynolds, p. 205). Estimate $500-700 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-02
