$246
John Young (American, b. 1930) Charles Duke inspecting the Lunar Rover at its final parking place, EVA 3, Apollo 16, April 1972. Numbered 'NASA AS16-116-18719' (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 1/8 in. (18.0 x 18.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Hole punches in upper margin with the center hole slightly overlapping the image edge, subtle yellowing of sheet. N.B. The battery covers of the rover are open so that Charles Duke can brush off the battery mirrors and make sure the TV camera is powered and captures the LM's ascent stage for the long journey back to Earth. "This had been a great day in spite of cutting EVA 3 short due to our late landing,' said Duke. 'We were having fun and were asking for an extension but to no avail" (quoted in Constantine, p. 113). Estimate $400-600 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
