$523
James Irwin (American, 1930-1991) David Scott salutes the American flag, EVA 3, Apollo 15, August 1971. Numbered 'NASA AS15-88-11863' (NASA MSC) in red on the recto u.l. margin, NASA MSC caption on the verso. 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: Good. N.B. Irwin and Scott took a series of "tourist" photographs of each other with the American flag in the splendid lunarscape of Hadley landing site. Hadley Delta in the background rises approximately 4,000 meters (about 13,124 feet) above the plain; the base of the mountain is 5 kilometers (3 statute miles) away. Literature: Hope, p. 37. Estimate $600-800 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
