$461
Buzz Aldrin (American, b. 1930) The lunar surface seen from the Lunar Module after touchdown, Apollo 11, July 20, 1969. Numbered 'NASA AS11-37-5457' (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 1/4 x 7 in. (18.3 x 17.5 cm), unmatted. Condition: Several minor matte areas. N.B. Tranquility: "We'll get to the details of what's around here, but it looks like a collection of just about every variety of shape, angularity, granularity, about every variety of rock you could find." Houston: "Roger, Tranquility. Be advised there's lots of smiling faces in this room, and all over the world." Tranquility: "There are two of them up here." Columbia: "And don't forget one in the command module" (Apollo 11 air-to-ground transmission). 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
