$1,722
James Lovell (American, b. 1928), Jack Swigert (American, 1931-1982), or Fred Haise (American, b. 1933) The Earth seen through the window of the Lunar Module Aquarius, Apollo 13, April 1970. Numbered 'NASA AS13-62-8888' (NASA MSC) in red on the recto l.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 1/4 in. (18.0 x 18.3 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. While surviving in their 'lifeboat' LM during trans-lunar coast, the Apollo 13 astronauts took this astonishing photograph of the Earth from more than 200,000 miles away not knowing whether they would ever return. 'We were as calm as could be,' said James Lovell. 'We didn't panic. If we did, we'd still be up there' (from the movie In The Shadow of the Moon, 2007). Literature: Light, plate 110. 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
