$1,353
Russell Schweickart (American, b. 1935) David Scott in the open hatch of the Command Module during stand-up EVA, Apollo 9, March 1969. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (24.0 x 19.2 cm), unmatted. Condition: 1/8-inch area of emulsion loss in l.l. corner. N.B. 'I took this shot of Dave Scott taking a picture of me at the beginning of my EVA on Apollo 9,' said Schweickart. 'It captures just a bit of the fantastic beauty of the Earth juxtaposed against the infinite black of space. In the foreground is that amazing combination of human and machine that is enabling us to emerge into the universe out of the womb of Earth' (quoted in Jacobs, p. 42). The NASA negative number is AS9-20-3064. Literature: Chaikin, Space, p. 84; Hope, p. 40; Thomas, pp. 160-61; Reynolds, p. 43. Estimate $800-1,200 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
