$308
John Young (American, b. 1930) Close-up of the Lunar Module Snoopy just before docking with the Command Space Module Charlie Brown, Apollo 10, May 1969. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 7/8 x 7 5/8 in. (19.8 x 19.2 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. The LM is pitching down to position itself correctly for the final docking maneuver by the CSM and crew transfer back to the CSM. Apollo 10's rehearsal, which was planned to follow the schedule for Apollo 11 as closely as possible, actually took more than six and a half hours from the beginning of the descent until both spacecraft had docked for the second time. The NASA negative number is AS10-34-5117. 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
