$677
Eugene Cernan (American, 1934-2017) The Command Spaceship Charlie Brown in lunar orbit, first spacecraft photographed over another world, Apollo 10, May 1969. Numbered 'NASA AS10-27-3873' (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: Subtle ring-shaped matte area around image edge. N.B. Parts of the LM's window are visible in the photograph. The reflective nature of the outer layer of the Command Module can be seen in this view from the Lunar Module with the sun directly above. The lunar surface is reflected as light tones, and the dark portion mirrors the blackness of outer space. Literature: Schick and Van Haaften, p. 63; Light, plate 106; Thomas, p. 177. 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
