$492
Walter Cunningham (American, b. 1932) Astronaut Walter Schirra in weightlessness, Apollo 7, October 1968. NASA HQ caption on the verso. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (19.5 x 20.8 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. Walter Schirra was one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts and flew on Mercury 8, Gemini 6, and Apollo 7. 'To me, it's one of the great photos taken in space,' said Richard Underwood, NASA chief of photography. 'I thought it was the best study of the stress and strain on a human being. It has natural lighting and unique shadows. You see the last day of the last hurrah of an aging pioneer' (Schick and Van Haaften, p. 90). Literature: Schick and Van Haaften, p. 91; Light, plate 17; Reynolds, pp. 74-75. 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
