August Summer Classic Auction
Lot 1045:
Description
In 1994, "In the Beginning" was created to celebrate the anniversary. This is a portrait of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, celebrating their accomplishment in red, white and blue while Gene Cernan, the latest moon explorer, gives a friendly wave at the planet they’ve temporarily left behind. A fine collection of Apollo astronaut signatures on this beautiful print by Alan Bean, a moon walker himself from Apollo 12. Signatures include: Apollo 7 – Wally Schirra, Walter Cunningham, Apollo 8 – Frank Borman, Apollo 9 – Jim McDivitt, Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 10 – Tom Stafford, Apollo 11 – Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 12 – Charles Conrad Jr., Dick Gordon, Alan Bean, Apollo 13 – Jim Lovell, Fred W. Haise, Apollo 14 – Alan B. Shepard Jr., Stuart A. Roosa, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 15 – Dave Scott, Al Worden, Apollo 16 – Charlie Duke, Apollo 17 – Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt. Print measures 26" x 32", outside cardboard protective cover measure 41" x 37".
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