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Sale 45
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 675 |
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Space Art, "Deke Slayton" Aviation Hall of Fame Portrait (professionally framed to 23x25") This print by artist Sue Vandenberg reproduces a pencil sketch (included, 8x8") of his bust as made for the Aviation Hall of Fame. She sent it to Deke with a note: "Just thought you might want this, Sue". ALSO included are two similar unframed prints on glossy paper. A great likeness.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection.
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| Realized
$150 |
Lot 676 |
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Space Art, "Deke Slayton" Official NASA Portrait (professionally matted and framed to 30x34") This offical color portrait of Deke shows him in his blue flight suit holding a Shuttle model. Minor frame faults, but an attractive piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection.
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| Realized
$60 |
Lot 677 |
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Space Art, Metal Astronaut EVA Sculpture (9x5") An unusual brass (?) sculpture on a round metal base (4.5"). The astronaut and his survival backpack are mounted on a moveable spring so that a spacewalk is realistically portrayed via motion. The only marking is the word "ALANIS" sculpted into the base. We don't know if this is the artist or the astronaut's name, but it is an extremely attractive and realistic piece of sculpture.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection.
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| Realized
$144 |
Lot 678 |
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Space Art, 1989, "View from a Distant Canyon" by Kim Poor (professionally double matted to 30x18") This limited edition print (279/950) actually depicts Saturn from Tibur Chasm, Dione. A beautiful image in the style of Bonestell. The artist, Kim Poor is world famous as a space artist, as the founder and first President of the International Guild of Space Artists and as the owner of NovaGraphics, the premier space art gallery in the world. A descriptive note about the print and artist is on the back of the mat. A beautiful addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Unsold |
Lot 679 |
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Space Art, 1988, "Barnard's Planet" by Joe Tucciarone (professionallly double matted, 16x20"). This striking limited edition lithograph (No. 65/950) depicts Barnard's Star, a red dwarf star about 6 lightyears from our solar system. Research indicates that at least one Jupiter-sized planet is in orbit around it. The artist, Joe Tucciarone is one of the most talented planetarium artists in America. He works as the Chief Artist and Designer at the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A NovaGraphics description of the lithograph is attached to the reverse of the mat. Scarce and attractive.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Unsold |
Lot 680 |
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Space Art, 1980, "Tom Frye" Limited Edition Print (12x14.5) This limited edition, multicolor print (No. A/C 14 of 125) of a Frontier Airlines 737 aircraft) shows how Frye "outlined this Frontier 737 by shooting 1286 .22 bullets from Remington Nylon 22 rifles into a 3'x6' metal surface. Authorities consider Frye to be one of the greatest exhibition shooters of all time…". The print is hand numbered: "No. 1 of 1 / Shot by Tom Frye, Billings. Montana, 11-29-80" at the right and inscribed in ink: "Kindest personal regards to my friend, Deke, oim Frye" at the lower left, this print is an important addition to any aviation or space collection - despite edge faults. Unique.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection.
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