Lot 823
Lynette Cook, "Sungrazer" Original Mixed Media on Board of Comet Orbiting Near the Sun. Lynette Cook is well known for her exoplanet artworks, many of which have accompanied media and press releases. Cook's illustrations are featured in the book "Infinite Worlds: An Illustrated Voyage to Planets Beyond Our Sun," which she co-authored with Ray Villard, and the children's book titled Faraway Worlds: Planets Beyond Our Solar System, written by Paul Halpern. Cook describes this striking and beautiful work: "Comets move around the sun in long oribits. Comets which pass very close to the sun are called sungrazers with some actually crashing into the sun." 11½ x 15½", framed and matted to 19 x 23½" and in excellent condition. Signed and dated 1995 by artist in lower right corner. Estimated Value $500 - UP
From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Spring 1996 Space Memorabilia and Art Auction, Superior Auctions, Beverly Hills, CA. Lot 1145.
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