Lot 101
Apollo 11, 1969, Original Unaccepted "Crew Patch" Painting by Al Stevens (12x12") This multicolor crew patch mixed media painting by the artist Al Stevens is on posterboard and has been signed by Buzz Aldrin after the fact. Only three different design proposal paintings of Stevens for Apollo 11 are known to exist, not counting the accepted design painting whose whereabouts is unknown. Artists were invited to submit proposed crew patch designs, based on concepts decided by the astronauts, for approval prior to the flight. The artist was chosen, and the design refined, based on these paintings. All of these artworks are unique unto themselves and are an important part of history. The story of the evolution of the crew patch is discussed in Michael Collin's books "Carrying the Fire" where he says he came up with a sketch of an eagle based on a suggestion from James Lovell. Stevens, who is credited with having made the final designs for Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10, was undoubtedly involved at some point in the design for Apollo 11, 12 and 17 as based on this artwork. Striking.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000.
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