Summer Fine Art and Collectibles Auction
Lot 143:
Description
Framed commemorative NASA Space Shuttle Challenger STS-7 presentation collage featuring multiple color photographs of the Space Shuttle Challenger during launch, orbit, and landing, together with the official STS-7 mission patch and crew photograph. The piece bears a handwritten dedication across the top reading in part: “To Ron Brinn – Best of luck in your fine efforts for our alma mater alumni relations…”
The inscription appears to be signed by Rick (Richard/Frederick) Hauck, with additional handwritten signatures along the lower margin that appear to correspond to members of the STS-7 crew, including Robert Crippen, Sally Ride, John Fabian, Norman Thagard, and Rick Hauck. Challenger framed photos signed lower right by the Astronauts Sally Ride, Crippen, Fabian, Hauk, and Thagard. Special note by Hauk to his Tufts University alma matter. STS-7, launched on June 18, 1983, marked several milestones in NASA history, most notably carrying Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Dimensions: 22″ x 25″
Condition report:
Very good condition. The authenticity of the signatures has not been examined or authenticated and is offered as found.
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