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[APOLLO 11]. MIKE COLLIN'S UNITED STATES FLAG CARRIED ON APOLLO 11
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
FLOWN silk stars and stripes flag, 4 by 6 inches, mounted with a piece of tape to a 9 ½ by 11 ⅞ inch certificate reading: "THIS FLAG TRAVELED TO THE MOON WITH APOLLO 11, THE FIRST MANNED LUNAR LANDING, JULY 20, 1969" followed by the Apollo 11 crew emblem with the added note: "Apollo 11, July 16-24, 1969. ARMSTRONG – COLLINS – ALDRIN." SIGNED at the bottom by MICHAEL COLLINS.
Condition
FLOWN silk stars and stripes flag, 4 by 6 inches, mounted with a piece of tape to a 9 ½ by 11 ⅞ inch certificate reading: "THIS FLAG TRAVELED TO THE MOON WITH APOLLO 11, THE FIRST MANNED LUNAR LANDING, JULY 20, 1969" followed by the Apollo 11 crew emblem with the added note: "Apollo 11, July 16-24, 1969. ARMSTRONG – COLLINS – ALDRIN." SIGNED at the bottom by MICHAEL COLLINS. A few minor creases to certificate.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.