Incredible color 7.5 x 11.5 foil etch reproduction of a John Berkey painting entitled 'One Giant Leap,' which depicts Neil Armstrong standing on the surface of the moon, with Buzz Aldrin, the Lunar Module Eagle, the Earth, and small images of the rocket launch, orbiting Command Module Columbia, and the American flag visible in the background, affixed to the original 12 x 16 presentation mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip, "Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11." Attached to the back of the mount is an information sheet for the Berkey painting, and to the front lower border a typed provenance caption, which reads: "There are only seventy-five…personally autographed foil pictures in existence. You have one of them, courtesy of the N. C. State Fair Publicity Office. They were signed by Neil Armstrong in recognition of the Space exhibit during the 1972 State Fair." In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the upper corners, and irregular toning to the mount from prior display. A wonderful display piece featuring a rare artist's portrayal of both Armstrong and Aldrin on the lunar surface, highlighted by Armstrong's uncommon addition of the mission name next to his signature.
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