Fine Art & Antiques Session II

Alan Bean was the fourth astronaut to walk on the moon on the Apollo 12 mission. He resigned after 18 years as an astronaut to paint the sights he had seen beyond Earth. Painting his experiences on canvas, the artist created textures in his work using lunar tools. In the second session of the upcoming Fine Art & Antiques auction, Simpson Galleries presents a piece from Alan Bean, executed in 1986. The painting depicts an astronaut in a suit holding a piece of equipment on the Moon.

Also offered is a map by William Sandusky, titled Plan of the City of Galveston Texas. Completed in 1839, Sandusky’s map is based on a manuscript map of the city. The available map, published shortly after Sandusky’s death, is a somewhat simplified copy of the original. Julius Stockfleth’s landscape painting is also highlighted in the collection. His paintings often incorporate bright colors and precise detail. Stockfleth’s work frequently contains images of old ships, including sailing vessels, steamers, freighters, fishing schooners, and barges. View more of these items and register to bid online by visiting Bidsquare.