72 - Summer Score Auction
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 388
The Longest Step (Grissom and Young Suiting Up) Norman Rockwell
Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$10
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978)
The Longest Step (Grissom and Young Suiting Up) [1]
An exceptional mid-century illustration print by the iconic master of American illustration, Norman Rockwell. Originally painted in 1965 for Look magazine, this piece vividly depicts NASA astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young being meticulously suited up for the historic first flight of the Gemini program. Notably, NASA loaned Rockwell an authentic Gemini spacesuit to ensure absolute precision in the composition's technical details.
Lot Overview
- Artist: Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978)
- Title: The Longest Step (Grissom and Young Suiting Up)
- Subject: NASA Space Exploration / Gemini Program History
- Medium: Framed Color Plate / Offset Lithograph Print (Verify the printing style or book plate origin upon final catalog inspection)
- Dimensions: 14" H x 21.5" W
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