Lot #300

Charles Nungesser Signed Photograph

Description

Scarce signed portrait of the French fighter ace—lost on his 1927 quest to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight

French pilot and WWI fighter ace (1892-1927) who mysteriously disappeared on an attempt to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Paris to New York. Vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 9.5 photo of Nungesser in uniform, signed and inscribed across the top in fountain pen, "A Monsieur J. Olyphant, entre freres…Ch. Nungesser, 1 Juin 1924.” Nicely matted and framed with a biographical card to an overall size of 13.25 x 18. In fine condition, with poor-to-moderate handwriting contrast against the dark background.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Classical Music
• Dates: #661 - Ended April 12, 2023

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