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FLAKE OF PAINT FROM VON RICHTHOFEN’S FOKKER DR I

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
FLAKE OF PAINT FROM VON RICHTHOFEN’S FOKKER DR I
FLAKE OF PAINT FROM VON RICHTHOFEN’S FOKKER DR I TRI-PLANE 425/17. Flake of red paint from von Richthofen’s tri-plane mounted on gray cardboard, with a hand-printed legend “Flake of red-paint ~ from Tri-plane flown by Baron Manfred von Richthofen on April 21, 1918.” This flake is identical in color to other examples observed on canvas and wood. When the flake was affixed to the cardboard, its upper side was applied down, as indicated by small bits of blue paint from the factory finish still adhered to it. CONDITION: Good, stable condition. SIZE: Approximately 2”; cardboard 5-7/8” x 8-5/8”. From the Collection of the late P. J. Carisella. 4-53519 CW20 (1,500-2,000)