Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 343
Color Vernacular Aviation Pin-Up Photographs with Experimental Aircraft (8). Circa 1960s–70s.s–70s
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$130
Sold Price includes BP
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Color Vernacular Aviation Pin-Up Photographs with Experimental Aircraft (8). Circa 1960s–70s. Group of eight original color vernacular photographs depicting a young woman posed with a small experimental single-engine aircraft, the fuselage marked “PENNZOIL” and “EXPERIMENTAL,” with registration visible as N6009N. The images show the model in casual aviation attire and swimwear, posed on and around the aircraft in a grassy airfield setting, suggesting informal promotional or private pin-up photography tied to amateur aviation culture. Various compositions include cockpit views, wing poses, and full aircraft profiles. Each approximately 3 1/2 x 5".
Condition
Light edge wear and minor surface handling; overall very good condition.
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