RARE AVIATION BRASS SCULPTURE “INTO THE WILD BLUE” BY ARTIST JOE ADAMS.

RARE AVIATION BRASS SCULPTURE “INTO THE WILD BLUE” BY ARTIST JOE ADAMS. Wonderful piece of aviation art by well known artist depicting the venerable North American P-51 Mustang fighter plane with U.S. markings on the fuselage & wings posed in a banking right hand turn . The artist has cast feathery additions to the 4-blade propeller and tip of the left wing to give the impression of motion. Mounted on an oval brass base marked with the title, the artist’s name and a 1987 copyright and “12/50”. The entire sculpture is mounted to a brown marble base and altogether weighs about 10 pounds. A recent television special featuring famous American aviator Gen. Chuck Yeager showed an identical sculpture prominently in his office. Accompanied by a copy of p. 4M, Sept. 27, 1990 of The Oregonian newspaper which is an article about the artist Joe Adams. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a publicity sheet about Joe Adams’ bronzes. One of the credits states “General Yeager and I sincerely appreciate your talents and would like you to know that the P-51D is now proudly displayed in our office.” over the signature of Glennis Yeager, Yeager, Inc. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Complete with one slightly bent propeller blade, showing a little tarnish. 4-47759 JR307 (2,750-3,750)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2320A	$4,312.50	RARE AVIATION BRASS SCULPTURE “INTO THE WILD BLUE” BY ARTIST JOE ADAMS. Wonderful piece of aviation art by well known artist depicting the venerable North American P-51 Mustang fighter plane with U.S. markings on the fuselage & wings posed in a banking right hand turn . The artist has cast feathery additions to the 4-blade propeller and tip of the left wing to give the impression of motion. Mounted on an oval brass base marked with the title, the artist’s name and a 1987 copyright and “12/50”. The entire sculpture is mounted to a brown marble base and altogether weighs about 10 pounds. A recent television special featuring famous American aviator Gen. Chuck Yeager showed an identical sculpture prominently in his office. Accompanied by a copy of p. 4M, Sept. 27, 1990 of The Oregonian newspaper which is an article about the artist Joe Adams. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a publicity sheet about Joe Adams’ bronzes. One of the credits states “General Yeager and I sincerely appreciate your talents and would like you to know that the P-51D is now proudly displayed in our office.” over the signature of Glennis Yeager, Yeager, Inc. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Complete with one slightly bent propeller blade, showing a little tarnish. 4-47759 JR307 (2,750-3,750) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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