Cast as a female figure wearing a hat and a long flowing dress, signed Dwight and numbered 17/50, mounted on a wood base. Height 13 3/4 inches. Note: Edward Dwight was selected as the first African American astronaut trainee in 1961. He started sculpting after he resigned from the USAF. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold As Is and in accordance with the conditions of sale.