Alan Bean Signed "Helping Hands" Lithograph LE 850 (Beckett)

"**Framed Hand-Signed Limited Edition Lithograph ""'Helping Hands"" by Apollo Moonwalker Alan Bean — Beckett Authenticated**

Offered is an exceptional **limited edition lithograph** titled **""Helping Hands""**, created and **hand signed by Apollo 12 Astronaut and fourth man to walk on the Moon, Alan Bean**. This powerful work of art, produced by astronaut-turned-artist Alan Bean, captures the spirit of lunar exploration and camaraderie among space pioneers. This lithograph is part of a **limited edition of only 850 pieces**, and has been **professionally framed and matted** for elegant display. The signature of Alan Bean has been **authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services** and is accompanied by their **Letter of Authenticity**.

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### **About the Artwork**

- **Title**: *Helping Hands*

- **Artist**: Alan Bean

- **Edition**: Limited to 850 hand-numbered prints

- **Medium**: Lithograph on archival paper

- **Signed**: Personally hand signed by Alan Bean

- **Presentation**: Professionally matted and framed (overall dimensions available upon request)

- **Authentication**: Accompanied by a **Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity**

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### **About Alan Bean**

**Alan LaVern Bean** (1932–2018) was a U.S. Navy test pilot, NASA astronaut, and acclaimed artist. He served as the **Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 12**, becoming the **fourth man to walk on the Moon** during the second lunar landing mission in **November 1969**. He later commanded the **Skylab 3** mission in 1973. After retiring from NASA, Bean devoted his life to painting scenes from the space program, offering an insider’s view of the astronaut experience. His artwork often included **actual Moon dust particles and mission patches** embedded into the canvas, providing a unique and deeply personal dimension to space art.

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### **About ""Helping Hands""**

“Helping Hands” is a tribute to the teamwork and unity that defines space exploration. In this piece, Bean reflects on the unseen moments and silent cooperation among astronauts and ground crew that make each mission possible. Like much of his work, the painting is infused with **authentic textures and impressions from his own lunar boots and tools**, giving the piece an extraordinary depth and personal significance. This image reminds us that while space travel may spotlight a few individuals, the success is always collective.

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### **Summary**

This **museum-quality lithograph** by **Apollo 12 Moonwalker Alan Bean**, hand signed and part of a limited edition of just 850 prints, represents a **rare intersection of space history and fine art**. Elegantly framed and authenticated by Beckett, this piece offers a remarkable opportunity for collectors of **NASA memorabilia**, **fine art**, and **space exploration history**. A stunning addition to any home, office, or gallery space."

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph includes an official Beckett Authentication Services hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Beckett LOA

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