Lot 63 · The Francis Crick 'Secret of Life' Letter: A remarkable letter to his son, revealing one of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th century
De kruisafneming - The descent from the Cross
Jan Thorn Prikker · watercolour on paper
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- Estimate
- €4,000–€6,000 hammer ≈ $4,616–$6,923
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — The Francis Crick 'Secret of Life' Letter: A remarkable letter to his son, revealing one of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th century, New York · 2 December 2008
- Dimensions
- 53 x 40 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5408997
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-5408997 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5408997
Jan Thorn Prikker, De kruisafneming - The descent from the Cross. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 63. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5408997.
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Jan Thorn Prikker, De kruisafneming - The descent from the Cross. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 63. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5408997.
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