Lot 160 · 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
Nébulose Mécanique
Constant · stainless steel wire, plexiglass and aluminium
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- Estimate
- €50,000–€70,000 hammer ≈ $63,485–$88,879
- 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
- 36 x 43 x 15 cm. (excl. the wooden base)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409061
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-5409061 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5409061
Constant, Nébulose Mécanique. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 160. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409061.
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