Lot 1160 · 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
Post-North Korea nuclear test #34
Ristyo Eko Hartanto · acrylic on canvas
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- Estimate
- HK$70,000–HK$100,000 hammer ≈ $9,031–$12,901
- 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
- 78¾ x 98½ in. (200 x 250 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5042291
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Ristyo Eko Hartanto, Post-North Korea nuclear test #34. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 1160. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5042291.
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