Lot 1199 · 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
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Lao Lian Ben · acrylic and pencil on canvas
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- Estimate
- HK$120,000–HK$180,000 hammer ≈ $15,482–$23,222
- 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
- 48 x 84¼ in. (122 x 214 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5042322
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-5042322 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5042322
Lao Lian Ben, View. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 1199. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5042322.
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From the same sale 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 · Dec 2008
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| Evacuatie vervoer | Harm Kamerlingh Onnes | €3,500–€5,500 |
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