Lot 1233 · 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
Dog fight
Affandi · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- HK$500,000–HK$650,000 hammer ≈ $64,507–$83,859
- 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
- 43 1/3 x 54¾ in. (110 x 139 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5042346
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Affandi, Dog fight. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 1233. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5042346.
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