Lot 1234 · 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
Bridge leading to village
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
- 39 x 50¾ in. (99 x 129 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5042347
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-5042347 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5042347
Affandi, Bridge leading to village. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 1234. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5042347.
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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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|---|---|---|---|
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