Lot 34 · 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
Pierement
Reimond Kimpe · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- €6,000–€8,000 hammer ≈ $7,618–$10,158
- 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
- 106 x 85 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5408976
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Reimond Kimpe, Pierement. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 34. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5408976.
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