Lot 48 · 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
Jeune Bretonne - Young girl from Brittany
Jan Verkade 1868 - 1946 · chalk on paper
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- Estimate
- €2,500–€3,000 hammer ≈ $3,174–$3,809
- 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
- 20 x 11.5 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5408986
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Jan Verkade 1868 - 1946, Jeune Bretonne - Young girl from Brittany. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 48. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5408986.
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Jan Verkade 1868 - 1946, Jeune Bretonne - Young girl from Brittany. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 48. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5408986.
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