Lot 57 · 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
A still life with fish in a basket and an anchor
Raoul Hynckes · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- €7,000–€9,000 hammer ≈ $8,888–$11,427
- 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
- 70 x 90 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5408993
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Raoul Hynckes, A still life with fish in a basket and an anchor. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 57. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5408993.
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Raoul Hynckes, A still life with fish in a basket and an anchor. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 57. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5408993.
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