Lot 175 · 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
Composition
Corneille · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- €15,000–€20,000 hammer ≈ $19,046–$25,394
- 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
- 33 x 22 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409069
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-5409069 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5409069
Corneille, Composition. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 175. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409069.
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