Lot 189 · 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
Horse
Arthur Spronken · bronze with a brown green patina
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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
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409076
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Arthur Spronken, Horse. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 189. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409076.
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Arthur Spronken, Horse. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 189. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409076.
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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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| Arthur Spronken | Horse | $14,089 | Christie's, Nov 2005 | |
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