Lot 197 · 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
Landing II
Paul Van Hoeydonck · mixed media, resin and metal on board
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- Estimate
- €3,000–€5,000 hammer ≈ $3,809–$6,348
- 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
- 28 x 60 x 60 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409081
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-5409081 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5409081
Paul Van Hoeydonck, Landing II. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 197. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409081.
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Paul Van Hoeydonck, Landing II. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 197. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409081.
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