Lot 246 · 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
Ree III
Marc Mulders · oil on canvas
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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
- 80 x 70 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409112
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Marc Mulders, Ree III. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 246. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409112.
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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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| Evacuatie vervoer | Harm Kamerlingh Onnes | €3,500–€5,500 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Mulders | Open rode rozen II | $3,989 | Christie's, Dec 2006 | |
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