Lot 247 · 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
Drie figuren buiten/'le dejeuner'
Jaap Hillenius · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- €4,000–€6,000 hammer ≈ $4,616–$6,923
- 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
- 100 x 100 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409113
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Jaap Hillenius, Drie figuren buiten/'le dejeuner'. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 247. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409113.
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Jaap Hillenius, Drie figuren buiten/'le dejeuner'. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 247. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409113.
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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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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaap Hillenius | Zittende figuur buiten | $6,920 | Christie's, Jun 2009 | |
| Jaap Hillenius | 2 onder boom | Sotheby's, Dec 2005 | ||
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| Armando | Der Baum | Sotheby's, Nov 2023 | ||
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| Jan Sluijters | An Interesting story | Sotheby's, May 2022 |
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