Lot 263 · 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
Untitled (model for the bridge for the NAI, Rotterdam)
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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
- 35 x 80.5 x 28 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409124
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-5409124 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5409124
Auke De Vries, Untitled (model for the bridge for the NAI, Rotterdam). Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 263. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409124.
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Auke De Vries, Untitled (model for the bridge for the NAI, Rotterdam). Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 263. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409124.
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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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