Lot 280 · 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
Schabernak
Markus Lüpertz · collage and oil on paper
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- Estimate
- €4,000–€6,000 hammer ≈ $5,079–$7,618
- 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
- 72 x 50.5 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409132
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-5409132 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-5409132
Markus Lüpertz, Schabernak. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 280. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409132.
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