Lot 302 · 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
Armen Eloyan · oil on canvas, unframed
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- Estimate
- €2,000–€3,000 hammer ≈ $2,539–$3,809
- 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
- 40 x 55 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5409142
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Armen Eloyan, Untitled. Christie's, 2 Dec 2008, lot 302. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5409142.
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| Armen Eloyan | Comic Figures (099) | $6,359 | Phillips, Oct 2016 | |
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