Author Michael Crichton's art collection goes under the hammer
Late author of Jurassic Park left £20m worth of paintings including works by Jasper Johns, Picasso and Lichtenstein
Artworks collected by the late Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton and valued at £20m are being showcased to the British public before going under the hammer. Among the items is one of Jasper Johns' Flag paintings, on public view in London for the first time in 20 years. The influential work is the highlight of a Christie's sale on 11 May.
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Friday, 5 February, 2010
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