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Classic Week Sales At Christie's In London

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 01, 2023: A technician holds a silver microscope, one of the rarest microscopes by the father of microbiology, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) and with the highest magnification extant (estimate: GBP150,000-250,000) during a photocall at Christie's auction house showcasing the highlights from the Classic Week Sales in London, United Kingdom on December 01, 2023. Spanning art from antiquity to the 21st century, with six live auctions and one online sale, the Classic Week Sales series will run from 1 to 15 December. (Photo by WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10822922
Date Taken	1 December 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto
Category	Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Art Culture & Entertainment Christie's Classic Week England Great Britain London UK United Kingdom auction auction house microscope sale London United Kingdom December 01 2023 Technician Silver microscope Rarest microscopes Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Microbiology Highest magnification Christie's auction house Photocall Classic Week Sales Art Antiquity 21st century Live auctions Online sale Series WIktor Szymanowicz NurPhoto Estimate £150 000-250 000 Father of microbiology Highlights Auction Collectibles Historical artifacts Scientific instruments 1632-1723 Magnification Valuable Antiques Exhibition