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Irving Penn

American · 1917–2009 · Photographer

Irving Penn was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Irving Penn, Ginkgo Leaves, New York, 1990, Dye transfer print, printed 1992Ginkgo Leaves, New YorkPhillips · $567,600≈ £423,298≈ €488,174Sign up to see
  2. Irving Penn, Harlequin Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), 1950, Platinum palladium print, printed 1979Harlequin Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn)Phillips · $355,600≈ £284,890≈ €326,209Sign up to see
  3. Irving Penn, Harlequin Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), 1950, Platinum palladium print, printed 1979Harlequin Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn)Phillips · $290,500≈ £191,610≈ €226,246Sign up to see

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  1. Irving Penn, The Angel, New York, 1946, Platinum-palladium print, printed 1989, flush-mounted
    The Angel, New York, 1946
    Photograph · ed. 43/52
    58 x 46.3 cm (22 7/8 x 18 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Irving Penn, Four Shoes, New York, 1959, Dye destruction print, printed 1985
    Four Shoes, New York, 1959
    Photograph
    22.2 x 19 cm (8 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Irving Penn, Three Asaro Mud Men, New Guinea, 1970, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Three Asaro Mud Men, New Guinea, 1970
    Photograph
    19 x 19 in. (48.3 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Irving Penn, Cottage Tulip: Sorbet, New York, 1967, Platinum palladium print, printed 1987
    Cottage Tulip: Sorbet, New York, 1967
    Photograph · ed. 2/9
    17 3/8 x 17 7/8 in. (44.1 x 45.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 78
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Irving Penn, Nude, 1949-1950, Gelatin silver print
    Nude, 1949-1950
    Photograph
    19 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (49.5 x 29.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Irving Penn, Ospedale, 1981, Platinum Palladium Print "Ospedale" 1981
    Ospedale, 1981
    Photograph · ed. 1/54
    19.25" high x 11.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 87
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Irving Penn, Black and White Vogue Cover (Jean Patchett), New York, 1950, Platinum-palladium print, printed 1968
    Black and White Vogue Cover (Jean Patchett), New York, 1950
    Photograph · ed. 11/34
    Approximately 43 x 34 cm (16 7/8 x 13 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Irving Penn, Gisele, New York, April 1, 1999, Selenium toned gelatin silver print
    Gisele, New York, April 1, 1999
    Photograph
    15 3/8 x 15 3/8 in. (39.1 x 39.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Irving Penn, Gisele (B), New York, April 1, 1999, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 2002
    Gisele (B), New York, April 1, 1999
    Photograph
    15 1/2 x 15 3/8 in. (39.4 x 39.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Irving Penn, Butchers, Paris, 1950, Platinum-palladium print, printed 1976
    Butchers, Paris, 1950
    Photograph · ed. 15/33
    41.3 x 31.8 cm (16 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 241
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗

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About Irving Penn

Irving Penn was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent advertising work for clients including Issey Miyake and Clinique. His work has been exhibited internationally and continues to inform the art of photography.

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