Irving Penn

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, Three Cretan Women (Without Rope), September, 1964, Platinum palladium print, printed 1985
    Three Cretan Women (Without Rope), September, 1964
    Photograph · ed. 6/19
    15 x 15 1/2 in. (38.1 x 39.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Irving Penn, Composition with Pitcher and Eau de Cologne, New York, 7 December, 1979, Platinum print
    Composition with Pitcher and Eau de Cologne, New York, 7 December, 1979
    Photograph · ed. 3/61
    12 1/4 x 19 1/8 in. (31.1 x 48.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Irving Penn, Woman with three loaves (Morocco), 1971, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 1990
    Woman with three loaves (Morocco), 1971
    Photograph
    14 7/8 x 14 5/8 in. (37.8 x 37.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Irving Penn, Woman with three loaves, Morocco (B), 1971, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 1990
    Woman with three loaves, Morocco (B), 1971
    Photograph
    37.4 x 37.8 cm (14 3/4 x 14 7/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Irving Penn, Nude, 1949-1950, Gelatin silver print
    Nude, 1949-1950
    Photograph
    39.7 x 37.7 cm (15 5/8 x 14 7/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Irving Penn, Balenciaga 'Little Great' Coat (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), Paris, 1950, Selenium-toned gelatin silver print, printed 1985
    Balenciaga 'Little Great' Coat (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), Paris, 1950
    Photograph
    36.6 x 33.5 cm (14 3/8 x 13 1/4 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Irving Penn, Cinderella, New York and Little Red Riding Hood, New York, 1946, Two gelatin silver prints
    Cinderella, New York and Little Red Riding Hood, New York, 1946
    Photograph
    Each 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.1 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Irving Penn, Women In Wartime (Dorian Leigh and Evelyn Tripp), New York, 1950, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Women In Wartime (Dorian Leigh and Evelyn Tripp), New York, 1950
    Photograph
    18 5/8 x 18 5/8 in. (47.3 x 47.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Irving Penn, Five Okapa Warriors, New Guinea, 1970, Platinum palladium print
    Five Okapa Warriors, New Guinea, 1970
    Photograph · ed. 24/35
    19 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (49.5 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Irving Penn, Gypsy Family, 1966, Platinum palladium print
    Gypsy Family, 1966
    Photograph · ed. 12/28
    16 1/2 x 16 3/8 in. (41.9 x 41.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View 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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