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, Black and White Fashion (Jean Patchett), New York, 1950, Three gelatin silver contact prints, printed 1950
    Black and White Fashion (Jean Patchett), New York, 1950
    Photograph
    2 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. (6 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $38,700≈ £28,861≈ €33,285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Irving Penn, Black and White Vogue Cover, New York, 1950, Platinum-palladium print, printed 1968
    Black and White Vogue Cover, New York, 1950
    Photograph · ed. 4/34
    16 3/4 x 13 5/8 in. (42.5 x 34.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    $193,500≈ £144,306≈ €166,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Irving Penn, Nude No. 58, New York, 1950, Platinum-palladium print, printed 1976
    Nude No. 58, New York, 1950
    Photograph · ed. 7/33
    19 x 18 in. (48.3 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    $45,150≈ £33,671≈ €38,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Irving Penn, Ginkgo Leaves, New York, 1990, Dye transfer print, printed 1992
    Ginkgo Leaves, New York, 1990
    Photograph
    22 5/8 x 18 1/2 in. (57.5 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $567,600≈ £423,298≈ €488,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Irving Penn, Salad Ingredients, New York, 1947, Dye transfer print, printed 1984
    Salad Ingredients, New York, 1947
    Photograph
    19 3/8 x 15 1/4 in. (49.2 x 38.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    $83,850≈ £62,533≈ €72,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Irving Penn, Marriageable Young Woman of Imilchil, Morocco, 1971, Gelatin silver print, printed 1991
    Marriageable Young Woman of Imilchil, Morocco, 1971
    Photograph
    14 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (37.5 x 37.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    $9,675≈ £7,215≈ €8,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Irving Penn, New Guinea Man and Child with White Faces, New Guinea, 1970, Platinum-palladium print, printed 1983
    New Guinea Man and Child with White Faces, New Guinea, 1970
    Photograph · ed. 5/19
    13 3/8 x 13 1/4 in. (34 x 33.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $28,380≈ £21,165≈ €24,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Irving Penn, Young Gypsy Couple, Extremadura, Spain, 1965, Gelatin silver print, printed before 1974
    Young Gypsy Couple, Extremadura, Spain, 1965
    Photograph
    10 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (26.7 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $11,610≈ £8,658≈ €9,985Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Irving Penn, Marcel Duchamp (1 of 2), New York, 1948, Gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Marcel Duchamp (1 of 2), New York, 1948
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 3/8 in. (24.4 x 18.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $25,800≈ £19,241≈ €22,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Irving Penn, Miles Davis Hand on Trumpet, New York, 1986, Gelatin silver print, printed 1998
    Miles Davis Hand on Trumpet, New York, 1986
    Photograph
    10 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (25.7 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    $180,600≈ £134,686≈ €155,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View 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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