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, Coffee Pot, New York, 2007, Gelatin silver print, printed 2007
    Coffee Pot, New York, 2007
    Photograph
    18 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (47.9 x 37.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 66
    $23,220≈ £17,317≈ €19,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Irving Penn, Woman in a Burlap Sack, New York, 2007, Gelatin silver print, printed 2007
    Woman in a Burlap Sack, New York, 2007
    Photograph
    22 x 19 3/4 in. (55.9 x 50.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    $74,820≈ £55,798≈ €64,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Irving Penn, Yves Saint Laurent Blouse, New York, 2005, Pigment print, printed 2006
    Yves Saint Laurent Blouse, New York, 2005
    Photograph
    22 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (57.2 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    $28,380≈ £21,165≈ €24,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Irving Penn, Gisele Reading (A), New York, 2006, Gelatin silver print, printed 2006
    Gisele Reading (A), New York, 2006
    Photograph
    13 7/8 x 19 1/8 in. (35.2 x 48.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 69
    $51,600≈ £38,482≈ €44,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Irving Penn, Fisherman with Poplars, France, 1951, Dye transfer print, printed 1959-1960
    Fisherman with Poplars, France, 1951
    Photograph
    19 1/8 x 12 5/8 in. (48.6 x 32.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 7
    $58,050≈ £43,292≈ €49,927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Irving Penn, Orangutan and Chimpanzee with Coconut, New York, 2004, Gelatin silver print, printed 2004
    Orangutan and Chimpanzee with Coconut, New York, 2004
    Photograph
    13 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (34.3 x 40 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 70
    $54,180≈ £40,406≈ €46,598Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Irving Penn, Summer Sleep, New York, 1949, Dye transfer print, printed 1985
    Summer Sleep, New York, 1949
    Photograph
    15 7/8 x 22 1/4 in. (40.3 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    $90,300≈ £67,343≈ €77,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Irving Penn, The Tarot Reader (Bridget Tichenor and Jean Patchett), New York, 1949, Gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    The Tarot Reader (Bridget Tichenor and Jean Patchett), New York, 1949
    Photograph
    15 3/4 x 14 7/8 in. (40 x 37.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    $109,650≈ £81,773≈ €94,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Irving Penn, Untitled, 1947 gelatin silver print visible 19 x 16.5cm Provenance: With the André Emmerich Gallery
    Untitled
    Photograph
    Sworders · · Lot 236
    £1,100≈ $1,481≈ €1,260HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Sworders ↗
  10. Irving Penn, Hippie Family Kelly, San Francisco, 1967, Platinum-palladium print on Arches paper, printed
    Hippie Family Kelly, San Francisco, 1967
    Photograph · Paper
    42.7 x 36.3 cm (57 x 46.5 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 766
    €11,340≈ $12,858≈ £9,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗

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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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