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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, Pear with Seeds (A), New York, 1993, Platinum-palladium print, mounted
    Pear with Seeds (A), New York, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 12/13
    28 x 50.5 cm (11 x 19 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    £9,525≈ $11,949≈ €10,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Irving Penn, Dried Bananas, New York, May 9, 2003, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, mounted
    Dried Bananas, New York, May 9, 2003
    Photograph
    28 x 42 cm (11 x 16 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    £2,159≈ $2,708≈ €2,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Irving Penn, 'Ospedale', 1980, Platinum Palladium print
    'Ospedale', 1980
    Photograph · ed. 6/54
    19 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. (48.9 x 29.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 15
    $10,240≈ £8,450≈ €9,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Nude 58, New York, 1950
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 11/33
    sheet 24-1/2 x 22-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 37
    $12,000≈ £9,881≈ €11,330HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. Irving Penn, Four Lipsticks (New York), 1987, Pigment print, printed 2006
    Four Lipsticks (New York), 1987
    Photograph
    27 7/8 x 21 in. (70.8 x 53.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    $48,260≈ £39,261≈ €45,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Irving Penn, Forgotten Fruit, 1980, Platinum-palladium print, printed 1981. Accompanied by a copy of Irving Penn: Archaeology
    Forgotten Fruit, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 46/50
    11 3/8 x 19 3/8 in. (28.9 x 49.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    $10,160≈ £8,266≈ €9,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Irving Penn, Cuzco Children, Peru, December, 1948, Gelatin silver print, printed 1949
    Cuzco Children, Peru, December, 1948
    Photograph
    9 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (25.1 x 24.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    $27,940≈ £22,730≈ €26,349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Irving Penn, Woman in Balenciaga Coat (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), Paris, 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed before 1960
    Woman in Balenciaga Coat (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), Paris, 1950
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (24.1 x 17.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 74
    $15,240≈ £12,398≈ €14,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Irving Penn, Ballet Society, New York, March 5, 1948, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Ballet Society, New York, March 5, 1948
    Photograph
    9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.1 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 79
    $9,525≈ £7,749≈ €8,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Irving Penn, Cigarette No. 37, New York, platinum-palladium print on BFK Rives mounted to aluminium
    Cigarette No. 37, New York
    Photograph · Paper
    23 h x 17 w in (58 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 108
    $32,760≈ £25,658≈ €29,822Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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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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