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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, Joseph Brodsky, New York, Jan. 7, 1980, Selenium-toned gelatin silver print
    Joseph Brodsky, New York, Jan. 7, 1980
    Photograph
    14 3/8 x 14 1/4 in. (36.5 x 36.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    $32,500≈ £25,029≈ €28,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Irving Penn, Spencer Tracy, New York, March 23, 1948, Gelatin silver print
    Spencer Tracy, New York, March 23, 1948
    Photograph
    9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. (24.4 x 20 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    $23,750≈ £18,290≈ €20,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Irving Penn, John F. Kennedy, Washington, D.C., 1960, Selenium-toned gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    John F. Kennedy, Washington, D.C., 1960
    Photograph
    14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (37.8 x 37.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    $55,000≈ £42,357≈ €47,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Irving Penn, Three Poppies, Arab Chief, New York, 1969, Dye transfer print, printed 1992
    Three Poppies, Arab Chief, New York, 1969
    Photograph
    55 x 46.2 cm (21 5/8 x 18 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    £93,750≈ $126,478≈ €107,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. 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 97
    £43,750≈ $59,023≈ €50,100Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Irving Penn, Woman in Feather Hat (B), New York, Nov. 11 1991, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 2005, flush-mounted
    Woman in Feather Hat (B), New York, Nov. 11 1991
    Photograph
    48 x 48 cm (18 7/8 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    £32,500≈ $43,846≈ €37,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Irving Penn, Breast (A) New York, March 5, 1993, Dye destruction print
    Breast (A) New York, March 5, 1993
    Photograph
    10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (26.7 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    $21,250≈ £15,041≈ €17,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Irving Penn, Ospedale, March 4, 1980, Platinum palladium print
    Ospedale, March 4, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 4/54
    19 1/4 x 11 3/8 in. (48.9 x 28.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    $21,875≈ £15,483≈ €17,779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Irving Penn, Iceland Poppy/Papaver nudicaule (G), New York, 2006, Pigment print
    Iceland Poppy/Papaver nudicaule (G), New York, 2006
    Photograph
    19 x 23 in. (48.3 x 58.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    $37,500≈ £26,543≈ €30,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Irving Penn, Jean Cocteau, Paris, 1948, Platinum palladium print, printed 1979
    Jean Cocteau, Paris, 1948
    Photograph
    14 x 12 5/8 in. (35.6 x 32.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 178
    $20,000≈ £14,156≈ €16,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View 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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