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, 3 New Guinea Men, (2 with Pipes), 1970, Platin-Palladium-Abzug auf Rives-Papier, 1983
    3 New Guinea Men, (2 with Pipes), 1970
    Photograph · Paper
    34 × 33,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2132
    €36,250≈ $49,329≈ £29,454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €35,000–45,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Irving Penn, Vogue Fashion Photograph (Lima, Peru), 1948, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 1985
    Vogue Fashion Photograph (Lima, Peru), 1948
    Photograph
    46 x 44.3 cm (18 1/8 x 17 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    £40,000≈ $67,792≈ €48,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Irving Penn, Composition with Pitcher and Eau de Cologne, New York, 7 December, 1979, Platinum palladium print, printed 1981
    Composition with Pitcher and Eau de Cologne, New York, 7 December, 1979
    Photograph · ed. 6/61
    28.7 x 48 cm (11 1/4 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    £10,000≈ $16,948≈ €12,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Irving Penn, Two Guedras, Morocco, 1971, Selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Two Guedras, Morocco, 1971
    Photograph
    48.3 x 47.9 cm (19 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    £20,000≈ $33,896≈ €24,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Irving Penn, Three Rissani Women with Bread, 1971, Platinum palladium print, printed 1978
    Three Rissani Women with Bread, 1971
    Photograph · ed. 8/32
    21 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. (54.9 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    $75,000≈ £45,099≈ €54,387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Irving Penn, Old Man (Dahomey), 1967, Platinum palladium print, printed 1985
    Old Man (Dahomey), 1967
    Photograph · ed. 1/16
    15 5/8 x 15 1/2 in. (39.7 x 39.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    $25,000≈ £15,033≈ €18,129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Irving Penn, Cigarette No. 52, New York, 1972, Platinum palladium print
    Cigarette No. 52, New York, 1972
    Photograph · ed. 13/42
    23 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (59.7 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    $32,500≈ £19,543≈ €23,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Irving Penn, Summer Sleep, New York, 1949, Dye transfer print, printed 1959-1960
    Summer Sleep, New York, 1949
    Photograph
    14 3/8 x 22 1/8 in. (36.5 x 56.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    $112,500≈ £67,649≈ €81,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Irving Penn, Cigarette No. 17, New York, 1972, Platinum print
    Cigarette No. 17, New York, 1972
    Photograph · ed. 9/64
    23 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (59.1 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    $30,000≈ £18,040≈ €21,755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Irving Penn, Street Photographer, New York, 1951, Platinum palladium print, printed 1976
    Street Photographer, New York, 1951
    Photograph · ed. 11/30
    19 3/8 x 15 in. (49.2 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    $56,250≈ £33,824≈ €40,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View 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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