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Butcher, London by Irving Penn, 1950, Platinum palladium print, printed 1967, sold Apr 2025Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Butcher, London

Irving Penn (American, 1917–2009) · 1950

$63,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £49,054≈ €58,780

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Medium
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As published: “Platinum palladium print, printed 1967”
Edition
6/38
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Prints (general)
Dimensions
19 5/8 x 15 3/8 in. (49.8 x 39.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040125)
Date
April 2, 2025
Location
New York, United States
Lot
48
Estimate
$35,000 – $55,000 (≈ £27,037 – £42,487) (≈ €32,398 – €50,912)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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