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Composition with Pitcher and Eau de Cologne, New York, 7 December by Irving Penn, 1979, Platinum palladium print, printed 1981, sold May 2014

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Composition with Pitcher and Eau de Cologne, New York, 7 December

Irving Penn (American, 1917–2009) · 1979

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Platinum palladium print, printed 1981”
Edition: 6/61
Signed / inscribed: Signed
Category: Design (named designers)
Dimensions: 28.7 x 48 cm (11 1/4 x 18 7/8 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Photographs (UK040114)
Date: May 8, 2014
Location: London
Lot: 90
Estimate: £8,000 – £12,000 (≈ $13,558 – $20,338) (≈ €9,717 – €14,576)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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