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Truman Capote, March 5 by Irving Penn, 1948, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Truman Capote, March 5

Irving Penn (American, 1917–2009) · 1948

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$18,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £13,138≈ €16,476

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (24.4 x 19.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040116)
Date
April 4, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
217
Estimate
$12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £8,408 – £12,612) (≈ €10,545 – €15,817)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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