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Irving Penn — The Angel
Irving Penn

The Angel

1979

A striking work by the legendary Irving Penn, *The Angel* exemplifies his mastery of controlled composition and visual elegance. This authenticated piece bears Penn's pencil signature, title, date, and edition number 11/52 on the reverse of its aluminum flush-mount, accompanied by Condé Nast copyright, credit, and edition stamps. The work's provenance and limited edition designation of 52 prints underscore its significance as a collectible example of Penn's celebrated photographic legacy.

Medium
Signed, titled, dated, numbered 11/52 in pencil, Condé Nast copyright credit reproduction limitation, credit and edition stamps on the reverse of the aluminum flush-mount.
Location
Phillips, Salt Lake City, UT

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Photographs Evening & Day

October 5, 2016

Estimate: $8,000 to $12,000

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Irving Penn, The Angel, 1979

A striking work by the legendary Irving Penn, *The Angel* exemplifies his mastery of controlled composition and visual elegance. This authenticated piece bears Penn's pencil signature, title, date, and edition number 11/52 on the reverse of its aluminum flush-mount, accompanied by Condé Nast copyright, credit, and edition stamps. The work's provenance and limited edition designation of 52 prints underscore its significance as a collectible example of Penn's celebrated photographic legacy.

Medium
Signed, titled, dated, numbered 11/52 in pencil, Condé Nast copyright credit reproduction limitation, credit and edition stamps on the reverse of the aluminum flush-mount.
Year
1979
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, Figure, Minimalist, American, Photograph, Fine Art, Portrait, Elegant, Black and White, Contemporary

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