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Irving Penn — 'vionnet Dress With Fan' (new York)
Irving Penn

'vionnet Dress With Fan' (new York)

A masterfully composed photograph by Irving Penn capturing a figure adorned in an elegant Vionnet dress, accessorized with a fan, set against the refined backdrop of New York. Penn's signature use of stark, controlled lighting emphasizes the sculptural quality of the garment, highlighting the fluid craftsmanship synonymous with Madeleine Vionnet's iconic design. The image reflects Penn's unparalleled ability to elevate fashion photography into fine art, balancing timeless sophistication with meticulous formal precision.

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April 5, 2019

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 19

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Irving Penn, 'vionnet Dress With Fan' (new York)

A masterfully composed photograph by Irving Penn capturing a figure adorned in an elegant Vionnet dress, accessorized with a fan, set against the refined backdrop of New York. Penn's signature use of stark, controlled lighting emphasizes the sculptural quality of the garment, highlighting the fluid craftsmanship synonymous with Madeleine Vionnet's iconic design. The image reflects Penn's unparalleled ability to elevate fashion photography into fine art, balancing timeless sophistication with meticulous formal precision.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

High Fashion, Minimalist, American, Photograph, Stylish, Portrait, Elegant, Monochromatic, Fashion, Contemporary

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