VISUAL LANGUAGE: THE ART OF IRVING PENN SETS NEW AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST

Tom Penn, Executive Director of The Irving Penn Foundation, said “The Foundation is pleased with the results and looks forward to continuing its work advancing Irving Penn’s artistic legacy. With exhibitions scheduled through 2030, we remain committed to our mission and are excited to explore ways in which to expand our charitable and educational programs.”

Vanessa Hallett, Phillips’ Deputy Chairwoman and Worldwide Head of Photographs said, “It has been a true honor to work in partnership with The Irving Penn Foundation to present Visual Language: The Art of Irving Penn and bring these extraordinary works to auction. During today’s auction, the saleroom was filled with the artist’s most devoted followers alongside new collectors from around the world, creating an atmosphere as vibrant as the works themselves. Supporting the Foundation’s mission through this sale has been deeply meaningful, and we are proud to have set a new record for Irving Penn with the dye transfer print of Ginkgo Leaves, one of his most iconic and arresting images. We were also thrilled to see Bee (A) achieve more than three times its low estimate — a testament to the continued resonance and relevance of Penn’s vision.”