Irving Penn is an American artist with 1,273 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $32,500.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 140 | $44,825 | $357,588 | 90% | 2025-10-08 |
| Paintings | 3 | $144,000 | $178,794 | — | 2025-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $49,000 | $206,500 | 97.3% | 2023-10-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 204 | $33,780 | $459,750 | — | 2025-10-24 |
| Photography | 551 | $30,883 | $715,176 | 84% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 149 | $144,000 | $715,176 | — | 2026-04-17 |
Irving Penn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (140 lots) median $44,825 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $144,000, record $178,794. A typical Irving Penn painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 149 lots) the median is $144,000.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginkgo Leaves, New York, 1990 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $355,600 |
| Miles Davis Hand on Trumpet, New York, 1986 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $215,900 |
| Girl Behind Bottle Jean Patchett, New York, 1949 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $190,500 |
| After-Dinner Games, New York, 1947 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $114,300 |
| Frozen Food (With String Beans), New York, 1977 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $95,250 |
Based on 463 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Irving Penn photograph is $30,883.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Irving Penn photograph is $715,176.
Based on 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Irving Penn sculpture is $33,780.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Irving Penn sculpture is $459,750.
Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Irving Penn print is $44,825.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Irving Penn print is $357,588.
Irving Penn's auction record is $715,176, set on 2025-10-08.