Lot 91 · Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit
Mouth for L'Oréal, New York, 1986
Irving Penn · dye-transfer print, printed 1992
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- Estimate
- $50,000–$70,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit , Geneva · 29 April 2002
- Dimensions
- 18 5/8 x 18¼in. (47.3 x 46.2cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5467451
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Irving Penn, Mouth for L'Oréal, New York, 1986. Christie's, 29 Apr 2002, lot 91. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5467451.
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Irving Penn, Mouth for L'Oréal, New York, 1986. Christie's, 29 Apr 2002, lot 91. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5467451.
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From the same sale Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit · Apr 2002
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby, Diamond and Paste Earrings | RUBY, DIAMOND AND PASTE EARRINGS | CHF 40,000–CHF 60,000 | |
| Natural and Cultured Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Necklace | NATURAL AND CULTURED PEARL, EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE | CHF 30,000–CHF 50,000 | |
| Natural Pearl and Diamond ‘Toi Et Moi’ Ring | NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND ‘TOI ET MOI’ RING | CHF 10,000–CHF 15,000 | |
| Natural Pearl and Diamond Sautoir | NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND SAUTOIR | CHF 15,000–CHF 20,000 | |
| Cartier Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings | CARTIER CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS | CHF 40,000–CHF 60,000 | |
| René Boivin Sapphire Bracelet | RENÉ BOIVIN SAPPHIRE BRACELET | CHF 4,000–CHF 6,000 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Irving Penn | Barber, New York | Phillips, Nov 2021 | ||
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| Irving Penn | Lily 'Imperial Pink', New York | Phillips, Oct 2025 | ||
| Irving Penn | Harlequin Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), New York | Phillips, Oct 2025 | ||
| Irving Penn | Sitting Nude Rear, New York | Phillips, Nov 2023 | ||
| Irving Penn | Mouth (for L'Oreal), New York, 1986 | Christie's, Nov 2016 | ||
| Irving Penn | Miles Davis Hand on Trumpet, New York | Phillips, Oct 2025 |
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