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Nan Kempner

Nan Kempner, Fran Stark and Jaqueline de Ribes, NYC - Fine Art Photography, 1984
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
a dinner party. The woman on the left is Nan Kempner. Born in California, the fashion collector
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nan Kempner, Fran Stark and Jaqueline de Ribes, NYC
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Roxanne Lowit’s portfolio is a tribute to the world of glamour and the creative elite. After over three decades of celebrity and backstage photography Roxanne Lowit has become a sta...
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1980s Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Givenchy Glam
Located in Bristol, CT
Givenchy Haute couture fashion plate for New York society client, Nan Kempner (1930-2005) Art Sz
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1980s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Glam
Givenchy Glam
$950
H 17 in W 13 in
Pierre Balmain Paris 346 Zig Zag
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Bristol, CT
attached designed for New York society icon Nan Kempner (1930-2005) circa 1970s Plate Sz: 12"H x 8"W Frame
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1970s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric

"Givenchy Glam"
Located in Bristol, CT
Expressly designed for Nan Kempner, New York society hostess (1930- 2005) Art Sz: 11-3/8"H x 8"W Frame Sz
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1980s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Givenchy Glam"
"Givenchy Glam"
$950
H 16.13 in W 12.63 in
Ski Fashion At Sugarbush Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 – 2005) at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Vermont
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

'Ski Fashion At Sugarbush' 1960 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005) at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Vermont, December 1960
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Color

Slim Aarons, Ski Fashion At Sugarbush
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
with Certificate of authenticity American socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005) at
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Ski Fashion at Sugarbush, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005) at the Sugarbush Mountain ski
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Ski Fashion at Sugarbush, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005) at the Sugarbush Mountain ski
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Ski Fashion at Sugarbush, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005) at the Sugarbush Mountain ski
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slim Aarons, Sugarbush Ice Bar
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
and fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005) at the Sugarbush Mountain ski resort in Vermont, December
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slim Aarons 'Ski Fashion At Sugarbush' 1960 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Ski Fashion At Sugarbush' American socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005) at the
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Recent Sales

Halston, Yves St. Laurent, Steve Rubell & Nan Kempner
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 15 signed on signature label
Category

1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Nan Kempner in black
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Nan Kempner in black" Manuel Santelices Unique piece 12 in. H x 9 in. W Unframed The worlds of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Pigment

Onassis Under the Umbrella - Vintage Photo by Ron Galella - 1970
By Ron Galella
Located in Roma, IT
activity, famous people ate there, included Jacqueline Kennedy, Nan Kempner and Frank Sinatra. Ronald
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1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Slim Aarons, Ski Fashion At Sugarbush
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
with Certificate of authenticity American socialite and fashion writer Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005) at
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Nan Kempner smoking
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Nan Kempner smoking" Manuel Santelices Unique piece 8 in. H x 8 in. W Unframed The worlds of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Pigment

Nan Kempner, Fran Stark and Jacqueline de Ribes photographed by Roxane Lowit (20
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nan Kempner, Fran Stark, and Jacqueline de Ribes photographed by Roxane Lowit by Manuel Santelices
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Gouache, Archival Paper

Pierre Balmain Paris 433 Bangkok
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Bristol, CT
Chic original couture fashion plate by Pierre Balmain designed for the New York socialite, Nan
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1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

David Hockney in his studio in 1981
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nan Kempner, Fran Stark, and Jacqueline de Ribes photographed by Roxane Lowit by Manuel Santelices
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Gouache, Archival Paper

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1950s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

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By Design Frères
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$2,900 / item
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By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Spot the Ball, 1960 - Polo Match at Myopia Club in Hamilton Massachusetts in USA
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
Spot the Ball, 1960 - Polo Match at Myopia Club in Hamilton Massachusetts in USA by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

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By Mazzega
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Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
$1,083 / set
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"Christian Dior No 58 Hiver 73.74" Original Couture Fashion Plate
By Christian Dior
Located in Bristol, CT
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Category

1970s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

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By Design Frères
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By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
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By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
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$9,240 / item
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Nan Kempner For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the nan kempner you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Pop Art versions now, or shop for Pop Art creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a nan kempner from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a nan kempner to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, gray and more. There have been many interesting nan kempner examples over the years, but those made by Andy Warhol, Manuel Santelices, Roxanne Lowit, Rose Hartman and Ron Galella are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in archival pigment print, gouache and paint can add an especially memorable touch. If space is limited, you can find a small nan kempner measuring 4.25 high and 3.375 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 29.93 across to better suit those in the market for a large nan kempner.

How Much is a Nan Kempner?

The price for a nan kempner in our collection starts at $400 and tops out at $24,000 with the average selling for $2,500.