Description: Alberto Vargas was a Peruvian-born painter who is best known for his pin-up girl paintings. He’s considered the most famous of the pin-up artists, and one of the few who enjoyed real name recognition during his lifetime. “Vargas Girls” were instantly popular when they first appeared in Esquire Magazine in 1940. Vargas Girls quickly became a ubiquitous part of American culture. His paintings even became the basis for nose art on many American aircraft during World War II.Playboy Magazine President Hugh Hefner, publicly proclaimed his long time admiration for Vargas Art, and finally in 1960 Hefner struck a deal for Vargas to take his talents to Playboy. From 1960 to 1976 Vargas Fans worldwide eagerly collected Playboy Magazines for the Monthly "Vargas Girl" art that featured a Clever Quote Caption personally written each Month by Hefner Himself.This Stunning Original Vargas signed watercolor and pencil art on illustration board, appeared in the January 1965 Issue of Playboy Magazine on Page 135-136, with the Hefner Written Caption "I just can't understand why I keep having trouble with the same New Year's Resolution every January"Art Size: approximately 18" x 25"; Beautifully Custom Framed to a size of approximately: 26" x 35" Please Note: The Consignor will also consider partial trades for other Cards, Rare Coins, Gold, Silver, Rare Cars, Real Estate, or Contact Us with any other fair offers for us to consider. Payment Policy: Payments must be made within 3 days from date of purchase unless otherwise pre-approved. Return Policy: The piece is sold as is, final sale. There are no refunds. Shipping Charges: $499 International Bidders Please email first for a shipping quote. Please make sure all questions you may have about this item is asked BEFORE placing a bid. We will get back to you within 24 hours Monday - Friday. Please allow 1-2 days response on Saturday and Sunday.
Price: 98000 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-09-11T00:06:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 499 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Alberto Vargas
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Alberto Vargas
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Title: Original Playboy "Vargas Girl" Art Featured January 1965 Pin-Up
Material: Colored Pencil, Paper, Pencil
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Framing: Framed
Subject: Pin-up Model
Personalize: No
Type: Drawing
Year of Production: 1965
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
COA Issued By: Playboy Archives
Theme: Art, Portrait, Risqué, Pinup Art
Style: Illustration Art
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1960-1969
