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Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) Original Pin-up Art (c.1952)

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Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) Original Pin-up Art (c.1952)
Alberto Vargas (1896-1982) Original Pin-up Art (c.1952).True magazine May, 1952, as full page pin-up. It was accompanied by a feature entitled True Girl by Vargas, showing a photo of Vargas holding the original painting, with the model Jeanne Dean in the identical pose.This image also appeared on the box of the famous Vargas playing cards (both sides) and as the Jack of spades in that deck. Additionally, it was published as a full page pin-up in Cavalier magazine, a British publication.Airbrush and watercolor on board, framed (34.5 x 24.5), sight size approximately 26.5 x 17. Signed lower right.Several examples of the published versions are included.Provenance: In the summer of 1958 Alberto Vargas was invited by the Peruvian government to exhibit his work in Lima and his home town of Arequipa. This painting was one of the works chosen by Vargas to be featured in the most significant and personal exhibition of his career. As noted by Reid Austin in his book, Vargas (Austin & Vargas), "This was something he [Vargas] had dreamed of for years..." The painting remained in South America until the early 1990s, when it was returned to the United States and was acquired by the consignor. keywords: illustrator, Esquire artist, Varga, Playboy artist, Americana 6 items Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.