South Pacific by Alberto Vargas

Alberto Vargas is perhaps the best known and most respected of all the pin-up girl artists. Born in Arequipa, Peru in 1896, he was the son of portrait photographer Max Vargas. His father secured an apprenticeship for Vargas at Julien Studios in Switzerland in 1915. Not long after arrival in Switzerland, Vargas decided that Europe during World War I was not a very healthy place to be and so traveled to New York in 1916. After two lucky breaks, producing lobby painting for Ziegfield Follies in the 20s and Hollywood portraits of stars in the 30s, Vargas was approached to provide artwork for the newly started Esquire Magazine in 1940.

This limited edition print is long sold out and only available on the secondary market. This piece was originally offered in 1989 with an edition size of only 250 on Deluxe Opalesque Silk. This print is #118/250 from the deluxe printing. Image measures 24″ X 31″. This piece has been carefully stored since it was purchased in 1989 and it is in mint/new condition.

The official printers terminology for this piece is limited edition continuous-tone lithographic print.

It was published after the artists death and is therefore an estate edition. His trademarked “Varga” signature, used when he painted for Esquire, has been silk screened on the print.

This edition was printed on Opalesque Silk tm 100% rag archival print paper by Black Box Collo Type Studios, Inc. which is one of the premier fine art printing houses in the world.

Be sure to notice the incredible detail and beauty of this print. It is unframed and will be shipped unframed. It is also accompanied by the San Francisco Art Exchange Certificate of Authenticity.

This is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art. South Pacific is rarely available on the secondary market.

Alberto Vargas was the most famous of the Twentieth Century American Pin-up artists. More than any other, he can be called the father of the American pin-up. Bid with confidence since I guarantee the authenticity of this piece.

Winning bidder to add an estimated $100 for secure packing and insured shipping in the US. International shipping will be more or pick up in Northern Virginia.