Vargas Varga November 1944 Framed Print 271/450
November 1944 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 piece was originally offered with an edition size of only 450 on Arches paper. This print is #271 out of 450.
The official printers terminology for this piece is limited edition continuous-tone lithographic print.
It was published after the artists death and is therefore and estate edition. His trademarked “Varga” signature, used when he painted for Esquire, has been silk screened on the print.
This edition was printed on Arches Paper by Black Box Collo Type Studios, Inc. which is one of the premier fine art printing houses in the world.
The print itself measures 33 inches high by 23 3/4 inches wide and the entire framed piece measures 42 3/8 inches high by 33 7/8 inches wide. It is beautifully and professionally framed.
Be sure to notice the incredible detail and beauty of this print. This piece is conservatively valued at $4000 and is not available for order from art galleries.
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art.
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. In addition, this piece represents a chance to own a special part of the edition which is normally not available to the general public. Bid with confidence since I guarantee the authenticity of this piece.
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Price: $2,000
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