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Alberto Vargas, Memories of Olive

Alberto Vargas

American · 1896–1982 · Painter, Draughtsman

Joaquin Alberto Vargas y Chávez was a Peruvian-American painter of pin-up girls. These pin-ups are sometimes known as Vargas girls. He is often considered one of the most… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Alberto Vargas, The blushing bride 20 x 30inThe blushing bride 20 x 30inBonhams · $21,960≈ £14,158≈ €16,041Sign up to see
  2. Alberto Vargas, Lounging Nude, 1943, Watercolor, pencil, and ink on paperLounging NudeLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $11,250≈ £8,653≈ €10,069Sign up to see
  3. Alberto Vargas, Let it Rain, watercolor and colored pencils over graphite on tracing paper adhered to boardLet it RainBonhams · $9,760≈ £5,849≈ €6,468Sign up to see

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  1. Alberto Vargas, Untitled, pencil
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 284/500
    29 x 21 1/4 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 390
    $224≈ £166≈ €191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  2. Alberto Vargas, Untitled - Study of a Young Nude with Wings on Her Feet, graphite on paper
    Untitled - Study of a Young Nude with Wings on Her Feet
    Drawing · Paper
    37.5 x 17.1 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 323
    CA$819≈ $608≈ £475≈ €560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,000–2,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  3. Alberto Vargas, Cocktail Hour, April, Eh-Ehh!!!, pencil and colored pencil on tracing paper
    Cocktail Hour, April, Eh-Ehh!!!
    Drawing · Paper
    20 x 30in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1061
    $2,125≈ £1,638≈ €1,918Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Alberto Vargas, Cocktail Hour, April, Eh-Ehh!!!, pencil and colored pencil on tracing paper
    Cocktail Hour, April, Eh-Ehh!!!
    Drawing · Paper
    20 x 30in
    Bonhams · · Lot 101
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
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