Patrick Nagel and Alberto Vargas Collection

Set of Four Patrick Nagel Prints "The Playboy Porfolio I Serigraph Series"

Alberto Vargas Legacy Nude First Playboy March 1957 and Playboy December 1963

Patrick Nagel "Commemorative #4" Color Serigraph (1945-1984)

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Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States

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Patrick Nagel and Alberto Vargas Collection

Inveterate Company

Stunning collection featuring iconic works by Patrick Nagel and Alberto Vargas. Nagel's bold, minimalist portraits capture the essence of 1980s glamour with sleek lines and vibrant colors. Vargas' timeless pin-up art exudes elegance and allure, showcasing his mastery of the female form. Perfect for collectors of vintage pop culture and classic illustration. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own pieces by two legendary artists!

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Set of Four Patrick Nagel Prints "The Playboy Porfolio I Serigraph Series": A set of four framed Patrick Nagel serigraphy prints from a posthumous edition, titled Playboy Portfolio 1, produced through a collaboration between the Nagel estate and Playboy. The series’ Los

0001: Set of Four Patrick Nagel Prints "The Playboy Porfolio I Serigraph Series"Est. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed

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Alberto Vargas "Smoke Dreams" Lithograph 1978 - 101/500: This Ziegfeld girl savors a quiet moment, cigarette in hand, within the intimacy of her dressing room. Utterly unconscious, she offers a rare glimpse of a model: her casual pose belies the glamour

0003: Alberto Vargas "Smoke Dreams" Lithograph 1978 - 101/500Est. $1,000-$1,250

Alberto Vargas "He Loves me" Limited Edition Lithograph 1939: This is a stunning collector's print of "He Loves Me," originally painted by Alberto Vargas in 1939 and featured in Playboy's January 1968 Vargas retrospective. Printed in 1989 by Playboy and Mirage

0004: Alberto Vargas "He Loves me" Limited Edition Lithograph 1939Est. $1,000-$1,250Lot Passed

Patrick Nagel Bergen Galleries New Orleans Commemorative (1945-1984): Patrick Nagel's NC12 is part of a series of fifteen original silkscreen posters, titled "Commemorative Posters" (NC01–NC15), created over four years. This limited-edition piece, released for Bergen

0005: Patrick Nagel Bergen Galleries New Orleans Commemorative (1945-1984)Est. $1,250-$1,500Lot Passed

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Patrick Nagel "Commemorative #4" Color Serigraph (1945-1984): "Commemorative #4" is a vibrant color serigraph on paper by Patrick Nagel (1945–1984), featuring the artist's plate signature. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity. Image measures approximately

0006: Patrick Nagel "Commemorative #4" Color Serigraph (1945-1984)Est. $1,250-$1,500

Alberto Vargas "Diana The Huntress" Lithograph 1978 - 374/500: Diana The Huntress, a golden haired amazon nude with her bow strung across her back, holding two snow white Borzoi Russian hunting dogs, will make a wonderful edition to any home or important

0007: Alberto Vargas "Diana The Huntress" Lithograph 1978 - 374/500Est. $1,000-$1,250Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "Fleurs Du Mal" 1982: This image is one of the artist’s favorite works of art from the 1920’s. Fleurs Du Mal (Flowers of Evil) is a volume of French poetry by Charles Baudelaire. First published in 1857, the subject

0008: Alberto Vargas "Fleurs Du Mal" 1982Est. $1,000-$1,250Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "Duotone" Signature 1947: Alberto Vargas created Varga Enterprises soon after he left Esquire magazine. The visionary artist began creating distinctive logos based on his signature to create branded products during the

0010: Alberto Vargas "Duotone" Signature 1947Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "So Many Choices" Three of Clubs: Alberto Vargas created Varga Enterprises soon after he left Esquire magazine. The visionary artist began creating distinctive logos based on his signature to create branded products during the

0011: Alberto Vargas "So Many Choices" Three of ClubsEst. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "I Never Go Out with Married Men, So Won't You Please Come In" 1966: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982.I Never Go Out

0012: Alberto Vargas "I Never Go Out with Married Men, So Won't You Please Come In" 1966Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas Carol Lynley Playboy cover March 1965: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Carol Lynley

0013: Alberto Vargas Carol Lynley Playboy cover March 1965Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "Martini Time" 1935: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. This painting

0014: Alberto Vargas "Martini Time" 1935Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "Bride in Wedding Veil." 1940's: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Original

0016: Alberto Vargas "Bride in Wedding Veil." 1940'sEst. $650-$700Lot Passed

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Alberto Vargas "Pillow Talk" Esquire illustration 1940's: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Frame not

0017: Alberto Vargas "Pillow Talk" Esquire illustration 1940'sEst. $650-$700

Alberto Vargas Esquire calendar illustration February 1946: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Frame not

0018: Alberto Vargas Esquire calendar illustration February 1946Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas Seated Nude Esquire 1940's: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. This is a

0019: Alberto Vargas Seated Nude Esquire 1940'sEst. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas Girl in a Yellow Bustier Playboy October 1948: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. "I'm all

0020: Alberto Vargas Girl in a Yellow Bustier Playboy October 1948Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

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Alberto Vargas "Darling it's My Hat I Want Your Opinion On" Vargas Girl Playboy April 1963: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982.This piece was

0022: Alberto Vargas "Darling it's My Hat I Want Your Opinion On" Vargas Girl Playboy April 1963Est. $650-$700

Alberto Vargas "I don't smoke or drink, Mr. Walker, and two out of three isn't bad" October 1968: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Frame not

0023: Alberto Vargas "I don't smoke or drink, Mr. Walker, and two out of three isn't bad" October 1968Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "Does This Look Like a Nice Spot For a Picnic, Mr. Morton?" Playboy pin-up, July 1968: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Frame not

0024: Alberto Vargas "Does This Look Like a Nice Spot For a Picnic, Mr. Morton?" Playboy pin-up, July 1968Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "They're watchdogs, Mr. Tate, but I usually don't let them." Playboy October 1966: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Frame not

0025: Alberto Vargas "They're watchdogs, Mr. Tate, but I usually don't let them." Playboy October 1966Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

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Alberto Vargas "No, I'm not the farmer's daughter" Playboy July 1961: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. "No, I'm not

0028: Alberto Vargas "No, I'm not the farmer's daughter" Playboy July 1961Est. $650-$700

Alberto Vargas "Trick or Treat" Playboy October 1967: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Frame not

0029: Alberto Vargas "Trick or Treat" Playboy October 1967Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "I'm told sex isn't good for one, but it's great for two." Playboy November 1969: This exquisite print, crafted between 1979 and 1984, carries the authentic signature of Alberto Vargas, who personally autographed it at a signing event just before his passing in 1982. Frame not

0032: Alberto Vargas "I'm told sex isn't good for one, but it's great for two." Playboy November 1969Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

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