Alberto Vargas and Patrick Nagel Collection

Redhead in Hawaiian costume very rare 1 of 2 that exist

Alberto Vargas "Golly Mr. Hancock, Yours is the Biggest of Them All" Playboy July 1975

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Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States

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Alberto Vargas and Patrick Nagel Collection

Inveterate Company

Inveterate Auctions presents a captivating sale featuring iconic signed prints by Alberto Vargas, Patrick Nagel, and Salvador Dali. Vargas sultry pin-up art, Nagel's bold 1980s minimalist portraits, and Dalis surrealist masterpieces offer collectors a rare opportunity to own works from three legendary artists, each defined by their distinctive style and cultural impact. Don't miss this exclusive event celebrating timeless artistry.

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Redhead in Hawaiian costume very rare 1 of 2 that exist: 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

0001: Redhead in Hawaiian costume very rare 1 of 2 that existEst. $650-$700

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Alberto Vargas Playboy illustration 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. This is a

0002: Alberto Vargas Playboy illustration July 1961Est. $650-$700

Alberto Vargas Playboy November 1972: 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

0003: Alberto Vargas Playboy November 1972Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas Esquire December 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

0005: Alberto Vargas Esquire December 1946Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

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Alberto Vargas "Girl with a Flower": 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

0007: Alberto Vargas "Girl with a Flower"Est. $650-$700

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Alberto Vargas "Actually, I don't think most of it is rushing to my head..." Playboy March 1973: 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

0008: Alberto Vargas "Actually, I don't think most of it is rushing to my head..." Playboy March 1973Est. $650-$700

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Alberto Vargas Nude with Phone (Jeanne Dean) 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

0009: Alberto Vargas Nude with Phone (Jeanne Dean) 1946Est. $650-$700

Alberto Vargas "Duotone" 1947 Last Print: 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" 1947 Last PrintEst. $650-$700Lot Passed

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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-$700

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

0012: Alberto Vargas "Darling it's My Hat I Want Your Opinion On" Vargas Girl Playboy April 1963Est. $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 "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

0014: Alberto Vargas "Trick or Treat" Playboy October 1967Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

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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

0015: Alberto Vargas "Does This Look Like a Nice Spot For a Picnic, Mr. Morton?" Playboy pin-up, July 1968Est. $650-$700

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

0016: Alberto Vargas "I Never Go Out with Married Men, So Won't You Please Come In" 1966Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

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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

0017: Alberto Vargas "They're watchdogs, Mr. Tate, but I usually don't let them." Playboy October 1966Est. $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

0018: 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 "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

0019: Alberto Vargas "Pillow Talk" Esquire illustration 1940'sEst. $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

0020: Alberto Vargas "Martini Time" 1935Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

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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

0021: Alberto Vargas "Bride in Wedding Veil." 1940'sEst. $650-$700

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Alberto Vargas Ziegfeld Girl 1928: 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. After

0022: Alberto Vargas Ziegfeld Girl 1928Est. $650-$700

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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

0023: Alberto Vargas Esquire calendar illustration February 1946Est. $650-$700

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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

0024: Alberto Vargas Seated Nude Esquire 1940'sEst. $650-$700

Alberto Vargas "Queen of the Sea" circa 1950: 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 "Queen of the Sea" circa 1950Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

Alberto Vargas "He said that Niagara Falls is a source of power," Playboy June 1962: 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

0026: Alberto Vargas "He said that Niagara Falls is a source of power," Playboy June 1962Est. $650-$700Lot Passed

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