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Alberto Vargas, 1945 Esquire Varga Girl Pin-Up Calendar

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $150 - $300

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Description

Keywords: Varga, Varga Girl, Esquire, Pin-Up, Pin-Up Art, Calendar, 1945 Calendar, January, Phil Stack, Illustration, American Illustration, Glamour, Redhead, Mid-Century, World War II, WWII, Vintage Advertising, Esquire Magazine, Ephemera

Summary:
Alberto Vargas (1896–1982), The 1945 Esquire Varga Calendar, complete vintage pin-up calendar comprising 12 illustrated monthly sheets from January through December. Each month features a different color Varga Girl illustration after a painting by Vargas, accompanied by a humorous four-line verse by Phil Stack. The illustrations bear Vargas’s familiar printed ‘a. Varga’ signature and Esquire insignia.

Bio:
Alberto Vargas (Peruvian-American, 1896–1982) was one of the most celebrated pin-up illustrators of the 20th century. After establishing his career in the United States, Vargas became particularly famous for the glamorous female figures he produced for Esquire magazine. During this period his illustrations appeared under the name ‘Varga, ’ and the resulting ‘Varga Girls’ became especially popular during World War II. His Esquire calendars were among the best-known manifestations of his work, combining a different illustration for each month with verses by Phil Stack.
Measurement: 12 x 8 1/2 in. (30.5 x 21.6 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.