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ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982). "I Believe in Black Pride, But There Are Some Things I'd Rather Take Lying Down", Pl... (Total: 2 Items)

2012 October 13-14 Illustration Art Signature Auction - New York #5111

 
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Auction Ended On: Oct 13, 2012
Item Activity: 5 Internet/mail/phone bidders Number of Bidders
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Location: Ukrainian Institute of America at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion
2 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075

Description:
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
"I Believe in Black Pride, But There Are Some Things I'd Rather Take Lying Down", Playboy Pin-Up, September 1970
Watercolor on paper
19 x 29 in.
Signed lower right

This lot was featured in Playboy, September 1970, page 132-133. A copy of this issue is included with the lot.

Vargas, Alberto:. Illustrator

Condition Report*:

Surface smudges visible in background area with scattered minor accretions; 9" slight diagonal crease in upper right corner; very small tear to bottom right extreme corner; small puncture to bottom right edge in Playboy stamp; extreme corners are creased; otherwise in very good condition. Framed under plexi-glass to an overall size of 23 x 33 inches.

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