ALBERTO VARGAS (American 1896 - 1983) . Vargas Girl, 1969 . Watercolor and pencil on illustration board . 30 x 20in. . S...

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ALBERTO VARGAS (American 1896 - 1983)
Vargas Girl, 1969
Watercolor and pencil on illustration board
30 x 20in.
Signed lower right: Vargas
Caption: "I got my mink the same way the minks got theirs"
Original illustration for Playboy, August, 1969

Remarkably, this beloved piece from the sixties was destined for destruction in a trash receptacle, but was saved from certain destruction by the consignors' alert uncle

More information about ALBERTO VARGAS. See also: Vargas, Alberto, Alberto Vargas Artist.

Condition Report*: Normal signs of wear as appropriate with age

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