Heritage Auctions: Pin-Up, Playboy, and Men's Magazine Art Showcase Auction, 15261, Dallas
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- March 02, 2026 - March 02, 2026
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18026 | Forrest H. Clough (American, 1910-1985) | Daily Herald Oil on canvas 30 x 24 inches |
N/A | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 1,000.00 | |
| 18027 | Freeman Elliot (American, 20th Century) | I'm Not as Green as I Look, March 1950 Gouache and pencil on paper 25 x 18 inches |
N/A | USD 640.00 - 960.00 | USD 2,125.00 | |
| 18028 | Earl MacPherson (American, 1910-1993) | Get Wild! Oil on board 12-3/4 x 9-1/2 inches |
N/A | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 1,187.50 | |
| 18029 | Fritz Willis (American, 1907-1979) | Nude with Oil Lamp Oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches |
N/A | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 3,875.00 | |
| 18030 | Fritz Willis (American, 1907-1979) | Brunette with Gloves and Fruit Mixed media on board 22 x 17 inches |
N/A | USD 1,600.00 - 2,400.00 | USD 2,250.00 | |
| 18031 | Fritz Willis (American, 1907-1979) | Reclined Nude Eating Grapes Charcoal on board 16 x 23 inches |
N/A | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 2,250.00 | |
| 18032 | Earl Moran (American, 1893-1984) | Reclining Nude Oil on board 17-1/2 x 23-1/2 inches |
N/A | USD 2,400.00 - 3,600.00 | USD 2,000.00 | |
| 18033 | Rudy Garcia (American, 20th Century) | Berkshire Hosiery advertisement Acrylic with element of collage on board 20 x 15 inches |
N/A | USD 240.00 - 360.00 | USD 2,750.00 | |
| 18034 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Brunette in Blue with Phone, Maxine Emitt Watercolor on board 30 x 20 inches |
N/A | USD 5,600.00 - 8,400.00 | USD 22,500.00 | |
| 18035 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Your Valentine Fencer, Esquire study, 1947 Watercolor and pencil on board 38 x 26-1/4 inches |
N/A | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 1,625.00 | |
| 18036 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Carole Lombard, Esquire study, 1942 Pencil and watercolor on tracing paper 28 x 20 inches |
N/A | USD 2,400.00 - 3,600.00 | USD 1,625.00 | |
| 18037 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Swinging Summer, Esquire study Mixed media on tracing paper 25-3/4 x 19-3/4 inches |
N/A | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 1,625.00 | |
| 18038 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Navy Waves, Esquire study, 1944 Pencil and watercolor on tracing paper 18-3/4 x 23-3/4 inches |
N/A | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 1,187.50 | |
| 18039 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | I'm So Embarrassed Your Wife Is Calling, Playboy study, March 1962 Pencil and watercolor on paper 26 x 18 inches |
N/A | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 3,000.00 | |
| 18040 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Vargas Girl, Playboy study, July 1974 Pencil and watercolor on paper 29-1/2 x 20 inches |
N/A | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 1,625.00 | |
| 18041 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | He's Asking For a Pillow Fight, Playboy study Pencil and watercolor on tracing paper 19-1/2 x 28-1/2 inches |
N/A | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 1,625.00 | |
| 18042 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Nude with Phone, Playboy study Pencil and watercolor on tracing paper with collage 27-1/2 x 20 inches |
N/A | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 2,125.00 | |
| 18043 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Poised Nude Pencil and watercolor on tracing paper 20 x 29 inches |
N/A | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 3,000.00 | |
| 18044 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Model sketches Mixed media on paper of varying color types laid on board 20 x 30 inches |
N/A | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 3,250.00 | |
| 18045 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Nude with Stockings Pencil and watercolor on board 29-1/8 x 23 inches |
N/A | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 687.50 | |
| 18046 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Nude in Heels Pencil on board 30 x 21-7/8 inches |
N/A | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,000.00 | |
| 18047 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Nude with Apple study Pencil and watercolor on board 30-1/8 x 20 inches |
N/A | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,312.50 | |
| 18048 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Naked Truth Pencil on tracing paper 23-1/2 x 18-1/2 inches |
N/A | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 2,500.00 | |
| 18049 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Blonde Ballerina Watercolor and pencil on paper 29 x 22-7/8 inches |
N/A | USD 2,400.00 - 3,600.00 | USD 2,125.00 | |
| 18050 | Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) | Fashion designs (pair) Watercolor and ink on paper |
N/A | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 1,500.00 |
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Sotheby’s
Books, Manuscripts & Objects from Three Important Collections
Open for Bidding 2-17 AprilSotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: [Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun]. Le Roman de la Rose, [Geneva or Lyons, c.1481], first printed edition of the most important medieval French vernacular poem. £200,000 to £300,000.Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: Castiglione. Il libro del cortegiano. [Venice], April 1528, first edition, in a magnificent binding by Jean Picard for Jean Grolier. £100,000 to £150,000.Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: Jacobus de Cessolis. Schachzabelbuch, Strasbourg, 1483, von der Lasa copy. £50,000 to £70,000.Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: World Championship, 1972. A collection of 84 press photographs of the famed match between Spassky and Fischer. £2,000 to £3,000.Sotheby’s, Apr. 2-17: Ben Franklin. Autograph letter signed, to Lord Shelburne, British Prime Minister, during peace negotiations, November 1782. £15,000 to £20,000.