1946 Alberto Vargas Esquire Pin-Up Calendar (12 Leaves) – Vintage Varga Girls Lot

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Alberto Vargas (1896–1982) was a Peruvian-born American artist who became one of the most celebrated pin-up illustrators of the 20th century. He rose to fame in the 1930s and ’40s with his glamorous airbrushed portraits of women, known as “Vargas Girls,” which appeared in Esquire magazine during World War II and later in Playboy. His work captured the idealized beauty of the era—elegant, sultry, and immaculately styled. With a distinctive soft-focus technique and an eye for detail, Vargas helped define American pin-up art. His legacy continues to influence fashion, advertising, and pop culture, and his original works remain highly collectible.

Here is a stunning set of 12 original 1946 calendar leaves featuring Alberto Vargas’ iconic pin-up artwork—widely known as “Varga Girls,” made famous in Esquire magazine. Each page showcases one month and a classic Vargas illustration, rich with color and timeless charm. These were likely removed from a bound Esquire calendar or pin-up collection and are being sold as a lot. Great for framing, collecting, or gifting to any fan of vintage glamour illustration.

Vargas pin-ups from this era remain among the most sought-after American illustrations—an enduring example of mid-century style and sensuality.