Alberto Vargas (1896-1982), I Believe in Black Pride, But There Are Some Things I'd Rather Take Lying Down, Playboy interior (September 1970)

Alberto Vargas (Peruvian/American, 1896-1982) I Believe in Black Pride, But There Are Some Things I'd Rather Take Lying Down, Playboy interior, September 1970 Watercolor on paper 19 x 29 inches (48.3 x 73.7 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Vargas The present work is accompanied by a copy of the magazine. HID09710052018 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition Report: Light edgewear with some light subsequent creases to corners. Very light toning to board, most visible along extreme edges. Faint diagonal crease in upper right area of negative space, not affecting figure. Some very light scattered pin points of surface dirt to areas of negative space; line of light smudging along right extreme edge, not affecting figure. Very small abrasion to lower right area of Playboy stamp. Wear and markings to board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Board overall: 20 x 30 inches Framed Dimensions 23 X 33 Inches