Nevada Public Radio Online Auction – Nevada Public Radio 2012 Online Auction
Auction Ends: Feb 18, 2012 04:00 PM PST

Art & Collectibles

"I've been spotted" by Gil Elvgren, 1949: The Great American Pin-up Folio Editions

Item Number
NVPR-2402
Estimated Value
25 USD
Sold
8 USD to robkay50
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

Gil Elvgren is considered the most sought after pin-up and glamour artist of the twentieth century by leading collectors, galleries, dealers, and museums that handle original pin-up and glamour art throughout the world. Elvgren was to calendar art and advertising art what Norman Rockwell was to magazine art. The paintings Elvgren created for the calendar market depicted sexy American girls in everyday situations that the viewer could easily identify with. Having studies under and worked with Haddonm Sundblom (creator of Coca-Cola’s famous Santa Claus ads), Elvgren went on to teach many other important artists and illustrators.

Image with white border is approximately 16" x 20"; actual image is approximately 14.5" x 18" 

Item Special Note

Description courtesy of: 2001 Michael Friedman Publishing Goup, Inc., and Louis Meisel & Charles Martignette – The Meisel Gallery

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Erwin, Gail & Scott Flacks

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