Trick or Treat by Alberto Vargas is a captivating example of his late-career work, originally published in Playboy Magazine in October 1967. Showcasing Vargas’s masterful use of watercolor and airbrush, this alluring Halloween-themed composition exemplifies the sensual charm and technical precision that defined his Playboy years. The model, posed in a playful costume, evokes both innocence and seduction—hallmarks of Vargas’s enduring pin-up aesthetic.
This limited edition lithograph was released in 1985 by the prestigious San Francisco Art Exchange, known for its exclusive collaborations with the Vargas estate. Only 200 prints were produced in this edition, each hand-numbered /200, and printed on Arches paper, a fine art stock revered for its archival quality and rich texture. The use of Arches ensures both visual depth and long-term preservation, making this a prized piece for serious collectors.
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Dimensions: 19 inches wide × 27 ¾ inches tall
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Signature: Authorized edition based on original work by Alberto Vargas
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Provenance: Published with the approval of the Estate of Alberto Vargas
Whether framed in a gallery or stored in a collector’s archive, Trick or Treat remains a timeless representation of Vargas’s iconic legacy in American illustration art.