LOS ANGELES, CA.- Julien’s Auctions announced Fine Art From the Playboy Archives – Part II, an exclusive offering of over 300 original works of art and historic artifacts from the Playboy vaults, taking place Thursday, August 26th, 2025, live at Julien’s Studios in Los Angeles and online at juliensauctions.com.

Following the groundbreaking success of Part I and past sales including Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner & Marilyn Monroe and Forever Femlins, this next chapter unveils some of the most coveted and unseen pieces from the golden era of Playboy. As the exclusive auction house of Playboy Enterprises for nearly a decade, Julien’s brings to market an extraordinary selection with impeccable provenance—works that defined the look and spirit of one of the most influential brands of the 20th century.

At the heart of the sale is a celebration of Playboy’s unparalleled legacy of commissioning fine art from some of the most iconic artists of the era. Headlining the event are stunning works by LeRoy Neiman, whose energetic paintings and Femlin illustrations captured the seductive pulse of mid-century America. Highlights include Neiman’s Squaw Valley painting (estimated between $30,000 and $40,000), offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire one of his most vibrant, movement-filled compositions.

Also featured are exquisite watercolor pin-ups by Alberto Vargas, whose timeless Vargas Girls became synonymous with the Playboy aesthetic. His 1963 and 1965 originals—each estimated at $10,000–$20,000—represent peak examples of his artistry and flirtatious glamour.

Rounding out the artistic offerings are works by Patrick Nagel, whose minimalist, stylized portraits defined the look of 1980s beauty; Ed Paschke, known for his psychedelic, pop-infused portraiture; and Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, whose original six-panel Little Annie Fanny comic strip art (Estimate: $12,000–$15,000) reveals the provocative wit that graced Playboy’s editorial pages for decades.

Beyond fine art, the sale also includes a selection of significant memorabilia: Crystal Hefner’s diamond and platinum engagement ring set (Estimate: $15,000–$20,000), bound editions of historic Playboy magazines, custom wardrobe worn at the Playboy Mansion, and a 40th Anniversary Fender Stratocaster guitar (Estimate: $8,000–$10,000), blending the cultural with the collectible.

This sale offers more than investment-grade artwork—it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire tangible artifacts from a brand that forever shaped conversations around art, sexuality, and cultural sophistication. From serious collectors to fans of Americana, Fine Art from the Playboy Archives – Part II promises to be a defining moment in the canon of 20th-century pop culture auctions.

Featured Highlights Include:

• LeRoy Neiman – Squaw Valley Painting – Estimates: $30,000–$40,000

• Alberto Vargas – Pin-Up Watercolors from 1963 & 1965 – Estimates: $10,000–$20,000

• Patrick Nagel – Seagull and Sailboat Drawing – Estimate: $4,000–$6,000

• Harvey Kurtzman & Will Elder – “Little Annie Fanny” 6-Panel Comic Strip (1963) – Estimate: $12,000–$15,000

• Ed Paschke – Rainbow Rabbit Head Sculpture – Estimate: $8,000–$10,000

• Crystal Hefner – Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring Set – Estimate: $15,000–$20,000

• Collection of Bound Playboy Magazines – Estimate: $10,000–$20,000

• Custom Purple Silk Pajamas – Estimate: $1,000–$2,000

• Jack Cole – Original 1956 Drawing – Estimate: $1,000–$2,000