Gil Elvgren Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1914 - d. 1980

Born in 1914, American artist Gil Elvgren has become one of the most famous artists associated with the pin-up illustrating and advertising industries. After studying at the American Academy of Art, painter Gil Elvgren's career took off when he began working for big-name companies such as Brown and Bigelow, Coca-Cola, and General Electric. Elvgren's pieces portrayed the ideal female at the time, and his work was in high demand. 

Though most commonly associated with evocative images of pin-up girls, artist Gil Elvgren also painted typical American families and military scenes from WWII and the Korean War. His work has been published in countless calendars, magazines, and advertisements, and Elvgren's figural prints for sale are collector's items today. Browse captivating contemporary paintings offered online at Invaluable to make a statement in your space.