Itzchak Tarkay (1935–2012)
What is Itzchak Tarkay’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 211 auction results for Itzchak Tarkay at 40 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $187 including buyer’s premium (middle half $144–$404, n=28). The auction record is $5,940 for Seated ladies having coffee (2026, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated ladies having coffee | Acrylic on canvas | $5,940 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Woman at a Cafe | Acrylic on canvas | $5,096 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 3 | Portrait of a Woman at a Cafe | Acrylic on canvas | $5,096 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Untitled | Acrylic on hand-cut wood mounted on hand embellished Giclee printed canvas | $4,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas) | Acrylic on canvas | $4,480 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Itzchak Tarkay (Israeli, 1935-2012) "Portrait of a Woman" Oil on Canvas | Canvas, Oil | $3,520 | Akiba Antiques | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Contemplative female | Acrylic on canvas | $3,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Comfortable Silence, 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Girl in a Blue Dress | Acrylic on canvas | $2,993 | Sworders | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | Girl in a Blue Dress, 1935 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,993 | Sworders | Aug 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,959 |
| Prints | 27 | $175 |
| Other | 13 | $125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,072 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $187 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 211 results from 40 houses · How we compute these figures
Itzchak Tarkay is an Israeli artist with 199 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $275. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Itzchak Tarkay sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Itzchak Tarkay on OpeningBid →What is a Itzchak Tarkay work worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Itzchak Tarkay work is $275.
The median Itzchak Tarkay print sells for $195 across 85 lots.
The median Itzchak Tarkay painting sells for $2,751 across 28 lots.
The median Itzchak Tarkay work on paper sells for $400 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Itzchak Tarkay prints typically sell for $125–$319 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Itzchak Tarkay prints typically sell for $121–$202 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 109 | $195†‡ | $2,800† | 78% | 2025-09-17 |
| Paintings | 31 | $2,751†‡ | $6,500† | 90.3% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $400†‡ | $2,200† | — | 2025-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $4,480† | $6,500† | — | 2026-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Itzchak Tarkay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (109 lots) median $195 with 78% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $2,751, record $6,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Itzchak Tarkay painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $4,480.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $121–$202†‡ | $125†‡ | $2,800† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $125–$319†‡ | $225†‡ | $843 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $662–$1,238† | $725† | $2,925 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,019–$4,140† | $2,993† | $6,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $300–$700†‡ | $425†‡ | $2,200† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $383–$769†‡ | $400†‡ | $1,300† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,500† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,800† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,300† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $843 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Itzchak Tarkay worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Itzchak Tarkay work is $275. The median Itzchak Tarkay print sells for $195 across 85 lots. The median Itzchak Tarkay painting sells for $2,751 across 28 lots. The median Itzchak Tarkay work on paper sells for $400 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Itzchak Tarkay prints typically sell for $125–$319 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Itzchak Tarkay prints typically sell for $121–$202 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Itzchak Tarkay print?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Itzchak Tarkay print is $195. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Itzchak Tarkay's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Itzchak Tarkay print is $2,800. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Itzchak Tarkay painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Itzchak Tarkay painting is $2,751. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Itzchak Tarkay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Itzchak Tarkay painting is $6,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Itzchak Tarkay work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Itzchak Tarkay work on paper is $400. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Itzchak Tarkay's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Itzchak Tarkay work on paper is $2,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Itzchak Tarkay print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Itzchak Tarkay print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Itzchak Tarkay print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Itzchak Tarkay print (small (under 50 cm)) is $125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Itzchak Tarkay's auction record?
Itzchak Tarkay's auction record is $6,500, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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