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# Itzchak Tarkay (1935–2012)

## What is Itzchak Tarkay’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 237 auction results for Itzchak Tarkay at 44 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $198 including buyer’s premium (middle half $156–$2,560, n=32). The auction record is $6,400 for Untitled (Two Ladies Lunching) (2026, Doyle). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Two Ladies Lunching), 1935 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,400 | Doyle | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Seated ladies having coffee | Acrylic on canvas | $5,940 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (Two Ladies Shopping), 1935 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,120 | Doyle | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Portrait of a Woman at a Cafe | Acrylic on canvas | $5,096 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 5 | Portrait of a Woman at a Cafe | Acrylic on canvas | $5,096 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | Untitled | Acrylic on hand-cut wood mounted on hand embellished Giclee printed canvas | $4,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas) | Acrylic on canvas | $4,480 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $3,840 | Doyle | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Itzchak Tarkay (Israeli, 1935-2012) "Portrait of a Woman" Oil on Canvas | Canvas, Oil | $3,520 | Akiba Antiques | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Contemplative female | Acrylic on canvas | $3,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,993 |
| Prints | 27 | $175 |
| Other | 13 | $125 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,072 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $187 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 237 results from 44 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Itzchak Tarkay is an Israeli artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $250. 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.

## What is a Itzchak Tarkay work worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Itzchak Tarkay work is $250.

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) | 14 | $4,640† | $6,500† | — | 2026-09-23 |

† 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, 14 lots) the median is $4,640.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Itzchak Tarkay worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Itzchak Tarkay work is $250. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Itzchak Tarkay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/itzchak-tarkay (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.