Itzchak Tarkay Watercolors: Auction Prices

Israeli · 1935–2012

ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Itzchak Tarkay watercolors between 2009 and 2026, of which 15 sold (94% sell-through). Prices realised range from $63 to $1,505, with a median of $738 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $1,505 for “Four ladies seated at a table” at Bonhams in 2020.

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All watercolors results

1. 
   Patient Repose, 2007

   Watercolor · Paper

   16 x 20 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jan 11, 2026 · Lot 103
   $819≈ £608≈ €703$650 + $169 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
2. 
   Two Chic Women at Tea

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight size 12 x 9 in. (30.3 x 22.9 cm)

   Bonhams · Dec 17, 2024 · Lot 280
   $640≈ £504≈ €610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor · Paper

   H 16" W 11.5"

   DuMouchelles · May 17, 2024 · Lot 1232
   Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
4. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor · Paper

   H 13" W 11"

   DuMouchelles · Nov 17, 2023 · Lot 1228
   Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
5. 
   Conversations

   Watercolor · Paper

   sheet (sight): 12 x 12 inches):

   Michaan's Auctions · Aug 18, 2023 · Lot 196
   $308≈ £242≈ €283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
6. 
   Tark Brunch and Friends

   Watercolor · Paper

   sheet (sight): 9 1/2 x 7 inches

   Michaan's Auctions · Aug 18, 2023 · Lot 195
   $308≈ £242≈ €283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
7. 
   Quiet Afternoon

   Watercolor · Paper

   15¼ h x 11⅝ w in (39 x 30 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Aug 10, 2023 · Lot 366
   $63≈ £49≈ €57Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
8. 
   ' W 12'

   Watercolor · Paper

   H 16'' W 12''

   DuMouchelles · Jun 30, 2023 · Lot 1215
   Result not publishedEst. $500–700View at DuMouchelles ↗
9. 
   ' W 10'

   Watercolor · Paper

   H 14'' W 10''

   DuMouchelles · Mar 17, 2023 · Lot 1032
   Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
10. 
    Untitled, three seated women

    Watercolor · Paper

    16.75 x 11.5 inches, framed: 27.25 x 23.25 inches (sheet)

    Michaan's Auctions · Jul 16, 2022 · Lot 221
    $738≈ £624≈ €734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
11. 
    Two Women

    Watercolor

    Sight: 11.75" high x 8.75" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 3, 2022 · Lot 105
    $800≈ £610≈ €727HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
12. 
    Portrait of a Lady

    Watercolor

    13" high x 12.75" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · May 23, 2021 · Lot 55
    $750≈ £528≈ €614HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
13. 
    Four ladies seated at a table

    Watercolor

    44.5 x 44.5cm (17 1/2 x 17 1/2in).

    Bonhams · Aug 11, 2020 · Lot 7
    £1,148≈ $1,505≈ €1,277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    At The Cafe

    Watercolor

    28 1/2 x 21 inches (sight)

    Michaan's Auctions · Oct 12, 2019 · Lot 245
    $1,080≈ £856≈ €978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
15. 
    Woman in Interior

    Watercolor

    15" high x 11" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jan 8, 2017 · Lot 50
    $700≈ £577≈ €666HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
16. 
    Midnight Café

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 x 7 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Mar 14, 2015 · Lot 269
    $550≈ £372≈ €520HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
17. 
    Tea at a Café

    Watercolor · Paper

    11-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 15, 2014 · Lot 285
    $900≈ £575≈ €724HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
18. 
    Certificate of Authenticity Issued by N. Isen, Philadelphia adhered verso

    Watercolor

    15.5" high x 11.25" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jun 3, 2013 · Lot 69
    $650≈ £426≈ €500HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
19. 
    Itzchak Tarkay, Serbian/Israeli, 1935 - 2012

    Watercolor

    14.5" high x 10.5" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 14, 2013 · Lot 16
    $850≈ £554≈ €651HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
20. 
    Jeralyn

    Watercolor

    11 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 19, 2009 · Lot 1050
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–4,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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