Itzchak Tarkay
Israeli, 1935-2012
Itzchak Tarkay (1935 – June 3, 2012) was an Israeli artist. Tarkay was born in 1935 in Subotica, on the Yugoslav-Hungarian border. In 1944, Tarkay and his family were sent to the Mauthausen, a Nazi concentration camp, until Allied liberation freed them a year later. In 1949, his family emigrated to Israel, living in a Kibbutz for several years. Tarkay attended the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design from 1951, and graduated from the Avni Institue of Art and Design in 1956.
Tarkay's art is influenced by French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, particularly Matise and Toulouse-Lautrec. His work was exhibited at the International Art Expo in New York in 1986 and 1987. He has been the subject of three books, published by Dr. Israel Perry. Perry Art Gallery And Park West Gallery, his dealer. His art is focussed on almost dream images of elegant women in classical scenes which draw you into an imaginary world.
Few realize that Tarkay's early works were done by him personally to completion, but his later works were drawn by him and then colored in by helping artists on staff. This increased production, but that additional inventory reduced value of his total body of work. Today, the most important works by Tarkay are those that were done by his hand without assistance from others. Few dealers recognize this and many of Tarkay's pieces are not sorted out to distinguish his works from the works done by helper assistants to Tarkay. The value of "original" Tarkay works should increase in value, as Tarkay collectors begin to recognize the limited number of original works he made as opposed to the greater production which came later in Tarkay's career
Tarkay's wife is Bruria Tarkay. They have two sons, Adi and Itay Tarkay. On June 3, 2012, Tarkay died. Tarkay was 77.(Biography provided by HAMPTON BAY AUCTIONEERS)
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1999 Itzchak Tarkay 'Amelie Reclining' hand signed lithograph
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 12.5 x 12.5 inches ( 31.75 x 31.75 cm )
Image Size: 12.5 x 12.5 inches ( 31.75 x 31.75 cm )
Framed: Yes
Condition: A: Mint
Additional Details: Signed and numbered o...
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1990s Contemporary Itzchak Tarkay
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in
“subtly amused“
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Itzchak Tarkay “subtly amused” 2006 serigraph signed and numbered. In excellent condition measures 31x26
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21st Century and Contemporary Itzchak Tarkay
Materials
Lithograph
“Three Sisters”
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Itzchak Tarkay “Three sisters” 2006 serigraph signed and numbered. Measures 31x26
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Itzchak Tarkay
Materials
Lithograph
“Sweet Moments W/friends”
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Itzchak Tarkay Embellished Painting On Canvas “Sweet Moments W/friends ”. In excellent condition . Measures 26x26
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21st Century and Contemporary Itzchak Tarkay
Materials
Giclée
“Louisa and Monica”
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Itzchak Tarkay Large Embellished Painting On Canvas “Louisa And Monica”. In good condition. Measures 63x38. Buyer responsible for shipping expenses
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21st Century and Contemporary Itzchak Tarkay
Materials
Lithograph
“Holiday in Cannes”
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a very large serigraph signed and numbered by tarkay. In good condition. It measures 67x42. Buyer is responsible for all shipping cost
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20th Century Itzchak Tarkay
Materials
Lithograph
“Jeanne”
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a signed and numbered serigraph in good condition. Measures 29x25
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20th Century Itzchak Tarkay
Materials
Lithograph
“Colorful Pose”
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a tarkay signed and numbered serigraph. In good condition frame has tiny chip on top not noticeable. Measures 43x34 comes with coa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Itzchak Tarkay
Materials
Lithograph
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