
Description
Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, colored serigraph on paper depicting a lively interior cafe scene with elegantly dressed women engaged in conversation. Signed Tarkay lower right and numbered 127/300 lower left. Presented under plexiglass in a custom matted gold gilt frame. Sight size approximately 32.5" x 45.5".
Itzchak Tarkay ((Israeli, 1935-2012) was a prominent artist in the modern figurative movement, renowned for his expressive depictions of women in peaceful, dreamlike settings. Influenced by Matisse and Toulouse-Lautrec, his work bridged modern figurative art and Fauvism, which is characterized by bright, non-naturalistic colors, bold contours, and flat patterns. His paintings, are known for their, expressive, joyous, and lyrical quality. A Holocaust survivor, the Yugoslavian-born Tarkay moved to Israel at a young age and studied at the Avni Institute of Art and Design. His work has appeared in over 50 exhibitions across the globe.
Serigraph on paper; United States/Israel, 20th c.
Height: 43.5 inches, Width: 56.25 inches, Depth: 1.25 inches
Reserve: $2,550.00
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Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, Fauvism, Cafe Scene, Signed and Numbered Serigraph, 20th c
Estimate $3,000-$3,500
Starting Price
$1,200
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Era of Elegance: Furniture & Dec Arts
May 07, 2026 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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