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Itzchak Isaac Tarkay "Cosette" hand-signed (lower right) limited edition silkscreen on paper. Numbered 98/300 (lower left), features a seated woman in green set against a stylized, abstract background. Signed in pencil lower right and include certificates of authenticity from Givon Prints. Each retains a Chmielewski Gallery label affixed to the verso. Presented under glass in matching gold-tone frames.
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.
Silkscreen on paper, USA/Israel, 20th century
Height: 46 inches, Width: 38 inches, Depth: 1.25 inches
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Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, Fauvist, "Cosette" Signed and Numbered Silkscreen, 20th c.
Estimate $2,500-$3,000
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$1,000
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Era of Elegance: Furniture and Dec Arts
Jul 02, 2026 9:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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