Seated Women with Flowers (Untitled)
Print on paper, likely a lithograph or serigraph • Itzchak Tarkay (1935–2012)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Figurative / School of Paris influence. The style is heavily influenced by Fauvism (Matisse) and Post-Impressionism (Lautrec).
Medium & Technique
Color lithography or serigraph (silkscreen). The technique utilizes flat planes of color and layered inks to create a painterly effect with distinct graphic outlines.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1980-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 25 x 30 inches; landscape orientation, rectangular format within a square-aligned composition.
Subject Description
Composition featuring two elegantly dressed women seated at a cafe table draped with a floral pink cloth and a vase of flowers. One woman wears a blue hat with a black brim, while the other rests her chin on her hand. An stylized window in the background shows a landscape, reflecting themes of female leisure and social grace.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The colors appear vibrant with no visible evidence of sun-fading or foxing in the primary image area.
Estimated Market Value
$600 - $1,200 USD
Auction Estimate
$400 - $800 USD
Provenance History
Numbered '1/200' (or similar) bottom left and signed 'Tarkay' bottom right. Likely acquired through a commercial gallery or specialized auction house such as Park West Gallery, which widely distributed his work.
Art Historical Significance
Tarkay is a seminal figure in the modern figurative movement, known for his 'Socialite' series. His work revived the aesthetic of French Belle Époque social life through a contemporary Israeli lens, becoming highly influential in commercial art and home decor during the 1990s.
Notable Features
Distinguished by the artist's signature in the plate or hand-signed (bottom right) and a low edition number on the bottom left corner, indicating it is part of a limited run.
Condition Issues
Possible minor undulation of the paper under the glass; slight glare from glazing makes assessment of acidity in the mat/backing difficult without removal.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the work is mounted using acid-free, archival materials and protected by UV-filtering glass to prevent the bright pigments from fading over time.