Sam Tchakalian Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Sam Tchakalian Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 11, 2024
Sam Tchakalian, Captain Blood
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Sam Tchakalian Captain Blood 1988 oil on canvas 84 h x 84 w in (213 x 213 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Sam Tchakalian 1988 Captain Blood'. Provenance: Aileen Ryan Earnest Fine Arts, Scarsdale, NY | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 24, 2024
Sam Tchakalian AP Abstract Lithograph
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Art Measure: 30w x 22h Matting Measure: 36w x 24h Property of West Valley Art Museum, Peoria, AZ Introducing the Sam Tchakalian AbstractLithograph, an artist proof edition showcasing the artist's mastery of form and color. With a minimalist palette of black, white, and primary colors, this limited edition lithograph offers a captivating yetunderstated aesthetic. Signed by the artist, it promises to enhance any collection with its timeless allure and artistic sophistication. In good condition with wear commensurate with age and no major damage tonotate. When Sam Tchakalian — a longtime faculty member at the San Francisco Art Institute — died in 2004, a memorial gathering was heldin Studio 13, his former classroom. “They had to open Studio 14 and the adjoining rooms to hold all the people who came,” remembers Stephen Faulk, a former student. “The crowd flowed out into the courtyard.” Such aRH50284
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Mar. 24, 2024
1979 Sam Tchakalian Lithograph
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30L x 22H Property of West Valley Art Museum, Peoria, AZ. This 1979 Sam Tchakalian lithograph is an abstract composition featuring a variety ofletters and numbers. Tchakalian's distinctive style brings together elements of typography and abstract expressionism, creating a visually captivating piece that invites interpretation. The juxtaposition of lettersand numbers adds an intriguing dimension to the artwork, sparking curiosity and prompting viewers to engage with its meaning. A testament to Tchakalian's innovation and creativity in the realm of printmaking.Perfect for collectors drawn to bold, avant-garde works that challenge conventions and stimulate the imagination. Sam Tchakalian, painter, printmaker, and teacher, was born in Shanghai, China in 1929. His father was one of three Armenian brothers who ran a chain of French-style bakeries in Shanghai. After the death of her mother, he and his brothers were raised by their Chinese stepmother. His familyRH50284
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Mar. 24, 2024
1979 Sam Tchakalian Abstract Lithograph
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30L x 22H Property of West Valley Art Museum, Peoria, AZ. This 1979 Sam Tchakalian abstract lithograph presents a captivating interplay of shapes,letters, and numbers, inviting viewers into a world of visual intrigue and exploration. Tchakalian's masterful use of abstraction creates a dynamic composition that sparks the imagination and prompts contemplation. Thevariety of letters and numbers adds an additional layer of complexity, hinting at hidden meanings and narratives waiting to be deciphered. Perfect for enthusiasts of abstract art seeking a piece that challengesthe mind! Sam Tchakalian, painter, printmaker, and teacher, was born in Shanghai, China in 1929. His father was one of three Armenian brothers who ran a chain of French-stylebakeries in Shanghai. After the death of her mother, he and his brothers were raised by their Chinese stepmother. His family relocated to California in 1947 and Tchakalian enrolled at San Francisco StateRH50284
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Mar. 24, 2024
1979 Sam Tchakalian ‘Push Ball’ Lithograph
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30L x 22H Property of West Valley Art Museum, Peoria, AZ. This 1979 Sam Tchakalian 'Push Ball' lithograph features a dynamic composition,showcasing Tchakalian's signature style and mastery of form. With a variety of letters and numbers incorporated into the artwork, the lithograph exudes a sense of playful complexity, inviting viewers to interpret its meaning. Tchakalian's use of bold colors and striking lines adds vibrancy and depth to the piece, making it a captivating addition to any art collection. Perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate avant-gardeexpressions and the fusion of typography with visual art. Sam Tchakalian, painter, printmaker, and teacher, was born in Shanghai, China in 1929. His father was one of three Armenianbrothers who ran a chain of French-style bakeries in Shanghai. After the death of her mother, he and his brothers were raised by their Chinese stepmother. His family relocated to California in 1947 andRH50284
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Mar. 24, 2024
1979 Abstract Sam Tchakalian ‘Fingers’ Lithograph
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30L x 22H Property of West Valley Art Museum, Peoria, AZ. This 1979 abstract Sam Tchakalian 'Fingers' lithograph presents a captivating exploration of form and symbolism. Through a variety of letters and numbers, including the notable inclusion of "Lady Fingers," Tchakalian invites viewers to decipher hidden meanings and engage with the artwork on multiplelevels. The lithograph's composition intrigues with its juxtaposition of shapes and textures, drawing the eye into a dance of abstraction and interpretation. A testament to Tchakalian's innovative approach to art,this lithograph offers a glimpse into the artist's unique vision and creative process. Perfect for collectors who appreciate thought-provoking pieces that spark conversation and contemplation.Sam Tchakalian, painter, printmaker, and teacher, was born in Shanghai, China in 1929. His father was one of three Armenian brothers who ran a chain of French-style bakeries in Shanghai. After the death of herRH50284
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
May. 07, 2023
A LITHOGRAPH BY SAM TCHAKALIAN AND A SERIGRAPH BY HENDRICUS BERVOETS
Est: $100 - $800
A LITHOGRAPH BY SAM TCHAKALIAN AND A SERIGRAPH BY HENDRICUS BERVOETS
Kimball's Auction
Mar. 05, 2023
Sam Tchakalian (1929-2004) American, Oil/Canvas
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Titled "Sunday Game" 1984 Large abstract. Signed, titled and dated verso. Oil on canvas, unframed. Provenance: Dr Baltharol Folk Tiburon, Ca. Sam Tchakalian was born in Shanghai, China, and lived there during the first 17 years of his life. After World War II and much civil and political unrest in China, along with his brothers Manuel and Edward, the family relocated to San Francisco, California. Tchakalian completed his MFA degree from San Francisco State in 1958 and committed to becoming a full-time career artist and art teacher. He maintained a studio and home in Haight-Ashbury for the next 40 years of his life. In the late 1960s Tchakalian's work devveloped into a more minimalist and large-scale format focused on the purity of paint and color often scraped across the surface. Tchakalian's bold and energetic large-scale color-field paintings with thick texture and muted colors would become his identifiable and personal style. Size: 72 1/2 x 72 1/2 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Dec. 04, 2022
A SAM TCHAKALIAN PASTEL ON PAPER PAINTING, 1972
Est: $500 - $700
Sam Tchakalian, titled "Blue Dial" (Smudge Series, 1972). Medium pastel on paper Provenance: Stair Galleries, the Ivan Chermayeff Collection 6/24/06.
Helios Auctions
Mar. 25, 2022
Sam Tchakalian, Captain's Tea
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sam Tchakalian Captain's Tea 1976 oil on canvas 35.5 h × 52.5 w in (90 × 133 cm) Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'Sam Tchakalian "Captain's Tea" 35 1/2" x 52 1/2" 1976'. Provenance: Clars Auction Gallery, Oakland, 18 September 2016, Lot 6289 | Private Collection, Encino, CA Exhibited: Sam Tchakalian: Paintings 1958-1976, 19 September - 12 November 1978, The Oakland Museum, Oakland, CA Literature: Sam Tchakalian: Paintings 1958-1976, The Oakland Museum exhibition catalog, pg. 41 This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from LAMA upon request. LAMA strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@lamodern.com to request a condition report.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 19, 2021
Sam Tchakalian, (1929-2004, American), "Dear Abbey," 1963, Color lithograph on paper under glass, 39.25" H x 27.5" W
Est: $600 - $800
Sam Tchakalian (1929-2004, American) "Dear Abbey," 1963 Color lithograph on paper under glass Edition 3/5, signed and dated in pencil lower right: Sam Tchakalian, titled in pencil lower center 39.25" H x 27.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 07, 2020
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929–2004)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929–2004) Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929–2004)ChalkSigned, dated, title and inscribed. 'Sam Tchakalian 2000 "Chalk" 6' x 8''(on the reverse)Oil on canvas72 x 96 in. (182.9 x 243.8 cm.)Painted in 2000
Christie's
Nov. 19, 2019
Sam Tchakalian, (1929-2004 American), "Front Page," 1993, Oil on canvas, 72" H x 120" W
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Sam Tchakalian (1929-2004 American) "Front Page," 1993 Oil on canvas Signed, titled and dated verso: Sam Tchakalian 72" H x 120" W Provenance: Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, NV Notes: Sale to support the collections of the Nevada Museum of Art.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 12, 2019
Print, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $200 - $400
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), "Fat Rat", 1967, lithograph, pencil signed lower right, edition 7/10, titled lower center, sheet (unframed): 20"h x 29"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 14, 2019
Monotype, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $300 - $500
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), Untitled (Red and Blue), 1986, monotype, pencil signed and dated lower right, overall (with frame): 32.75"h x 39"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 14, 2019
Print, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $400 - $600
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), "Fat Rat", 1967, lithograph, pencil signed lower right, edition 7/10, titled lower center, sheet (unframed): 20"h x 29"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 15, 2019
Prints, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $50 - $100
(lot of 2) Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), 'Lady Fingers,' 1979, lithographs in colors, each pencil signed and dated lower right, A/P editions, largest overall (with frame): 23"h x 30.5"w
Clars Auctions
May. 18, 2019
Prints, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $200 - $400
(lot of 2) Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), 'Lady Fingers,' 1979, lithographs in colors, each pencil signed and dated lower right, A/P editions, largest overall (with frame): 23"h x 30.5"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 13, 2019
Prints, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $400 - $600
(lot of 2) Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), 'Lady Fingers,' 1979, lithographs in colors, each pencil signed and dated lower right, A/P editions, largest overall (with frame): 23"h x 30.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 13, 2018
SAM TCHAKALIAN, (AMERICAN, 1929–2004), "GEORGE RAFT"
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
SAM TCHAKALIAN (american, 1929–2004) "GEORGE RAFT" Signed, titled and dated 1963 verso, oil on canvas. 69 1/2 x 96 1/4 in. (176.5 x 244.5cm) provenance: Linc Real Gallery, San Francisco, California. Private Collection, San Francisco, California (acquired directly from the above in 2000).
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 21, 2018
Print, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $300 - $500
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929 - 2004), Pink and White, 1986, color etching, pencil signed and dated lower right, overall (with frame): 25.5"h x 33.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 29, 2017
Sam Tchakalian, Push Ball, Lithograph
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: Sam Tchakalian, American (1929 - 2004) Title: Push Ball Year: 1979 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200 Size: 22 in. x 30 in. (55.88 cm x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Nov. 18, 2017
Work on Paper, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $100 - $200
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), "Untitled," 1958, oil stick on paper, unsigned, artist label verso, image: 17.25"h x 22"w; overall (w/frame): 26.75"h x 30.75"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 14, 2017
Work on Paper, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $400 - $600
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), "Untitled," 1958, oil stick on paper, unsigned, artist label verso, image: 17.25"h x 22"w; overall (w/frame): 26.75"h x 30.75"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 17, 2017
Work on Paper, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $700 - $1,000
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004), "Untitled," 1958, oil stick on paper, unsigned, artist label verso, image: 17.25"h x 22"w; overall (w/frame): 26.75"h x 30.75"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 13, 2017
Work on Paper, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $700 - $1,000
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929-2004) "Black Swatch," 1962, oil on paper, unsigned, sheet: 18"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 25.25"h x 31.25"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 18, 2016
Painting, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929 - 2004), "Captain's Tea," 1976, oil on canvas, signed, titled, and dated verso, canvas (unframed): 35.5"h x 52.5"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 18, 2016
Painting, Sam Tchakalian
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sam Tchakalian (American, 1929 - 2004), "Stapler," 1976, oil on canvas, signed, titled, and dated verso, canvas (unframed): 33.5"h x 62"w
Clars Auctions
May. 04, 2016
SAM TCHAKALIAN (1929-2004) Sunrise, 1994 72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9 cm)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Sam Tchakalian (1929-2004) Sunrise, 1994 signed, titled and dated 'Sam Tchakalian / 1994' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9 cm) FOOTNOTES Provenance Acquired from the artist by the previous owner. By descent from the above to the present owner. Exhibited San Francisco, Modernism, Five Times Four, 7 November-21 December 2002.
Bonhams
May. 04, 2016
SAM TCHAKALIAN (1929-2004) First Ticket, 1980 48 x 48 1/2 in. (122 x 122.5 cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sam Tchakalian (1929-2004) First Ticket, 1980 signed, dated and titled 'Sam Tchakalian 1980' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 48 x 48 1/2 in. (122 x 122.5 cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 28, 2016
Sam Tchakalian, Push Ball, Lithograph
Est: $300 - $400
Artist: Sam Tchakalian, American (1929 - 2004) Title: Push Ball Year: 1979 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200 Size: 22 in. x 30 in. (55.88 cm x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Aug. 26, 2015
Sam Tchakalian, Push Ball, Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Artist: Sam Tchakalian, American (1929 - 2004) || Title: Push Ball || Year: 1979 || Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil || Edition: 200 || Size: 22 in. x 30 in. (55.88 cm x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
May. 15, 2014
Sam Tchakalian, Push Ball, Lithograph
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: Sam Tchakalian, American (1929 - 2004) II Title: Push Ball II Year: 1979 II Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil II Edition: 200 II Size: 22 in. x 30 in. (55.88 cm x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
May. 07, 2013
Sam Tchakalian, Push Ball, Lithograph
Est: $300 - $400
Artist: Sam Tchakalian, American (1929 - 2004) | Title: Push Ball | Year: 1979 | Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil | Edition: 200 | Size: 22 in. x 30 in. (55.88 cm x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Apr. 14, 2013
Sam Tchakalian (1929-2004)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Hanging Loose, c. 1970; Miss-Cue, 1970 (2) each signed and titled 'Sam Tchakalian' (on the overlap) each oil on canvas each 87 3/4 x 6in
Bonhams
Jun. 02, 2011
Sam Tchakalian, Push Ball, Lithograph
Est: $600 - $900
Artist: Sam Tchakalian, American (1929 - 2004) - Title: Push Ball - Year: 1979 - Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil - Edition: 200 - Size: 22 in. x 30 in. (55.88 cm x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
May. 24, 2011
Sam Tchakalian (Chinese/American, 1929-2004) Distant Runner, 1986 60 x 60in
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Distant Runner, 1986 signed, titled and dated 'Sam Tchakalian 1986' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 60 x 60in
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2010
Sam Tchakalian (Chinese/American, 1929-2004) Flip Flop, 2000 23 x 30in
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Flip Flop, 2000 signed, titled and dated 'Sam Tchakalian 2000' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 23 x 30in
Bonhams
Sep. 12, 2010
Painting, Sam Tchakalian, Abstract
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Framed mixed media on board, Untitled Abstract in Gold and Red, by Sam Tchakalian (Californian, 1929-2004), signed ''Sam Tchakalian'' verso, sight: 32''h x 23.75''w, overall: 32.625''h x 24.625''w
Clars Auctions