Jun 16, 2026 11:00 EST
Fine Art
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Isaac (Itshak) Jack Holtz
Polish/American, 1925-2018
The Wailing Wall, 1978
Signed J. Holtz (lr); signed J. Holtz, dated New York, 1978, and inscribed as titled and with the size on the reverse and on the backing board
Oil on canvas
18 1/4 x 30 inches (46.4 x 76.2 cm)
Framed 29 3/4 x 42 inches
Sold for $35,200
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Polish/American, 1925-2018
The Wailing Wall, 1978
Signed J. Holtz (lr); signed J. Holtz, dated New York, 1978, and inscribed as titled and with the size on the reverse and on the backing board
Oil on canvas
18 1/4 x 30 inches (46.4 x 76.2 cm)
Framed 29 3/4 x 42 inches
The varnish has yellowed slightly.
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Auction: Fine Art, Jun 16, 2026
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Successful Auction of Fine Art on June 16, 2026 Surpasses Expectations
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Affordable Paintings, Prints & Sculpture Spanning the Late 19th through the 20th Centuries
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
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We Invite You to Contact Us for Complimentary Auction Evaluations of Your Collection
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle held a successful auction of Fine Art on June 16, 2026 that far surpassed expectations amid international bidding. The sale showcased an exciting diversity of affordable paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture spanning the late 19th through the 20th centuries. Exciting opportunities abound in this popular auction category for seasoned buyers and new collectors alike!
A highlight of the sale was Paul Resika’s (b. 1928) Provincetown Pier—Guardi from 1984 that realized $32,000, many times its $5,000-8,000 estimate. In this tonalist painting from the Estate of Susann Kelly Kurz, who acquired the work in 1985, Resika pays homage to the Venetian views of the 18th century master Francesco Guardi with an atmospheric vision of Provincetown, Massachusetts, a community long associated with the artist. Read more about Susann Kelly Kurz.
Also performing strongly was Isaac (Itshak) Jack Holtz's (Polish/American, 1925–2018) depiction of The Wailing Wall from 1978 that soared over its estimate to achieve an impressive $35,200. Holtz studied at the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem before continuing his training in New York at the Art Students League under Robert Brackman and Harry Sternberg, and at the National Academy of Design with Robert Philipp. In 2022, Doyle set the world auction record for a work by Holtz at $50,400.
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