James Daniel Torlakson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Daniel Torlakson Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 24, 2025
JAMES TORLAKSON (American, born 1951) Tilt-a-Whirl
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JAMES TORLAKSON (American, born 1951) Tilt-a-Whirl signed 'James Torlakson' (lower right); signed, titled, and dated 'James Torlakson /Tilt-a-Whirl / May 8, 1997' (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 12 x 24 in. (30.5 x 61.0 cm)
Bonhams
Jun. 24, 2025
JAMES TORLAKSON (American, born 1951) Hillcroft Motel
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JAMES TORLAKSON (American, born 1951) Hillcroft Motel signed 'Torlakson' (lower right); signed, titled, and dated 'James Torlakson / Hillcroft Motel / November 12, 1975' (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 7 1/2 x 16 in. (19.0 x 40.6 cm)
Bonhams
May. 15, 2025
Watercolor, James Daniel Torlakson
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
James Daniel Torlakson (American, b. 1951), "Deserted Drive-In II," 1988, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, gallery label (John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, CA) affixed verso, sight: 24"h x 60"w, overall (with frame): 33.75"h x 69"w. Provenance: Corporate Collection, San Francisco, CA
Clars Auctions
Feb. 11, 2025
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Construction Ruins, Lithograph, Signed l.r. and numbered 22/50 l.l., Frame: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Construction Ruins, Lithograph, Signed l.r. and numbered 22/50 l.l.,
Weschler's
Feb. 11, 2025
James Torlakson (American b.1951), South Pacific Railroad, Lithograph, Signed l.r. and numbered 3/35 l.l., Frame: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
James Torlakson (American b.1951), South Pacific Railroad, Lithograph, Signed l.r. and numbered 3/35 l.l.,
Weschler's
Feb. 11, 2025
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Peterbilt Crash, Artist Proof Lithograph, Singed l.r., Frame: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Peterbilt Crash, Artist Proof Lithograph, Singed l.r.,
Weschler's
Feb. 11, 2025
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Two Campers, Lithograph, Signed l.r. and numbered 20/75 l.l., Frame: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Two Campers, Lithograph, Signed l.r. and numbered 20/75 l.l.,
Weschler's
Feb. 11, 2025
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Box Car B.A.T., Lithograph, Signed and dated 1976 l.r. and titled l.l., Frame: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Box Car B.A.T., Lithograph, Signed and dated 1976 l.r. and titled l.l.,
Weschler's
Feb. 04, 2025
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Truck Chassis, Watercolor on Paper, Signed, Frame: 22 x 20 in. (55.9 x 50.8 cm.)
Est: $100 - $200
James Torlakson (American b.1951), Truck Chassis, Watercolor on Paper, Signed,
Weschler's
Apr. 12, 2024
JAMES DANIEL TORLAKSON ENGRAVING
Est: $50 - $100
James Daniel Torlakson (b. 1951, California) framed and matted limited edition engraving 2/50 titled "51st and Coronado". 11" x 8" ss / 17.5" x 14.5" oa
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Jul. 28, 2023
James Torlakson (American, B. 1951) Aquatint Etching On Wove Paper, Leifson With Rig, H 9.75" W 15"
Est: $100 - $200
Signed in pencil and numbered 16/20, titled verso, with full margins. Sheet Size: H 17.3" W 22" Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI
DuMouchelles
Apr. 26, 2023
JAMES TORLAKSON SIGNED MODERN ART PRINT
Est: $100 - $150
JAMES TORLAKSON (American b. 1651-) Cone -1986 Lithograph Pencil signed lower right and editioned 5/65 lower left Sheet size 26 inches x 34 inches, contained in a glazed frame overall measuring 28.25 inches x 36.25 inches SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: [email protected] or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Feb. 25, 2023
James TORLAKSON: "Self-portrait"
Est: $200 - $300
James TORLAKSON (Born 1951): "Self-portrait". Lithograph on wove paper, 1976. Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil. Image size: 11 x 19 inches.
Armstrong Fine Art
Jan. 11, 2023
James Daniel Torlakson (American, b. 1951)
Est: $400 - $600
James Daniel Torlakson (American, b. 1951), "Portrait in a Broken Mirror", 1972, graphite and charcoal on paper, signed and dated lower left, 16 7/8 in. x 14 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 27 in. x 21 1/8 in. x 1 in.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 20, 2022
JAMES TORLAKSON - SIAMESE QUONSETS
Est: $50 - $100
James Torlakson (American, born 1951) Siamese Quonsets, hand colored etching. Signed in graphite lower right, inscribed PP II.
Litchfield Auctions
Aug. 08, 2019
James Torlakson (American, b. 1951) Untitled Oil on canvas 30 x 50-1/4 inches (7
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
James Torlakson (American, b. 1951) Untitled Oil on canvas 30 x 50-1/4 inches (76.2 x 127.6 cm) Signed lower right: Torlakson HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Aug. 06, 2019
James Torlakson (American b. 1951)
Est: $100 - $400
"Daly City Wreck" Intaglio engraving. Signed and numbered 15/35 in pencil. 12 1/4 x 18 1/2 Ex Collection: deCordova Museum (Museum inventory label verso) Archival museum frame.
Vallot Auctioneers
Apr. 25, 2019
James Torlakson (American b 1951)
Est: $500 - $700
"Daly City Wreck" Intaglio engraving. Signed and numbered 15/35 in pencil. 12 1/4'' x 18 1/2'' Ex Collection: deCordova Museum (Museum inventory label verso) Archival museum frame.
Vallot Auctioneers
Feb. 27, 2019
James Torlakson, Asleep at the Wheel, Aquatint Etching
Est: $500 - $700
Artist: James Torlakson, American (1951 - ) Title: Asleep at the Wheel Year: Circa 1975 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 4/100 Size: 24 in. x 20 in. (60.96 cm x 50.8 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 13, 2019
James Torlakson (born 1951), Etching
Est: $100 - $200
James Torlakson (born 1951), Etching. Signed lower right and verso. Numbered 4/20 lower left. Photorealist. American. Born in San Francisco, California on February 19, 1951. Growing up in the Westlake neighborhood of Daly City, Torlakson moved to Pacifica by the sea in 1971 where he has lived since becoming a professional artist. He started drawing at an early age, encouraged by his parents, who entered a drawing of his in the San Francisco Chronicle "Daily Junior Art Champion" when he was six years old; he was awarded first prize. He was also inspired by artist George Post, a Californian watercolor painter, who was his grandparents' neighbor in Oakland, California. His brother is American politician Tom Torlakson. He studied general fine arts and received a B.F.A. in 1971 at California College of the Arts, graduating before going onto complete a Masters of Arts in 1975 at San Francisco State University. Sight Size: 9 1/2 x 14 3/4 in Overall Size: 19 3/4 x 24 1/2 in Medium: Etching
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jul. 14, 2018
Print, James Daniel Torlakson
Est: $50 - $100
James Daniel Torlakson (American, b. 1951), "Bay #4," color etching with aquatint, pencil signed lower right, edition 4/35, overall (with frame): 18.75"h x 23.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 10, 2018
JAMES TORLAKSON (B. 1951) DRIVE-UP TELLER, 1972 AQUATINT ON PAPER 10 X 15 INCHES
Est: $500 - $700
James Torlakson (b. 1951) Drive-Up Teller, 1972 Aquatint on paper 10 x 15 inches (25.4 x 38.1 cm) (sight) Ed. 16/35 Signed and numbered in pencil along lower edge HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 12, 2017
JAMES TORLAKSON (B. 1951) DRIVE-UP TELLER, 1972 AQUATINT ON PAPER 10 X 15 INCHES
Est: $700 - $900
James Torlakson (b. 1951) Drive-Up Teller, 1972 Aquatint on paper 10 x 15 inches (25.4 x 38.1 cm) (sight) Ed. 16/35 Signed and numbered in pencil along lower edge HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 21, 2017
James Torlakson, Siamese Quonsets, hc etching
Est: $150 - $300
Torlakson, James (American, born 1951), Title: Siamese Quonsets, 1975, Medium: Hand-Colored Etching, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: PP II, Image Size: 13.5 x 22 inches, Framed Size: 22 in. x 30 in. Provenance: John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco
Concept Art Gallery
Feb. 19, 2017
Watercolor, James Torlakson
Est: $700 - $1,000
James Torlakson (American, b. 1951), "Beside Fred''s Shell," 1974, watercolor, signed lower left margin, gallery label (Charles Cowles Gallery, New York, NY) affixed verso, sight: 9.75"h x 14.75"w, overall (with frame): 15.5"h x 20.5"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 04, 2012
James Torlakson, Siamese Quonsets, Hand-Colored Etching
Est: $800 - $1,000
Artist: James Torlakson | Title: Siamese Quonsets | Year: 1975 | Medium: Hand-Colored Etching, signed and numbered in pencil | Edition: AP III/III | Image Size: 13.5 x 22 inches | Size: 19 in. x 27 in. (48.26 cm x 68.58 cm)
RoGallery
May. 19, 2012
JAMES TORLAKSON (b. 1951): BESIDE FRED'S SHELL, 1974
Est: $400 - $800
JAMES TORLAKSON (b. 1951): BESIDE FRED'S SHELL, 1974 Watercolor, signed lower left. 10 x 15 in., 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
May. 05, 2012
James Torlakson, Asleep at the Wheel, Aquatint Etching
Est: $900 - $1,200
Artist: James Torlakson | Title: Asleep at the Wheel | Year: Circa 1975 | Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and Numbered in Pencil | Edition: 4/100 | Size: 24 in. x 20 in. (60.96 cm x 50.8 cm)
RoGallery
Apr. 07, 2011
James Torlakson, Asleep at the Wheel, Aquatint Etching
Est: $500 - $700
Artist: James Torlakson Title: Asleep at the Wheel Year: Circa 1975 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 4/100 Size: 24 in. x 20 in. (60.96 cm x 50.8 cm)
RoGallery
Nov. 07, 2010
JAMES DANIEL TORLAKSON, (AMERICAN B. 1951), U.S. MAIL
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JAMES DANIEL TORLAKSON (american b. 1951) U.S. MAIL Signed bottom right, oil on canvas 42 x 42 in. (106.7 x 106.7cm)
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 21, 2010
James Daniel Torlakson (American, born 1951); Siamese Quonsets II;
Est: $400 - $600
Siamese Quonsets II, 1975 Handcolored aquatint and etching on wove paper, signed and annotated 'P.P. I' (from an edition of 30), with full margins, in apparently ery good condition aside from 1/4in soft handling crease in left margin, 3/8in soft handling crease in lower margin, framed (not examined out of frame). 13 1/2 x 21 3/4in sheet 17 1/4 x 25 3/8in
Bonhams
Feb. 08, 2010
James Daniel Torlakson (American, born 1951); Moss Landing;
Est: $300 - $500
Moss Landing, 1976 Screenprint in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil, titled, and numbered 92/125, with full margins, in excellent condition, framed. 18 x 30in
Bonhams
May. 04, 2009
James Daniel Torlakson (American, born 1951) Oversized Load on Carmel, 1974 15 x 23in (38 x 58cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oversized Load on Carmel, 1974 signed, titled and dated 'James Torlakson June 13, 1974' (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 15 x 23in (38 x 58cm)
Bonhams
May. 04, 2009
James Daniel Torlakson (American, born 1951) Arched Passage, 1980 13 1/2 x 18 1/2in (34 x 47cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Arched Passage, 1980 signed, titled and dated 'James Torlakson February 8, 1980' (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 13 1/2 x 18 1/2in (34 x 47cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 06, 2009
James Daniel Torlakson (American, b. 1951) Table Rock II Signed and dated "James Torlak...
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
James Daniel Torlakson (American, b. 1951) Table Rock II Signed and dated "James Torlakson © 1980" in pencil l.r., identified on a label on the reverse. Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper, sight size 31 x 47 in. (78.7 x 119.4 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Skinner
Nov. 09, 2003
James Torlakson (b. 1951)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Untitled USA, c. 1975
Wright
Sep. 09, 1994
LOT OF TWO PHOTOREALIST WORKS JAMES TORLAKSON (AMERICAN, B.1951) "ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL"
Est: $200 - $400
edition of 100, color etching with aquatint; John Baeder (American, b. 1938), "Shorty's Shortstop", 1987, edition of 200, photo-screenprint with lithography. Both signed in pencil l.r. and numbered in pencil l.l. Image sizes to 15 x 21 1/4 in. (38.0 x 53.9 cm.), framed. CONDITION Good, not examined out of frames.
Skinner