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Reuben Tam

American · 1916–1991 · Painter, Draughtsman

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15lots offered2012–2025years recorded69%sold (9)$1.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Reuben Tam, Red Tide Sunset”, 1975, Acrylic on canvasRed Tide Sunset”, 1975James D. Julia · $6,655≈ £5,296≈ €6,224Sign up to see
  2. Reuben Tam, Blue Surf, Oil on canvasBlue SurfClarke Auction Gallery · $6,000≈ £4,756≈ €5,544Sign up to see
  3. Reuben Tam, Untitled Abstract 1943, Oil on CanvasUntitled Abstract 1943Clarke Auction Gallery · $3,600≈ £2,734≈ €3,065Sign up to see

Reuben Tam’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Reuben Tam between 2012 and 2025, of which 9 sold (69%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $747Sign up free to see to $6.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $6.7kSign up free to see for Red Tide Sunset”, 1975 at James D. Julia in February 2017. The most common medium is oil paintings (6 lots). Most results come from Barridoff Auctions (9), James D. Julia (2) and Clarke Auction Gallery (2).

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  1. Reuben Tam, White Sea, Monhegan #5, 1977, Acrylic on paper
    White Sea, Monhegan #5, 1977
    Acrylic · Paper
    11 7/8" x 13 3/4" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 205
    $1,100≈ £811≈ €941HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  2. Reuben Tam, Headland - Dark Strata, Monhegan, Acrylic on paper
    Headland - Dark Strata
    Acrylic · Paper
    11 11/16" x 13 3/4" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 82
    $1,900≈ £1,467≈ €1,760HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  3. Reuben Tam, The Dark of Fundy, acrylic on board
    The Dark of Fundy
    Acrylic · Board
    12 5/16 x 14 in (31.3 x 35.6 cm).
    Bonhams · · Lot 148
    $1,088≈ £862≈ €1,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Reuben Tam, Blue Surf, Oil on canvas
    Blue Surf
    Oil · Canvas
    41.5" h x 43.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 20
    $6,000≈ £4,756≈ €5,544HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Reuben Tam, Blue Harbor (Maine), Oil on masonite
    Blue Harbor (Maine)
    Oil · Board
    10 1/4" x 24"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 38
    $1,900≈ £1,495≈ €1,748HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  6. Reuben Tam, Haena Mountains, Oil on board
    Haena Mountains
    Oil · Board
    22 in. x 30 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 624
    $1,500≈ £1,153≈ €1,277HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  7. Reuben Tam, Untitled Abstract 1943, Oil on Canvas
    Untitled Abstract 1943
    Oil · Canvas
    22" high x 30" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 74
    $3,600≈ £2,734≈ €3,065HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Reuben Tam, Red Tide Sunset”, 1975, Acrylic on canvas
    Red Tide Sunset”, 1975
    Acrylic · Canvas
    20" x 22". Overall 21-1/2" x 23-1/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1020
    $6,655≈ £5,296≈ €6,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  9. Reuben Tam, Ocean Sunset Monhegan Maine, Casein on paper abstract scene depicts a yellow and white cloud sky with splashes of red over a horizon with pink ocean
    Ocean Sunset Monhegan Maine
    Casein on paper abstract scene depicts a yellow and white cloud sky with splashes of red over a horizon with pink ocean · Paper
    5-3/4" x 5"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1020
    $747≈ £474≈ €601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at James D. Julia ↗
  10. Reuben Tam, "Northern Lights, White Flares" Monhegan, 1978, Oil on paper
    "Northern Lights
    Oil · Paper
    6 3/4" x 7 3/4" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $700–900View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (2)

Lots by Reuben Tam that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Reuben Tam paintings (8)Reuben Tam oil paintings (6)Reuben Tam works on paper (5)

Reuben Tam: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Reuben Tam at auction?

$6,655Sign up free to see, for Red Tide Sunset”, 1975 at James D. Julia (February 2017) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Reuben Tam?

The median sale price is $1.9kSign up free to see across 9 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Reuben Tam have sold at auction?

9 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2025. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Reuben Tam?

Barridoff Auctions, James D. Julia and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Barridoff Auctions · James D. Julia · Clarke Auction Gallery

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