Reuben Tam Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1916–1991

Of the 8 lots by Reuben Tam (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2017 and 2024, 4 found a buyer (50%). The median price realised is $2.8kSign up free to see across 4 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.8kSign up free to see–$4.2kSign up free to see. Blue Surf holds the top price on file: $6kSign up free to see at Clarke Auction Gallery (April 2024). Most results come from Barridoff Auctions (5), Clarke Auction Gallery (2) and Sloans & Kenyon (1).

$6,000≈ £4,756≈ €5,544Sign uprecord priceBlue SurfClarke Auction Gallery20248auction results2017–2024years recorded50%sold$2.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Reuben Tam oil paintings: key figures

Auction results: 8
Sold rate: 50%
Active at auction: 2017–2024
Median price: $2.8kSign up free to see
Record price: $6kSign up free to see Blue Surf, Clarke Auction Gallery, Apr 2024

Top auction houses: Barridoff Auctions (5), Clarke Auction Gallery (2), Sloans & Kenyon (1)

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All oil paintings results

Blue Surf
Oil · Canvas
41.5" h x 43.25" w
Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 7, 2024 · Lot 20
$6,000≈ £4,756≈ €5,544HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
Blue Harbor (Maine)
Oil · Board
10 1/4" x 24"
Barridoff Auctions · Aug 19, 2023 · Lot 38
$1,900≈ £1,495≈ €1,748HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Gull at Sunset
Oil · Board
16 1/4" x 20 3/8"
Barridoff Auctions · Apr 1, 2023 · Lot 48
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Sailboat and Moon
Oil · Board
24" x 32"
Barridoff Auctions · Apr 1, 2023 · Lot 47
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Island of Monhegan 7
Oil · Paper
2 1/4" x 4 5/16" sight
Barridoff Auctions · Apr 1, 2023 · Lot 46
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
"Northern Lights
Oil · Paper
6 3/4" x 7 3/4" sight
Barridoff Auctions · Apr 1, 2023 · Lot 45
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $700–900View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Breaking Wave, 1948
Oil · Board
16 x 20 in
Barridoff Auctions · Mar 19, 2022 · Lot 96
Result not publishedEst. $2,500–3,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 "Surf and Clouds", 1957
Oil · Board
10 x 14 in
Barridoff Auctions · Aug 15, 2020 · Lot 31
Result not publishedEst. $2,500–3,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Haena Mountains
Oil · Board
22 in. x 30 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Jul 30, 2020 · Lot 624
$1,500≈ £1,153≈ €1,277HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Untitled Abstract 1943
Oil · Canvas
22" high x 30" wide
Clarke Auction Gallery · Oct 8, 2017 · Lot 74
$3,600≈ £2,734≈ €3,065HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗