Reuben Tam Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Reuben Tam Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 10, 2024
REUBEN TAM (ME/HI/CA, 1916-1991)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
REUBEN TAM (ME/HI/CA, 1916-1991) "Tree and Weather",1955, oil on board, signed and dated lower right, also titled and dated on label verso from The Alan Gallery, 32 East 65th St., having an original price of $400, in grain painted molded panel frame with linen liner, OS: 23" x 27", SS: 13 1/2" x 17 1/2".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 11, 2024
Reuben Tam (1916 - 1991). Abstract Landscape.
Est: $500 - $700
Pen and ink on paper, 13 x 15.5 inches, sight, signed lower right. Framed, 21 x 23 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Apr. 07, 2024
REUBEN TAM (AMERICAN, 1916-1991).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
'Blue Surf'. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Verso: titled. From a Rockland County, NY collection. Dimensions: 41.5" h x 43.25" w. Frame: 48" h x 49.625" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Oct. 18, 2023
Reuben Tam, (American, 1916-1991)
Est: $200 - $400
Ink on paper. An abstract landscape titled "Monhegan 3." Signed and dated "1957" to l.r. 14.75" x 19.5" (paper size); 21" x 26" (frame).
Caza Sikes
Aug. 19, 2023
Reuben Tam (Am. 1916-1992), Blue Harbor (Maine), Oil on masonite, framed
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Reuben Tam (Am. 1916-1992) Blue Harbor (Maine) Oil on masonite, framed Signed l.r. 10 1/4" x 24" actual, 17 3/8" x 31 5/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 09, 2023
REUBEN TAM MODERNIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING. "ISLE HAUTE" OIL ACRYLIC.
Est: $600 - $900
Reuben Tam modernist landscape Painting. "Isle Haute" Oil Acrylic. Dimensions: H: 24 inches: W: 30 inches: Frame Height: 30.75 inches: Frame Width: 36.75 inches --- We offer curbside delivery to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the last auction day at reasonable rates ($125 minimum stop charge). Tentative date August 15, 2023. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Jun. 14, 2023
REUBEN TAM (Maine/Hawaii/California, 1916-1991), Maine landscape., Ink on paper, 15" x 17.5". Unframed.
Est: $600 - $800
REUBEN TAM Maine/Hawaii/California, 1916-1991 Maine landscape. Signed "Tam, 64, #2-19" lower right.
Eldred's
Apr. 27, 2023
REUBEN TAM, American (1916-1991), Untitled, 1960, oil on canvasboard, 20 x 24 inches
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
REUBEN TAM American, (1916-1991) Untitled, 1960 oil on canvasboard signed and dated lower right "Tam 60"
Shannon's
Apr. 01, 2023
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, Gull at Sunset, Monhegan, 1960, Oil on masonite, framed in Badura frame, 16 1/4" x 20 3/8" actual, 21 9/16" x 25 5/8" framed
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Reuben Tam Am., 1916-1991 Gull at Sunset, Monhegan, 1960 Oil on masonite, framed in Badura frame Signed and dated 1960 l.l.
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 01, 2023
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, Sailboat and Moon, Monhegan, Oil on masonite, framed, 24" x 32" actual
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Reuben Tam Am., 1916-1991 Sailboat and Moon, Monhegan Oil on masonite, framed Signed l.r.
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 01, 2023
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, "Island of Monhegan 7", Oil on paper, framed under glass, 2 1/4" x 4 5/16" sight, 13 1/4" x 14 3/4" framed
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Reuben Tam Am., 1916-1991 "Island of Monhegan 7" Oil on paper, framed under glass Signed l.r., The Vincent Price Collection exhibition label verso
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 01, 2023
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, "Northern Lights, White Flares" Monhegan, 1978, Oil on paper, framed under glass, 6 3/4" x 7 3/4" sight, 13 7/8" x 15 5/8" framed
Est: $700 - $900
Reuben Tam Am., 1916-1991 "Northern Lights, White Flares" Monhegan, 1978 Oil on paper, framed under glass Signed l.r., titled on mat l.l., signed, titled and dated verso
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 28, 2023
REUBEN TAM - TOWARD EVENING - O/B
Est: $900 - $1,200
Reuben Tam, American, 1916-1922, Toward Evening, 1957, O/B, signed lower right . Verso labeled Alan Gallery , NYC
Litchfield Auctions
Dec. 07, 2022
REUBEN TAM MODERNIST PAINTING. MAINE COAST. ORIGINAL BADURA FRAME.
Est: $500 - $700
Reuben Tam Modernist Painting. Maine coast. Original Badura frame. Dimensions: H: 16.25 inches: W: 20.25 inches: Frame Height: 21.5 inches: Frame Width: 25.5 inches ---
Uniques & Antiques
Dec. 03, 2022
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, Black and Green Forms, 1950, Watercolor and ink on paper, framed under glass, 6 1/2" x 8 3/4" sight, 14 3/4" x 16 3/4" framed
Est: $300 - $500
Reuben Tam Am., 1916-1991 Black and Green Forms, 1950 Watercolor and ink on paper, framed under glass Signed and dated l.r.
Barridoff Auctions
Oct. 19, 2022
Reuben Tam, "Tree and Weather", Oil on Board
Est: $600 - $900
(American, 1916-1991) 1955, oil on board, signed and dated l.r.c., verso with label from The Alan Gallery Overall: 23"h x 27"w Sight: 13-1/2"h x 17-1/2"w Provenance: The Alan Gallery
Nye & Company
Jul. 27, 2022
Reuben Tam, Abstract Pen & Ink Drawing
Est: $300 - $600
Reuben Tam (1916 - 1991). Abstract pen and ink drawing titled "Cliffs and Dark Sky" and signed lower right corner. Sight seen approx. 17-1/2" x 14", overall frame size approx. 24" x 20". Some surface toning and light foxing, also foxing andsurface wear to the matte. Glass on frame is cracked at top and art will be removed from the frame for shipping. .
Weiss Auctions
Jun. 08, 2022
REUBEN TAM -WIND AND WAVES - W/C
Est: $400 - $600
Reuben Tam, Am. 1917-1991, Wind and Waves, watercolor
Litchfield Auctions
Jun. 08, 2022
Reuben Tam American, 1916-1992 A Drift of Light, 1974
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Reuben Tam American, 1916-1992 A Drift of Light, 1974 Signed Tam (lr), signed and dated Reuben Tam 1974 and inscribed as titled on the overlap Acrylic on canvas 24 x 22 inches (61 x 55.9 cm) Provenance: Joe DeMers Gallery, Hilton Head Island, SC C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 19, 2022
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, "Breaking Wave" 1948, Oil on board, framed, 16" x 20" actual, 20 7/8" x 24 3/4" framed
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Reuben Tam Am., 1916-1991 "Breaking Wave" 1948 Oil on board, framed Signed and dated l.r., titled on The Downtown Gallery label verso, "Maine 1948" inscribed on exhibition label verso
Barridoff Auctions
Jan. 23, 2022
Reuben Tam Abstract Gouache Composition
Est: $800 - $1,200
TAM, Reuben, (American, 1893-1970): Abstract composition, Gouache/Paper, signed lower right, sight size 11.5" x 12.5", framed 20.5" x 21.5".
Amero Auctions
Oct. 07, 2021
Reuben Tam, Abstract Ink Drawing
Est: $600 - $900
Reuben Tam (1916 - 1991). Abstract landscape drawing in ink depicting the edge of an island on the ocean. Appears to be titled lower left "Crag", and artist signed lower right in pencil. Sight seen approx. 17-1/4" x 14-1/4", overall frame size approx. 23-1/2" x 20-1/2". Some surface toning and light foxing, also foxing and surface wear to the matting and verso.
Weiss Auctions
Feb. 13, 2021
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, "The Moon-Driven Sea" 1954, Oil on canvas, framed, 23 1/2" x 35 3/8" actual, 32 3/4" x 44 5/8" framed
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 "The Moon-Driven Sea" 1954 Oil on canvas, framed Signed and dated l.r., artist's name, title and date inscribed on verso, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts label on verso, The Alan Gallery label on verso 23 1/2" x 35 3/8" actual, 32 3/4" x 44 5/8" framed Provenance: The Alan Gallery, Hirschhorn Museum Collection, Sotheby's NY, 1995, Private Collection Ypsilanti, Michigan Other Notes: Most likely original Tam frame
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 13, 2021
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, "Deep Night Deep Sea" (Monhegan)1952, Oil on board, framed, 19 3/4" x 23 3/4" actual, 28 1/2" x 32 1/2" fram
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 "Deep Night Deep Sea" (Monhegan)1952 Oil on board, framed Signed and dated l.r., artist's name, title and date inscribed on verso, The Downtown Gallery New York label on verso 19 3/4" x 23 3/4" actual, 28 1/2" x 32 1/2" framed Provenance: Private Collection Ypsilanti, Michigan Other Notes: Painted on Monhegan according to inscription; most likely original Tam frame
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 13, 2021
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, "Breaking Wave" 1948, Oil on board, framed, 15 1/2" x 19 3/8" sight, 20 7/8" x 24 3/4" framed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 "Breaking Wave" 1948 Oil on board, framed Signed and dated l.r., artist's name, title and date inscribed on verso, The Downtown Gallery label on verso 15 1/2" x 19 3/8" sight, 20 7/8" x 24 3/4" framed Provenance: Private Collection Massachusetts
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 13, 2021
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, "Rising Sea", Goauche on paper, matted and framed, 8 1/2" x 10" 1/4 sight, 16 3/4" x 17" framed
Est: $800 - $1,200
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 "Rising Sea" Goauche on paper, matted and framed Signed l.r., titled l.l. 8 1/2" x 10" 1/4 sight, 16 3/4" x 17" framed Provenance: Private Collection Ypsilanti, Michigan
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 10, 2021
Reuben Tam (1916 - 1991), "Cliffs & Dark Sky"
Est: $700 - $900
Reuben Tam (1916 - 1991) Maine, Hawaii and California, "Cliffs and Dark Sky", ink and pastel on deckled paper, signed Tam lower right. Condition good with toning and foxing visible under the glass, sight 17.25" x 13.75".
Weiss Auctions
Aug. 15, 2020
Reuben Tam, Am. 1916-1991, "Surf and Clouds" 1957, Oil on masonite, 10" x 14" actual, 17.5" x 21.5" framed
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 "Surf and Clouds" 1957 Oil on masonite Signed l.r., The Downtown Gallery label on verso 10" x 14" actual, 17.5" x 21.5" framed Provenance: Private Collection Massachusetts
Barridoff Auctions
Jul. 30, 2020
REUBEN TAM (American, 1916-1991). HAENA MOUNTAINS, signed and dated '49 lower right. Oil on board.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
REUBEN TAM (American, 1916-1991). HAENA MOUNTAINS, signed and dated '49 lower right. Oil on board - Framed, 22 in. x 30 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jul. 25, 2019
REUBEN TAM (American, 1916-1991)
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
abstract, oil on Masonite, signed 'tam [46]'?, UV clean, some minor paint chips at center, upper corners, and upper center edge, gifted to consignor in 1976, 16x20in., overall framed 20.5x24.5in. Opening Bid $1500
Leighton Galleries
Sep. 22, 2018
Reuben Tam Island Edge Modern Abstract Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
California, Hawaii, Maine,1916-1991 Abstract landscape depicting the edge of an island on the ocean. Retains original exhibition label from Coe Kerr Gallery Inc, New York and Joe DeMers Gallery, South Carolina on verso.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 08, 2017
TAM, Reuben. Oil on Canvas. Untitled Abstract
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
1943. Signed and dated lower left. Reuben Tam, (American: Maine, Hawaii, California, 1916 - 1991). From a Rye, NY estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Sep. 28, 2017
Reuben Tam (1916-1991, Maine, Hawaii, California) "Fallen Rock Sunset 1"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Pen and ink on paper. Signed "Tam" in lower right, titled "Fallen Rock Sunset 1" in lower left. Dated 1975 on reverse. 17.25"h x 14.25"w
Alderfer Auction
Feb. 09, 2017
REUBEN TAM (American, 1916-1991) "RED TIDE SUNSET", 1975.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Acrylic on canvas. Housed in a black and gold decorated wood frame. Signed lower right "Tam", titled and dated on verso. This lot is accompanied by "Monhegan, The Artists' Island", Camden Maine: Downeast Books, 1995, illustrated page 128 SIZE: 20" x 22". Overall 21-1/2" x 23-1/4" PROVENANCE: Ex-collection John Horton CONDITION: Very good 51325-3
James D. Julia
Jan. 21, 2017
Reuben Tam Oil on Board Abstract Seascape
Est: $800 - $1,200
Reuben Tam (Maine/Hawaii/California, 1916-1991) oil on board painting depicting an abstract seascape. Signed and dated "Tam 60" lower right. Housed in a wooden silver frame with off white linen matte and silver double matte. Sight - 9 3/4" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed - 18 1/4" H x 22 1/4" W. Mid 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart): Reuben Tam studied art at the California School of Fine Art and at Columbia University with Meyer Schapiro. From 1946 to the 1970s he taught at the Brooklyn Museum Art School. His paintings are in the collections of the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Hirschhorn Museum, the Corcoran Gallery, and the Honolulu Academy of Art. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Ann Wells, Nashville, Tennessee. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 24, 2016
REUBEN TAM (American, 1916-1991) MONHEGAN ISLAND, MAINE.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Watercolor. Housed in a silver gilt modern frame with white mat. Signed lower right "Tam" SIZE: Sight: 12-1/2" x 15-1/2". Overall: 20" x 23" CONDITION: Very good, not examined out of frame 50613-2
James D. Julia
May. 05, 2016
Reuben Tam
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 Drift Past Shoals, 1964 Signed "Tam" l.r. Oil on canvas 42 x 48 in. 106.7 x 121.9 cm Provenance: Northeast Auctions, August 21, 2004, Good condition, good appearance, no apparent restoration when examined with a black light
Barridoff Auctions
Oct. 03, 2015
Reuben Tam 1947 watercolor/wash "Maine"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Maine Landscape
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 11, 2015
Reuben Tam (American, 1916-1991), White Breaker, Signed and dated "tam © 50.51" l.r., titled, signed or inscribed, and dated in, Condit
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Reuben Tam (American, 1916-1991) White Breaker Signed and dated "tam © 50.51" l.r., titled, signed or inscribed, and dated in pencil on the reverse, identified on a label from Downtown Gallery, New York, affixed to the reverse. Oil on panel, 24 x 18 in. (60.9 x 45.7 cm), framed. Condition: Good.
Skinner
Jun. 21, 2015
REUBEN TAM, (American, 1916-1991), COASTLINE TIMBER, 1946, oil on board, 20 x 16 in. (original period frame: 25 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
REUBEN TAM (American, 1916-1991) COASTLINE TIMBER 1946, oil on board signed and dated Tam 56, l.l. and inscribed, verso 20 x 16 in. (original period frame: 25 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.) Provenance: Property of The Boston Art Club. Exhibitions: The Downtown Gallery, New York, New York, 1946 (label verso).
Grogan & Company
Apr. 29, 2015
Reuben Tam
Est: $900 - $1,200
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 Abstract Signed "Tam" l.r. Oil on Masonite 7 x 17 in. 17.8 x 43.2 cm Property of Gerard Gaboury, Augusta, Maine Good condition, good appearance. No apparent restoration when examined with a black light.
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 01, 2015
Reuben Tam (American, 1916-1992) Seal Ledges gouache and watercolor on pape
Est: $800 - $1,200
Reuben Tam (American, 1916-1992) Seal Ledges gouache and watercolor on paper 12 x 15 1/2 in. (30.5 x 39.3 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2014
Reuben Tam American, 1916 -1991 Deep Night, Deep Sea, 1952
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Reuben Tam American, 1916 -1991 Deep Night, Deep Sea, 1952 Signed Tam and dated 52 (lr); signed Reuben Tam, dated 1952, inscribed as titled and inscribed Monhegan on the reverse Oil on gesso board 20 x 24 inches Provenance: The Downtown Gallery, New York Collection of Bernard Heineman, Jr., New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 15, 2014
Reuben Tam (American, 1916-1991)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Red Tide Sunset, 1975 Acrylic on canvas (framed) Signed 20" x 22" Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 30, 2014
Reuben Tam (1916-1991), ISLAND ENDINGS, 32" x 36" - 81.3 x 91.4 cm.
Est: -
REUBEN TAM (1916-1991)ISLAND ENDINGS Oil on canvas; signed lower right; signed, titled and dated 1975 verso, 32" x 36" - 81.3 x 91.4 cm.Provenance:Coe Kerr Gallery, Inc. label versoEstimate: $3,000-4,000
Waddington's
Jul. 13, 2014
REUBEN TAM (American, 1917-1991)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
'Leeward Shore', 1948, oil on board, 24" x 18", signed lower right, with Downtown Gallery label on verso
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 17, 2013
AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE, CIRCA 1920, H 5", L 7 1/2", SEATED PUMA
Est: $300 - $400
AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE, CIRCA 1920, H 5", L 7 1/2", SEATED PUMA:"Copyright applied for R. J. Ritam" (or R. Tam ? [Reuben Tam, American 1916-1991]) at the base. With a loose marble base.
DuMouchelles
Oct. 24, 2012
Reuben Tam - 'The Dark of Fundy'
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Reuben Tam Am. 1916-1991 The Dark of Fundy Signed "Tam" l.r.; titled as above in pencil verso Acrylic 12 x 13 in. sight (30.5 x 33.0 cm) sight Property of Bob Denckhoff St. Louis, Missouri 63124
Barridoff Auctions