Reuben Tam (1916–1991)
Reuben Tam is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,900. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Reuben Tam sold in 2022 for $20,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Reuben Tam on OpeningBid →What is a Reuben Tam work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reuben Tam work is $1,900.
The median Reuben Tam painting sells for $3,012 across 4 lots.
The median Reuben Tam work on paper sells for $538 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $3,012 | $20,160 | — | 2022-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $538‡ | $652 | — | 2023-06-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $20,160 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,883 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $652 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $425‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Reuben Tam worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reuben Tam work is $1,900. The median Reuben Tam painting sells for $3,012 across 4 lots. The median Reuben Tam work on paper sells for $538 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Reuben Tam's auction record?
Reuben Tam's auction record is $20,160, set in 2022.
See the full Reuben Tam record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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