Rembrandt (1606–1669)
What is Rembrandt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 3,381 auction results for Rembrandt at 37 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,318 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,918–$17,910, n=353). The auction record is $291,200 for Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves: 'The Three Crosses' (2025, Karl & Faber). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 1,986 | $4,964 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $4,131 |
| Other | 189 | $3,800 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $7,128 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,825 | $4,800 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $893 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 3,381 results from 37 houses · How we compute these figures
Rembrandt is a LAURIE artist with 4,187 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $3,800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Rembrandt is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,685; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3,362 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt work is $3,800.
The median Rembrandt print sells for $3,800 across 3,313 lots.
The median Rembrandt work on paper sells for $3,125 across 32 lots.
The median Rembrandt painting sells for $1,415 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt prints typically sell for $2,166–$7,721 (the middle half of 2,930 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Rembrandt prints typically sell for $2,505–$12,000 (the middle half of 98 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4,097 | $3,800†‡ | $291,200 | 80.9% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 25 | $1,415†‡ | $15,524‡ | 64% | 2026-09-03 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $3,125†‡ | $44,000 | 66.7% | 2025-11-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $3,200‡ | $20,366‡ | — | 2020-11-19 |
| Photography | 3 | $225 | $2,229 | — | 2017-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 170 | $40,768‡ | $291,200 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rembrandt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4,097 lots) median $3,800 with 80.9% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $1,415, record $15,524. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 170 lots) the median is $40,768.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 2,930 | $2,166–$7,721†‡ | $3,794†‡ | $291,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 98 | $2,505–$12,000†‡ | $5,600†‡ | $92,792 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $763–$1,678† | $1,040† | $3,134† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $409–$3,588†‡ | $1,613†‡ | $8,699 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,601–$4,438†‡ | $3,031†‡ | $27,719‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $291,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $198,016 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $44,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $27,719‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $20,366‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $15,524‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,859‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $3,600 |
‡ 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 Rembrandt worth?
Across 3,362 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt work is $3,800. The median Rembrandt print sells for $3,800 across 3,313 lots. The median Rembrandt work on paper sells for $3,125 across 32 lots. The median Rembrandt painting sells for $1,415 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt prints typically sell for $2,166–$7,721 (the middle half of 2,930 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rembrandt prints typically sell for $2,505–$12,000 (the middle half of 98 sold 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 the average price of a Rembrandt print?
Based on 3,313 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt print is $3,800. 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 Rembrandt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt print is $291,200.
What is the average price of a Rembrandt work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt work on paper is $3,125. 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 Rembrandt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt work on paper is $44,000.
What is the average price of a Rembrandt painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt painting is $1,415. 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 Rembrandt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt painting is $15,524. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Rembrandt print?
Based on 2,930 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rembrandt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Rembrandt print?
Based on 98 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rembrandt print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Rembrandt's auction record?
Rembrandt's auction record is $291,200, set in 2025.
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