Rembrandt (1606–1669)
Rembrandt is a Dutch artist with 577 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $938. 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 sold in 2026 for $953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt work is $938.
The median Rembrandt print sells for $725 across 146 lots.
The median Rembrandt painting sells for $662 across 88 lots.
The median Rembrandt work on paper sells for $886 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt prints typically sell for $107–$4,150 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Rembrandt paintings typically sell for $204–$1,628 (the middle half of 45 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 | 319 | $725†‡ | $28,544‡ | 45.8% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 145 | $662†‡ | $18,000† | 60.7% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $886†‡ | $24,656 | 67.7% | 2026-04-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $118† | $118† | — | 2012-07-14 |
| Photography | 7 | $37‡ | $850 | 71.4% | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $19,705†‡ | $83,237‡ | — | 2026-04-16 |
† 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 (319 lots) median $725 with 45.8% sell-through. Paintings (145 lots) median $662, record $18,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,000 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $19,705.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $107–$4,150†‡ | $1,468†‡ | $28,544‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $93–$1,493†‡ | $315†‡ | $3,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,851–$4,021† | $2,253† | $28,230† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $330–$1,124†‡ | $632†‡ | $8,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $204–$1,628†‡ | $700†‡ | $15,823‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $400–$2,182†‡ | $1,299†‡ | $18,000† |
† 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) | 20 | $535–$1,844†‡ | $915†‡ | $24,656 |
† 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 | 2009 | $28,544‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $28,230† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $24,656 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $18,000† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $15,823‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,809 |
| Photography | 2025 | $850 |
| Photography | 2009 | $565‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt work is $938. The median Rembrandt print sells for $725 across 146 lots. The median Rembrandt painting sells for $662 across 88 lots. The median Rembrandt work on paper sells for $886 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt prints typically sell for $107–$4,150 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rembrandt paintings typically sell for $204–$1,628 (the middle half of 45 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 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt print is $725. 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 $28,544. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Rembrandt painting?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt painting is $662. 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 $18,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Rembrandt work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt work on paper is $886. 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 $24,656.
What is the average price of a small Rembrandt print?
Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rembrandt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,468, 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 painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rembrandt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $700, 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 $83,237, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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