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# 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.

**2 Rembrandt works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Rembrandt work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rembrandt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rembrandt (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.