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# Rembrandt Bugatti (1884–1916)

## What is Rembrandt Bugatti’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 220 auction results for Rembrandt Bugatti at 22 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $200,554 including buyer’s premium (middle half $111,994–$324,439, n=42). The auction record is $2,617,000 for Grand tigre royal (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand tigre royal, 1913 | Bronze | $2,617,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Éléphant d'Asie (mendiant), 1908 | Bronze | $2,250,315 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Babouin Sacré Hamadryas | Bronze | $2,098,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 4 | Tigre royal | Bronze | $1,944,384 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Grand tigre royal | Bronze | $1,874,500 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| 6 | Lionne d'Afrique, 1910 | Bronze | $1,832,000 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Lion et lionne de Nubie | Bronze | $1,805,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 8 | Deux éléphants, l'un derrière l'autre, circa 1912 | Bronze with brown patina | $1,575,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | PANTHÈRE À L'AFFÛT, 1913 | Bronze à patine brun foncé | $1,491,061 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Grand Girafe tête basse | Bronze | $1,426,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 190 | $225,000 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $456,986 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 111 | $150,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 220 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rembrandt Bugatti is an Italian artist with 271 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $190,500. 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 Bugatti sold in 2026 for $373,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Rembrandt Bugatti work worth?

Across 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt Bugatti work is $190,500.

The median Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture sells for $198,869 across 210 lots.

The median Rembrandt Bugatti print sells for $3,138 across 1 lots.

The median Rembrandt Bugatti work on paper sells for $6,632 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt Bugatti sculptures typically sell for $82,618–$239,184 (the middle half of 121 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Rembrandt Bugatti sculptures typically sell for $245,177–$806,388 (the middle half of 52 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 | 2 | $3,138† | $3,138† | 50% | 2010-05-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | $21,704‡ | $21,704‡ | — | 2024-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,632 | $6,632 | — | 2015-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 243 | $198,869†‡ | $2.6M | 86.4% | 2026-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 158 | $278,760†‡ | $2.6M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Rembrandt Bugatti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,138 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $21,704, record $21,704. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Rembrandt Bugatti painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 158 lots) the median is $278,760.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 121 | $82,618–$239,184†‡ | $135,473†‡ | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $245,177–$806,388‡ | $443,236‡ | $2.6M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $2.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $21,704‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,632 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,138† |

† 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 Bugatti worth?

Across 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt Bugatti work is $190,500. The median Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture sells for $198,869 across 210 lots. The median Rembrandt Bugatti print sells for $3,138 across 1 lots. The median Rembrandt Bugatti work on paper sells for $6,632 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt Bugatti sculptures typically sell for $82,618–$239,184 (the middle half of 121 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rembrandt Bugatti sculptures typically sell for $245,177–$806,388 (the middle half of 52 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 Bugatti sculpture?

Based on 210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture is $198,869. 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 Bugatti's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture is $2,617,000.

### What is the average price of a small Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture?

Based on 121 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $135,473, 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 Bugatti sculpture?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $443,236, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rembrandt Bugatti's auction record?

Rembrandt Bugatti's auction record is $2,617,000, set in 2008.

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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 Bugatti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rembrandt-bugatti (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.