Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606–1669)
What is Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,864 auction results for Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn at 35 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,694 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,523–$33,809, n=524). The auction record is $32,905,561 for Portrait of a man with arms akimbo (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of a man with arms akimbo, 1658 | Oil paint | $32,905,561 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 2 | SELF-PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST, HALF-LENGTH, WEARING A RUFF AND A BLACK HAT, 1632 | Oak | $18,740,146 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | Young Lion Resting, 1630 | Black chalk | $17,860,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Portrait of Jan Willemsz. van der Pluym (c.1565-1644), bust-length; and Portrait of Jaapgen Carels (1565-1640), bust-length, 1635 | Portrait | $14,353,572 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | The Adoration of the Kings, 1630 | Oak | $13,804,933 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Let The Little Children Come Unto Me | Oil on canvas, unlined | $10,592,168 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Saint John on Patmos, 1657 | Oil paint | $8,984,595 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Portrait of Petronella Buys, 1635 | Portrait | $4,508,342 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnout Tholinx, Inspector, 1656 | On laid paper, without watermark | $4,126,258 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Saint Jerome reading in an Italian Landscape, 1653 | On firm, warm-toned Japan paper | $1,950,085 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 64 | $20,904 |
| Other | 45 | $12,764 |
| Prints | 2,515 | $9,153 |
| Paintings | 29 | $6,300 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 2,515 | $9,583 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $6,433 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $2,966 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,864 results from 35 houses · How we compute these figures
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn is a Dutch artist with 3,224 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,525. 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 Harmensz. van Rijn sold in 2026 for $8,817, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,859 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work is $8,525.
The median Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn print sells for $8,516 across 2,649 lots.
The median Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on paper sells for $15,819 across 99 lots.
The median Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn painting sells for $4,781 across 42 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn prints typically sell for $3,825–$23,677 (the middle half of 2,516 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on papers typically sell for $8,113–$45,795 (the middle half of 96 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 | 2,763 | $8,516†‡ | $4.1M | 95.9% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 49 | $4,781†‡ | $32.9M | 85.7% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 100 | $15,819‡ | $17.9M | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $171,937 | $237,140 | — | 2009-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 187 | $191,669 | $32.9M | — | 2026-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,763 lots) median $8,516 with 95.9% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $4,781, record $32,905,561. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 187 lots) the median is $191,669.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 2,516 | $3,825–$23,677†‡ | $8,615†‡ | $4.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $1,747–$13,898†‡ | $6,320†‡ | $141,144 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $1,969–$5,868 | $2,672 | $35,285 |
† 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) | 20 | $658–$138,926‡ | $1,997‡ | $18.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $645–$38,106†‡ | $6,900†‡ | $32.9M |
† 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) | 96 | $8,113–$45,795‡ | $15,645‡ | $17.9M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $32.9M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $18.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $17.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $237,140 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $232,771 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn worth?
Across 2,859 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work is $8,525. The median Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn print sells for $8,516 across 2,649 lots. The median Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on paper sells for $15,819 across 99 lots. The median Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn painting sells for $4,781 across 42 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn prints typically sell for $3,825–$23,677 (the middle half of 2,516 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on papers typically sell for $8,113–$45,795 (the middle half of 96 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 Harmensz. van Rijn print?
Based on 2,649 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn print is $8,516. 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 Harmensz. van Rijn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn print is $4,126,258.
What is the average price of a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on paper?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on paper is $15,819. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on paper is $17,860,000.
What is the average price of a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn painting is $4,781. 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 Harmensz. van Rijn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn painting is $32,905,561.
What is the average price of a small Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn print?
Based on 2,516 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,615, 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 small Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on paper?
Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn's auction record?
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn's auction record is $32,905,561, set in 2009.
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