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# Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606–1669)

Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn is a Dutch artist with 969 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,935. 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 $7,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn work worth?

Across 769 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn work is $3,935.

The median Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn print sells for $3,817 across 463 lots.

The median Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn painting sells for $1,017 across 46 lots.

The median Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn work on paper sells for $4,943 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn prints typically sell for $2,153–$7,862 (the middle half of 388 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn prints typically sell for $1,035–$2,037 (the middle half of 34 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 | 573 | $3,817†‡ | $70,718 | 80.8% | 2026-07-08 |
| Paintings | 51 | $1,017†‡ | $19,398 | 90.2% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $4,943‡ | $4.1M | — | 2020-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $28,718‡ | $4.1M | — | 2026-04-01 |

† 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 (573 lots) median $3,817 with 80.8% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $1,017, record $19,398. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $28,718.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 388 | $2,153–$7,862†‡ | $4,525†‡ | $70,718 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,317–$3,598†‡ | $1,868†‡ | $25,165 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $1,035–$2,037† | $1,471† | $5,847† |

† 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) | 15 | $365–$5,094†‡ | $561†‡ | $19,398 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $644–$3,768†‡ | $1,168†‡ | $10,304‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $569–$2,599‡ | $941‡ | $9,745‡ |

† 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 | $1,804–$119,099‡ | $4,943‡ | $4.1M |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $726,642 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $70,718 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $56,584 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $19,398 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $11,250 |

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 Harmensz van Rijn worth?

Across 769 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn work is $3,935. The median Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn print sells for $3,817 across 463 lots. The median Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn painting sells for $1,017 across 46 lots. The median Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn work on paper sells for $4,943 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn prints typically sell for $2,153–$7,862 (the middle half of 388 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn prints typically sell for $1,035–$2,037 (the middle half of 34 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 463 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn print is $3,817. 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 $70,718.

### What is the average price of a Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn painting is $1,017. 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 $19,398.

### What is the average price of a Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn work on paper is $4,943. 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 $4,121,646.

### What is the average price of a small Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn print?

Based on 388 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,525, 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 large Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn print?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn print (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,471, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's auction record?

Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's auction record is $4,121,646, set in 2000.

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

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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.