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# Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606–1669)

## What is Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,863 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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 64 | $20,904 |
| Other | 46 | $11,992 |
| Prints | 2,515 | $9,153 |
| Paintings | 29 | $6,300 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,863 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn is a Dutch artist with 3,222 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.

**45 Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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

Across 2,858 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 $8,519 across 2,648 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–$23,680 (the middle half of 2,515 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 | 2,761 | $8,519†‡ | $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 (2,761 lots) median $8,519 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) | 2,515 | $3,825–$23,680†‡ | $8,623†‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

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

Across 2,858 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 $8,519 across 2,648 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–$23,680 (the middle half of 2,515 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 2,648 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn print is $8,519. 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 2,515 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,623, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.