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# Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,796 auction results for Rembrandt van Rijn at 102 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,375–$3,968, n=83). The auction record is $161,000 for Christ Healing the Sick (The Hundred Guilder Print) (2013, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Three Trees | — | $147,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2003 |
| 2 | Democritus | Oil on panel | $101,385 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christ Healing the Sick (The Hundred Guilder Print) | Etching | $161,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Recueil de Quatre-Vingt-Cinq Estampes Originales | Etching | $95,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2003 |
| 3 | Christ Healing the Sick (The Hundred Guilder Print) | Etching | $90,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2013 |
| 4 | Self Portrait in a Flat Cap and Embroidered Dress, circa 1642 | Etching | $87,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2017 |
| 5 | Pieter Haaring, 1655 | Etching | $81,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Jupiter and Antiope: the Larger Plate, 1659 | Etching | $78,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Landscape with Three Gabled Cottages beside a Road, 1650 | Etching and drypoint | $75,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | The Great Jewish Bride, 1790 | Etching | $75,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 2,142 | $3,600 |
| Other | 324 | $3,000 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $2,200 |
| Paintings | 22 | $1,181 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $5,619 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 2,096 | $3,600 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,796 results from 102 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rembrandt van Rijn is a Dutch artist with 3,701 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,400. 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 van Rijn sold in 2026 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Rembrandt van Rijn work worth?

Across 2,704 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt van Rijn work is $3,400.

The median Rembrandt van Rijn print sells for $3,450 across 2,571 lots.

The median Rembrandt van Rijn painting sells for $640 across 64 lots.

The median Rembrandt van Rijn work on paper sells for $2,400 across 41 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt van Rijn prints typically sell for $2,000–$7,000 (the middle half of 2,160 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Rembrandt van Rijn prints typically sell for $2,600–$8,500 (the middle half of 61 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 | 2,819 | $3,450†‡ | $161,000 | 91.2% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 79 | $640†‡ | $101,385 | 81% | 2026-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $2,400‡ | $15,000 | 68.3% | 2024-05-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 138 | $35,520†‡ | $161,000 | — | 2025-05-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rembrandt van Rijn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,819 lots) median $3,450 with 91.2% sell-through. Paintings (79 lots) median $640, record $101,385. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 138 lots) the median is $35,520.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 2,160 | $2,000–$7,000†‡ | $3,475†‡ | $161,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $2,600–$8,500†‡ | $5,280†‡ | $69,000 |

† 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 | $276–$691†‡ | $450†‡ | $3,525 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $300–$1,545†‡ | $1,000†‡ | $101,385 |

† 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) | 11 | $735–$3,700‡ | $1,400‡ | $8,847‡ |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $161,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $147,500 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $101,385 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $18,551 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $11,000 |

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 van Rijn worth?

Across 2,704 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rembrandt van Rijn work is $3,400. The median Rembrandt van Rijn print sells for $3,450 across 2,571 lots. The median Rembrandt van Rijn painting sells for $640 across 64 lots. The median Rembrandt van Rijn work on paper sells for $2,400 across 41 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rembrandt van Rijn prints typically sell for $2,000–$7,000 (the middle half of 2,160 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rembrandt van Rijn prints typically sell for $2,600–$8,500 (the middle half of 61 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 van Rijn print?

Based on 2,571 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt van Rijn print is $3,450. 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 van Rijn's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt van Rijn print is $161,000.

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

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt van Rijn painting is $640. 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 van Rijn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt van Rijn painting is $101,385.

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

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rembrandt van Rijn work on paper is $2,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rembrandt van Rijn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rembrandt van Rijn work on paper is $15,000.

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

Based on 2,160 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rembrandt van Rijn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,475, 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 van Rijn print?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rembrandt van Rijn print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,280, 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 van Rijn's auction record?

Rembrandt van Rijn's auction record is $161,000, set in 2013.

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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 van Rijn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rembrandt-van-rijn (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.