What is a Peter Paul Rubens painting worth?
1577–1640 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 23 works by Peter Paul Rubens with a published auction price sold between $1,220Sign up free to see and $7,422Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,323Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $6,122Sign up free to see across 13 sales. In the last five years the median was $3,911Sign up free to see across 12 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Peter Paul Rubens prices by medium
- Auction results
- 42
- Sold rate
- 55%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2026
- Median price
- $2.3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $959kSign up free to see Święta Rodzina, Polswiss Art, Dec 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2.1k–$11kSign up free to see | $6.1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $644–$2.4kSign up free to see | $1.2kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bertolami Fine Art (14), Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (6), Capitolium Art (5)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 4 | $525–$40.2kSign up free to see | $1.3kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 9 | $1.2k–$6.9kSign up free to see | $2.4kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 7 | $1.4k–$181kSign up free to see | $2.3kSign up free to see |
Recent Peter Paul Rubens sales
- Young Man in Armor with Sword, Oil on oak wood panel — $2,125Sign up free to see, Jackson's International Auctioneers, Aug 12, 2026
- Die Heilige Familie mit Elisabeth und dem Johannesknaben, Technik: Öl auf Holz — $6,122Sign up free to see, Van Ham, May 22, 2026
- Da. Volto di uno dei Re Magi — $549Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, Oct 16, 2024
- Copia da. Sacra Famiglia e un pappagallo — $2,323Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, Feb 22, 2024
- Der Triumph der Eucharistischen Wahrheit, Feder, laviert auf Papier — $644Sign up free to see, Van Ham, Jan 30, 2024
- Seguace di. Interpretazione del sacrificio — $1,223Sign up free to see, Capitolium Art, Dec 13, 2023
- Święta Rodzina, olej, płótno dublowane — $958,573Sign up free to see, Polswiss Art, Dec 12, 2023
- Hunt of Meleager and Atalante, Large oil on canvas — $11,000Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, May 15, 2023
Questions about Peter Paul Rubens prices
What is a Peter Paul Rubens painting worth?
Based on 23 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Peter Paul Rubens have sold for a median of $2,323, and half of them sold between $1,220 and $7,422. For paintings alone the median is $6,122 (13 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $958,573 for “Święta Rodzina” at Polswiss Art in December 2023.
Which Peter Paul Rubens medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $6,122 (13 sales).
How often do Peter Paul Rubens works sell at auction?
55% of the 42 lots recorded between 2011 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Peter Paul Rubens painting?
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Of the 42 lots by Peter Paul Rubens recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 23 found a buyer (55%).
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