Ahn YoungIl (1934–2020)
What is Ahn YoungIl’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Ahn YoungIl at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,238 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,326–$24,875, n=9). The auction record is $69,921 for Water FLBG17 (2026, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water FLBG17, 2017 | Oil on canvas | $69,921 | K-Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Water | Oil on canvas | $37,194 | K-Auction | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Water GPBW18, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $35,757 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 4 | Water SM-95C1, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $25,534 | K-Auction | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Water TSYW 16, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Junks | Oil on canvas | $24,875 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 7 | Water FLPV17, 2017 | Oil on canvas | $23,681 | K-Auction | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Water SQPT18, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $23,238 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Santa Monica 365 #114 | Oil on canvas | $17,882 | K-Auction | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1990s | Oil on canvas | $17,714 | K-Auction | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $16,432 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $17,714 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $16,782 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Ahn YoungIl is a Korean artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $15,946. 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 Ahn YoungIl sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $20,247 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahn YoungIl work is $15,946.
The median Ahn YoungIl painting sells for $15,946 across 66 lots.
The median Ahn YoungIl print sells for $368 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ahn YoungIl paintings typically sell for $4,166–$20,760 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Ahn YoungIl paintings typically sell for $17,798–$37,099 (the middle half of 27 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 | 1 | $368† | $368† | — | 2017-11-21 |
| Paintings | 69 | $15,946†‡ | $95,295‡ | 95.7% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $74,206†‡ | $95,295‡ | — | 2026-01-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ahn YoungIl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $368. Paintings (69 lots) median $15,946, record $95,295. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ahn YoungIl painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $74,206.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $4,166–$20,760†‡ | $6,429†‡ | $69,921 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $17,798–$37,099†‡ | $26,144†‡ | $95,295‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2016 | $95,295‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $74,206‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $368† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ahn YoungIl worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahn YoungIl work is $15,946. The median Ahn YoungIl painting sells for $15,946 across 66 lots. The median Ahn YoungIl print sells for $368 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ahn YoungIl paintings typically sell for $4,166–$20,760 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Ahn YoungIl paintings typically sell for $17,798–$37,099 (the middle half of 27 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 Ahn YoungIl painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ahn YoungIl painting is $15,946. 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 Ahn YoungIl's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ahn YoungIl painting is $95,295. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ahn YoungIl painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ahn YoungIl painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,429, 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 Ahn YoungIl painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ahn YoungIl painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $26,144, 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 Ahn YoungIl's auction record?
Ahn YoungIl's auction record is $95,295, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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