Bae Bien-u (b. 1950)
What is Bae Bien-u’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Bae Bien-u at 5 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,393 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,260–$7,958, n=5). The auction record is $43,541 for Pine Trees (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Trees, 1992 | Gelatin silver print | $43,541 | Sotheby's | Apr 2009 |
| 2 | Pine Trees, 1992 | Gelatin silver print, framed | $29,031 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 3 | 소나무 SNM2A-003, 2005 | C-print | $12,766 | K-Auction | May 2025 |
| 4 | 타히티, 2002 | C-print | $7,958 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | 소나무 (2), 1992 | Gelatin silver print | $6,393 | K-Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | snm1a-106, 2006 | Hand proof vintage gelatin silver print mounted on dibond | $2,506 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | om 1a – 53 v, 2007-2012 | Épreuve argentique contrecollée sur aluminium | $1,260 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Sea 1a, 051h, 1999 | Épreuve argentique contrecollée sur aluminium | $1,120 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 6 | $4,449 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Bae Bien-u is a Korean artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $15,153. 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 Bae Bien-u is recorded as sold in 2024 for $18,217; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bae Bien-u on OpeningBid →What is a Bae Bien-u work worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bae Bien-u work is $15,153.
The median Bae Bien-u photograph sells for $15,208 across 83 lots.
The median Bae Bien-u print sells for $2,444 across 8 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Bae Bien-u photographs typically sell for $14,544–$29,492 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bae Bien-u photographs typically sell for $1,282–$4,552 (the middle half of 21 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 | 10 | $2,444†‡ | $34,750† | 80% | 2024-03-21 |
| Photography | 95 | $15,208†‡ | $66,355‡ | 87.4% | 2025-12-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $61,253‡ | $66,355‡ | — | 2008-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $940–$2,138†‡ | $1,486†‡ | $3,655‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,282–$4,552†‡ | $2,626†‡ | $27,207‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $14,544–$29,492†‡ | $22,809†‡ | $66,355‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $66,355‡ |
| Photography | 2008 | $62,017‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $34,750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $26,823‡ |
† 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 Bae Bien-u worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bae Bien-u work is $15,153. The median Bae Bien-u photograph sells for $15,208 across 83 lots. The median Bae Bien-u print sells for $2,444 across 8 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Bae Bien-u photographs typically sell for $14,544–$29,492 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bae Bien-u photographs typically sell for $1,282–$4,552 (the middle half of 21 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 Bae Bien-u photograph?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bae Bien-u photograph is $15,208. 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 Bae Bien-u's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bae Bien-u photograph is $66,355. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Bae Bien-u photograph?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bae Bien-u photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,809, 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 Bae Bien-u photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bae Bien-u photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,626, 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 Bae Bien-u's auction record?
Bae Bien-u's auction record is $66,355, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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