> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bup-kwan · updated 2026-11-01

# Bup Kwan

Bup Kwan is an artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,391. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bup Kwan sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $2,510 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bup Kwan work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bup Kwan work is $2,391.

The median Bup Kwan painting sells for $2,510 across 37 lots.

The median Bup Kwan work on paper sells for $471 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bup Kwan paintings typically sell for $2,228–$3,297 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $2,510† | $14,728† | 94.9% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $471† | $819† | — | 2022-08-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,247† | $14,728† | — | 2019-04-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,018–$2,063† | $1,412† | $2,488 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,228–$3,297† | $3,030† | $14,728† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $14,728† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $11,247† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $819† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $471† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Bup Kwan worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bup Kwan work is $2,391. The median Bup Kwan painting sells for $2,510 across 37 lots. The median Bup Kwan work on paper sells for $471 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bup Kwan paintings typically sell for $2,228–$3,297 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bup Kwan painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bup Kwan painting is $2,510. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bup Kwan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bup Kwan painting is $14,728. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,728 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Bup Kwan painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bup Kwan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bup Kwan's auction record?

Bup Kwan's auction record is $14,728, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,728 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bup Kwan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bup-kwan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.