Byun KwanSik
What is Byun KwanSik’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 189 auction results for Byun KwanSik at 1 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,951 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,220–$4,937, n=18). The auction record is $12,718 for Landscape of Busan Harbor (2024, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape of Busan Harbor, 1961 | Ink and light color on paper | $12,718 | K-Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Four Seasons Landscape | Ink and light color on paper | $12,124 | K-Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Winter Landscape | Ink and light color on paper | $11,748 | K-Auction | May 2019 |
| 4 | Landscape | 종이에 수묵담채 | $10,768 | K-Auction | May 2018 |
| 5 | Autumn Landscape, 1959 | Ink and light color on paper | $10,033 | K-Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Landscape, 1959 | Ink and light color on paper | $8,610 | K-Auction | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Autumn Landscape, 1960 | Ink and light color on paper | $7,013 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Landscape, 1974 | Ink and light color on paper | $6,465 | K-Auction | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Autumn Landscape, 1959 | Ink and light color on paper | $6,422 | K-Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Joyful Swim of Fishes, 1964 | Ink and light color on paper | $6,245 | K-Auction | Sep 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 32 | $4,321 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $6,035 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,392 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 189 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Byun KwanSik is an artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,663. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Byun KwanSik sold in 2025 for $5,931, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Byun KwanSik on OpeningBid →What is a Byun KwanSik work worth?
Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byun KwanSik work is $2,663.
The median Byun KwanSik work on paper sells for $4,134 across 116 lots.
The median Byun KwanSik painting sells for $1,683 across 57 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Byun KwanSik work on papers typically sell for $1,918–$8,610 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Byun KwanSik work on papers typically sell for $1,258–$4,778 (the middle half of 28 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 | 57 | $1,683† | $26,489† | — | 2025-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 116 | $4,134† | $37,236† | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $24,711† | $37,236† | — | 2024-09-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,197–$2,600† | $1,850† | $5,854† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,402–$3,208† | $1,756† | $26,489† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $1,287–$3,884† | $1,438† | $26,388† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,324–$4,085† | $2,573† | $13,410† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,258–$4,778† | $2,275† | $30,759† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $1,918–$8,610† | $6,164† | $43,415 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $43,415 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $30,759† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $26,489† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $26,388† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Byun KwanSik worth?
Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byun KwanSik work is $2,663. The median Byun KwanSik work on paper sells for $4,134 across 116 lots. The median Byun KwanSik painting sells for $1,683 across 57 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Byun KwanSik work on papers typically sell for $1,918–$8,610 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Byun KwanSik work on papers typically sell for $1,258–$4,778 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Byun KwanSik work on paper?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Byun KwanSik work on paper is $4,134. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Byun KwanSik's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Byun KwanSik work on paper is $37,236. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,236 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Byun KwanSik painting?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Byun KwanSik painting is $1,683. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Byun KwanSik's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Byun KwanSik painting is $26,489. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,489 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Byun KwanSik work on paper?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Byun KwanSik work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Byun KwanSik work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Byun KwanSik work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Byun KwanSik's auction record?
Byun KwanSik's auction record is $37,236, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $37,236 (buyer's premium not included).
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