> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/byun-kwansik · updated 2026-11-03

# Byun KwanSik

## What is Byun KwanSik’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $2,392 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,233–$4,897, n=19). The auction record is $43,415 for Spring Landscape (2022, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Landscape, 1961 | Ink and light color on paper | $43,415 | K-Auction | Aug 2022 |
| 2 | Landscape of Busan Harbor, 1961 | Ink and light color on paper | $12,718 | K-Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Four Seasons Landscape | Ink and light color on paper | $12,124 | K-Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Winter Landscape | Ink and light color on paper | $11,748 | K-Auction | May 2019 |
| 5 | Landscape | 종이에 수묵담채 | $10,768 | K-Auction | May 2018 |
| 6 | Autumn Landscape, 1959 | Ink and light color on paper | $10,033 | K-Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Landscape, 1959 | Ink and light color on paper | $8,610 | K-Auction | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Summer Landscape, 1958 | Ink and light color on paper | $7,555 | K-Auction | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1966 | Ink and light color on paper | $7,030 | K-Auction | May 2023 |
| 10 | Autumn Landscape, 1960 | Ink and light color on paper | $7,013 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 40 | $4,321 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,878 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $6,192 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $2,392 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,646 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 189 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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† | $43,415 | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $24,711† | $43,415 | — | 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $43,415.

### 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 $43,415, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Byun KwanSik auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/byun-kwansik (updated 2026-11-03).

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.