Byun ShiJi
What is Byun ShiJi’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 158 auction results for Byun ShiJi at 2 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,073 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,157–$14,556, n=5). The auction record is $29,079 for Landscape of Jeju (2018, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape of Jeju | Oil on canvas | $29,079 | K-Auction | Sep 2018 |
| 2 | Endless Wind | Oil on canvas | $16,717 | K-Auction | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | 노송 | Oil on canvas | $14,556 | K-Auction | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $8,920 | K-Auction | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | 제주풍경 | 캔버스에 유채 | $7,331 | K-Auction | May 2016 |
| 6 | Farewell | Oil on canvas | $7,154 | K-Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | 제주풍경 | 캔버스에 유채 | $6,192 | K-Auction | Sep 2017 |
| 8 | A Leaving Ship | Oil on canvas | $6,073 | K-Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Mt. Halla | Oil on canvas | $5,157 | K-Auction | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | 제주풍경 | 캔버스에 유채 | $4,894 | K-Auction | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $6,192 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $6,192 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 158 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Byun ShiJi is a Korean artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $6,990. 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 Byun ShiJi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $21,666; 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 Byun ShiJi on OpeningBid →What is a Byun ShiJi work worth?
Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byun ShiJi work is $6,990.
The median Byun ShiJi painting sells for $7,690 across 133 lots.
The median Byun ShiJi work on paper sells for $1,896 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Byun ShiJi paintings typically sell for $4,842–$9,294 (the middle half of 96 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Byun ShiJi paintings typically sell for $13,245–$27,708 (the middle half of 31 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 | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 162 | $7,690†‡ | $177,105‡ | 82.1% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,896†‡ | $3,455† | 90.9% | 2024-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $63,782†‡ | $177,105‡ | — | 2026-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 96 | $4,842–$9,294†‡ | $6,447†‡ | $25,194† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $13,245–$27,708†‡ | $21,204†‡ | $122,113‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $49,011–$85,302†‡ | $61,403†‡ | $177,105‡ |
† 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 | 2025 | $177,105‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $122,113‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,455† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,655 |
† 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 Byun ShiJi worth?
Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byun ShiJi work is $6,990. The median Byun ShiJi painting sells for $7,690 across 133 lots. The median Byun ShiJi work on paper sells for $1,896 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Byun ShiJi paintings typically sell for $4,842–$9,294 (the middle half of 96 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Byun ShiJi paintings typically sell for $13,245–$27,708 (the middle half of 31 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 Byun ShiJi painting?
Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Byun ShiJi painting is $7,690. 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 Byun ShiJi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Byun ShiJi painting is $177,105. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Byun ShiJi work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Byun ShiJi work on paper is $1,896. 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 Byun ShiJi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Byun ShiJi work on paper is $3,455. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,455 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Byun ShiJi painting?
Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Byun ShiJi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,447, 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 Byun ShiJi painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Byun ShiJi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,204, 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 Byun ShiJi's auction record?
Byun ShiJi's auction record is $177,105, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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