> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/byung-hoon-choi · updated 2026-11-02

# Byung Hoon Choi (b. 1952)

## What is Byung Hoon Choi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Byung Hoon Choi at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,590–$31,377, n=5). The auction record is $190,547 for Afterimage of the beginning 015-454 (2021, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afterimage of the beginning 015-454, 2015 | Natural oak, two stone blocks of granit | $190,547 | Tajan | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Afterimage 09-332, 2013 | Black lacquered oak dining table, two stone blocks of granit elements, excavaded gutter in the middle of the top | $137,194 | Tajan | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Afterimage 09-332, 2010 | Black lacquered oak, granit, and steel | $56,295 | Tajan | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Image of Beginning, 2015 | — | $38,100 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Custom Low Table, 2014 | Hard maple, stone | $37,800 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Image Persistante 08-269, 1952 | Marble | $37,800 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | AfterImage 07-244, 2007 | Laminated walnut veneer, varnished beech veneer, granite | $35,307 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Dining Table, 2019 | Oak, stone | $32,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Afterimage from the beginning of the world, 1952 | Ƒ Byung Hoon Choi (né en 1952) | $31,377 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Afterimage of Beginning (01-098), 2001 | Black Marquina marble | $23,040 | Wright | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $37,950 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $37,950 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Byung Hoon Choi is a Korean artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $36,554.

A work by Byung Hoon Choi sold in 2023 for $38,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Byung Hoon Choi work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byung Hoon Choi work is $36,554.

The median Byung Hoon Choi sculpture sells for $28,449 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $28,449 | $35,307 | 66.7% | 2025-06-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $35,307 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $21,590 |

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 Byung Hoon Choi worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Byung Hoon Choi work is $36,554. The median Byung Hoon Choi sculpture sells for $28,449 across 2 lots.

### What is Byung Hoon Choi's auction record?

Byung Hoon Choi's auction record is $190,547, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Byung Hoon Choi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/byung-hoon-choi (updated 2026-11-02).

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.