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# Changyeol Gim (1929–2021)

Changyeol Gim is a Korean artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $55,853.

A work by Changyeol Gim sold in 2026 for $72,952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Changyeol Gim work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Changyeol Gim work is $55,853.

The median Changyeol Gim painting sells for $54,031 across 18 lots.

The median Changyeol Gim print sells for $803 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $803 | $803 | 50% | 2012-06-26 |
| Paintings | 19 | $54,031 | $539,241 | 94.7% | 2026-03-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $211,608 | $539,241 | — | 2015-10-14 |

Changyeol Gim's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $803 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $54,031, record $539,241. A typical Changyeol Gim painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $211,608.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $41,899–$72,952 | $51,599 | $211,608 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $64,196–$346,782 | $125,000 | $539,241 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $539,241 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $520,664 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $803 |

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 Changyeol Gim worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Changyeol Gim work is $55,853. The median Changyeol Gim painting sells for $54,031 across 18 lots. The median Changyeol Gim print sells for $803 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Changyeol Gim painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Changyeol Gim painting is $54,031.

### What is Changyeol Gim's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Changyeol Gim painting is $539,241.

### What is Changyeol Gim's auction record?

Changyeol Gim's auction record is $539,241, set in 2008.

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

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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.