> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cho-bangwon · updated 2026-11-01

# Cho BangWon

Cho BangWon is an artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $448. 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 Cho BangWon is recorded as sold in 2025 for $543; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cho BangWon work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cho BangWon work is $448.

The median Cho BangWon painting sells for $444 across 29 lots.

The median Cho BangWon work on paper sells for $458 across 19 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Cho BangWon paintings typically sell for $394–$864 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $444†‡ | $4,780‡ | — | 2022-02-08 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $458†‡ | $2,021‡ | 90.5% | 2025-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,217†‡ | $4,780‡ | — | 2022-02-08 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $276–$527† | $331† | $2,078† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $394–$864†‡ | $497†‡ | $4,780‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $255–$516†‡ | $431†‡ | $2,021‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $398–$1,085†‡ | $813†‡ | $1,343‡ |

† 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 | 2014 | $4,780‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,217† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,021‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,343‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Cho BangWon worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cho BangWon work is $448. The median Cho BangWon painting sells for $444 across 29 lots. The median Cho BangWon work on paper sells for $458 across 19 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Cho BangWon paintings typically sell for $394–$864 (the middle half of 21 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 Cho BangWon painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cho BangWon painting is $444. 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 Cho BangWon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cho BangWon painting is $4,780. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Cho BangWon work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cho BangWon work on paper is $458. 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 Cho BangWon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cho BangWon work on paper is $2,021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Cho BangWon painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Cho BangWon painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $497, 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 Cho BangWon work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cho BangWon work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $431, 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 Cho BangWon's auction record?

Cho BangWon's auction record is $4,780, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cho BangWon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cho-bangwon (updated 2026-11-01).

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.