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# Choi JongTae

Choi JongTae is an artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,068. 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 Choi JongTae is recorded as sold in 2026 for $17,365; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Choi JongTae work worth?

Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Choi JongTae work is $2,068.

The median Choi JongTae print sells for $316 across 41 lots.

The median Choi JongTae sculpture sells for $8,574 across 36 lots.

The median Choi JongTae work on paper sells for $3,921 across 29 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Choi JongTae prints typically sell for $217–$380 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Choi JongTae work on papers typically sell for $2,222–$4,545 (the middle half of 24 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 | 46 | $316†‡ | $4,615‡ | 89.1% | 2024-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $3,921†‡ | $8,494‡ | 96.7% | 2026-02-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 37 | $8,574†‡ | $32,031‡ | 97.3% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $25,795‡ | $32,031‡ | — | 2025-12-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $217–$380†‡ | $273†‡ | $527† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $530–$1,080†‡ | $755†‡ | $4,615‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $2,222–$4,545†‡ | $3,001†‡ | $7,322‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,207–$7,270‡ | $5,557‡ | $8,494‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,960–$13,935†‡ | $6,408†‡ | $32,031‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,221–$17,943†‡ | $11,790†‡ | $31,509‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $32,031‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $31,509‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $8,494‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,322‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,615‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,080† |

† 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 Choi JongTae worth?

Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Choi JongTae work is $2,068. The median Choi JongTae print sells for $316 across 41 lots. The median Choi JongTae sculpture sells for $8,574 across 36 lots. The median Choi JongTae work on paper sells for $3,921 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Choi JongTae prints typically sell for $217–$380 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Choi JongTae work on papers typically sell for $2,222–$4,545 (the middle half of 24 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 Choi JongTae print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Choi JongTae print is $316. 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 Choi JongTae's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Choi JongTae print is $4,615. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Choi JongTae sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Choi JongTae sculpture is $8,574. 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 Choi JongTae's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Choi JongTae sculpture is $32,031. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Choi JongTae work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Choi JongTae work on paper is $3,921. 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 Choi JongTae's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Choi JongTae work on paper is $8,494. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Choi JongTae print?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Choi JongTae print (small (under 50 cm)) is $273, 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 small Choi JongTae work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Choi JongTae work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,001, 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 Choi JongTae's auction record?

Choi JongTae's auction record is $32,031, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Choi JongTae auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/choi-jongtae (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.
