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

# Choi YoungRim

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 382 auction results for Choi YoungRim at 2 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,434 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,581–$3,796, n=9). The auction record is $31,226 for Two Buddhas (2018, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Buddhas, 1961 | 캔버스에 혼합재료 | $31,226 | K-Auction | May 2018 |
| 2 | Flowers, 1983 | Mixed media on canvas | $23,752 | K-Auction | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Woman and Cow, 1971 | Oil and soil on canvas | $21,777 | K-Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Flowers, 1979 | Mixed media on canvas | $12,685 | K-Auction | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | 신화시리즈, 1975 | Oil and soil on canvas | $5,899 | K-Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | 무제, 1972 | Oil and soil on canvas | $4,977 | K-Auction | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | 무제, 1972 | Oil and soil on canvas | $4,584 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | Women with Lotus, 1969 | Mixed media on canvas | $4,452 | K-Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | 무제, 1979 | Oil and soil on canvas | $3,796 | K-Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | 무제, 1983 | Oil and soil on panel | $3,641 | K-Auction | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $4,584 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,018 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,434 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,464 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 382 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Choi YoungRim is an artist with 435 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,132. 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 YoungRim sold in 2026 for $3,796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Choi YoungRim work worth?

Across 382 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Choi YoungRim work is $2,132.

The median Choi YoungRim work on paper sells for $894 across 92 lots.

The median Choi YoungRim painting sells for $3,345 across 100 lots.

The median Choi YoungRim print sells for $830 across 25 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Choi YoungRim paintings typically sell for $1,422–$4,468 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Choi YoungRim work on papers typically sell for $405–$1,169 (the middle half of 57 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 | 26 | $830†‡ | $6,622‡ | 96.2% | 2021-11-22 |
| Paintings | 108 | $3,345†‡ | $80,647‡ | 92.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 127 | $894†‡ | $12,934‡ | 72.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,976‡ | $5,723‡ | — | 2010-03-11 |
| Photography | 3 | $818‡ | $981‡ | — | 2015-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $35,190†‡ | $80,647‡ | — | 2024-02-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Choi YoungRim's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $830 with 96.2% sell-through. Paintings (108 lots) median $3,345, record $80,647. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Choi YoungRim painting sells for around 4.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $35,190.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $270–$953†‡ | $435†‡ | $1,053‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $708–$937†‡ | $830†‡ | $6,622‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $1,422–$4,468†‡ | $2,375†‡ | $9,882‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,342–$8,500†‡ | $5,055†‡ | $59,084‡ |

† 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) | 57 | $405–$1,169†‡ | $745†‡ | $4,457‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $896–$1,949†‡ | $1,278†‡ | $12,934‡ |

† 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 | $80,647‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $59,084‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $12,934‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $11,442‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,622‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $5,723‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $3,976‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,443† |

† 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 YoungRim worth?

Across 382 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Choi YoungRim work is $2,132. The median Choi YoungRim work on paper sells for $894 across 92 lots. The median Choi YoungRim painting sells for $3,345 across 100 lots. The median Choi YoungRim print sells for $830 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Choi YoungRim paintings typically sell for $1,422–$4,468 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Choi YoungRim work on papers typically sell for $405–$1,169 (the middle half of 57 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 YoungRim work on paper?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Choi YoungRim work on paper is $894. 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 YoungRim's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Choi YoungRim work on paper is $12,934. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Choi YoungRim painting?

Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Choi YoungRim painting is $3,345. 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 YoungRim's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Choi YoungRim painting is $80,647. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Choi YoungRim print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Choi YoungRim print is $830. 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 YoungRim's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Choi YoungRim print is $6,622. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Choi YoungRim painting?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Choi YoungRim painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,375, 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 YoungRim work on paper?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Choi YoungRim work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $745, 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 YoungRim's auction record?

Choi YoungRim's auction record is $80,647, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Choi YoungRim auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/choi-youngrim (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.