Choi YoungWook
What is Choi YoungWook’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 380 auction results for Choi YoungWook at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,139 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,767–$27,066, n=59). The auction record is $67,921 for Karma 20208-21 (2024, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karma 20208-21, 2020 | Mixed media on canvas | $67,921 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Karma 202010-43, 2020 | Mixed media on canvas | $56,309 | K-Auction | May 2024 |
| 3 | Karma 20157-14, 2015 | Mixed media on canvas | $55,124 | K-Auction | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Karma, 2015 | Mixed media on canvas | $53,863 | K-Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Karma 20179-17, 2017 | Mixed media on canvas | $52,594 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Karma 202210-5, 2022 | Mixed media on canvas | $48,167 | K-Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Karma 20222-31, 2022 | Mixed media on canvas | $44,852 | K-Auction | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Karma, 2018 | Mixed media on canvas | $39,942 | K-Auction | Aug 2022 |
| 9 | Karma 201410-5, 2014 | Mixed media on canvas | $38,867 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 10 | Karma 20233-30, 2023 | Mixed media on canvas | $38,336 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 92 | $23,151 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $36,839 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $21,203 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 380 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Choi YoungWook is a Korean artist with 388 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $18,051. 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 YoungWook sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $22,497 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Choi YoungWook on OpeningBid →What is a Choi YoungWook work worth?
Across 380 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Choi YoungWook work is $18,051.
The median Choi YoungWook print sells for $1,237 across 34 lots.
The median Choi YoungWook painting sells for $15,142 across 23 lots.
The median Choi YoungWook work on paper sells for $3,859 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Choi YoungWook prints typically sell for $1,118–$2,151 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $1,237†‡ | $32,392‡ | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 23 | $15,142†‡ | $50,473† | — | 2026-01-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,859‡ | $3,859‡ | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $49,200†‡ | $67,921 | — | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Choi YoungWook's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $1,237. Paintings (23 lots) median $15,142, record $50,473. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,473 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Choi YoungWook painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $49,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $709–$1,132‡ | $766‡ | $1,692‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,118–$2,151†‡ | $1,738†‡ | $32,392‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $9,235–$23,124†‡ | $15,142†‡ | $39,942 |
† 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 | 2021 | $58,677 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $39,942 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $32,392‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,480‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,859‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Choi YoungWook worth?
Across 380 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Choi YoungWook work is $18,051. The median Choi YoungWook print sells for $1,237 across 34 lots. The median Choi YoungWook painting sells for $15,142 across 23 lots. The median Choi YoungWook work on paper sells for $3,859 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Choi YoungWook prints typically sell for $1,118–$2,151 (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 Choi YoungWook print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Choi YoungWook print is $1,237. 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 YoungWook's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Choi YoungWook print is $32,392. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Choi YoungWook painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Choi YoungWook painting is $15,142. 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 YoungWook's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Choi YoungWook painting is $50,473. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,473 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Choi YoungWook print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Choi YoungWook print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,738, 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 Choi YoungWook painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Choi YoungWook painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,142, 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 YoungWook's auction record?
Choi YoungWook's auction record is $67,921, set in 2024.
See the full Choi YoungWook record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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