Dai-won Lee (1921–2005)
What is Dai-won Lee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 817 auction results for Dai-won Lee at 3 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $29,264 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,293–$40,652, n=15). The auction record is $203,355 for Farm (2025, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farm, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $203,355 | K-Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Mountain in Snow, 1977 | Oil on canvas | $156,741 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Peach-Blossoms, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $117,237 | K-Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Pond, 1974 | 캔버스에 유채 | $81,834 | K-Auction | May 2018 |
| 5 | 산 (도봉), 1973 | Oil on canvas | $75,618 | K-Auction | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Orchard, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $74,646 | K-Auction | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Pine Tree, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $62,183 | K-Auction | May 2020 |
| 8 | Mt. Bukhansan, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $61,678 | K-Auction | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | 농원, 1990 | 캔버스에 유채 | $58,600 | K-Auction | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Farm, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $48,195 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $40,640 |
| Prints | 12 | $696 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $33,783 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $11,903 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 817 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Dai-won Lee is a Korean artist with 872 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,651. 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 Dai-won Lee sold in 2026 for $48,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dai-won Lee on OpeningBid →What is a Dai-won Lee work worth?
Across 817 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dai-won Lee work is $1,651.
The median Dai-won Lee print sells for $805 across 369 lots.
The median Dai-won Lee painting sells for $48,363 across 302 lots.
The median Dai-won Lee work on paper sells for $2,744 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dai-won Lee prints typically sell for $581–$1,353 (the middle half of 271 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Dai-won Lee paintings typically sell for $39,530–$81,217 (the middle half of 185 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 | 402 | $805†‡ | $29,570‡ | 91.8% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 322 | $48,363†‡ | $627,329‡ | 93.8% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,744†‡ | $20,762‡ | — | 2022-08-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 61 | $158,889†‡ | $627,329‡ | — | 2025-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dai-won Lee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (402 lots) median $805 with 91.8% sell-through. Paintings (322 lots) median $48,363, record $627,329. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Dai-won Lee painting sells for around 60× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 61 lots) the median is $158,889.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $340–$595†‡ | $450†‡ | $2,168‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 271 | $581–$1,353†‡ | $822†‡ | $7,984‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,900–$11,631†‡ | $7,764†‡ | $29,570‡ |
† 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) | 92 | $12,251–$31,306†‡ | $20,622†‡ | $218,544‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 185 | $39,530–$81,217†‡ | $56,060†‡ | $377,236‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $107,129–$187,735†‡ | $145,652†‡ | $627,329‡ |
† 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) | 7 | $1,114–$4,409†‡ | $2,159†‡ | $20,762‡ |
† 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 | 2013 | $627,329‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $377,236‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $29,570‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $26,393‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $20,762‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,100‡ |
‡ 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 Dai-won Lee worth?
Across 817 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dai-won Lee work is $1,651. The median Dai-won Lee print sells for $805 across 369 lots. The median Dai-won Lee painting sells for $48,363 across 302 lots. The median Dai-won Lee work on paper sells for $2,744 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dai-won Lee prints typically sell for $581–$1,353 (the middle half of 271 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dai-won Lee paintings typically sell for $39,530–$81,217 (the middle half of 185 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 Dai-won Lee print?
Based on 369 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dai-won Lee print is $805. 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 Dai-won Lee's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dai-won Lee print is $29,570. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Dai-won Lee painting?
Based on 302 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dai-won Lee painting is $48,363. 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 Dai-won Lee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dai-won Lee painting is $627,329. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Dai-won Lee print?
Based on 271 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dai-won Lee print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $822, 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 Dai-won Lee painting?
Based on 185 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dai-won Lee painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $56,060, 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 Dai-won Lee's auction record?
Dai-won Lee's auction record is $627,329, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Dai-won Lee record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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