David Choe (b. 1976)
What is David Choe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for David Choe at 12 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,349 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,205–$1,556, n=16). The auction record is $10,560 for Replaceable (2025, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Replaceable, 2008 | Spray paint | $10,560 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Replaceable, 2008 | Oil and spray paint on board | $8,000 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Party Hats & Double Dongs, 2006 | Mixed media | $7,860 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Secret Sanctuary, 2007 | Oil on panel | $6,384 | Sotheby's | Aug 2019 |
| 5 | Tongue Kissing Death, 2008 | Watercolour on paper | $1,839 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | You're Nuts, Want Some Gum?, 2002 | Mixed media | $1,778 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Donkey Punch, 2002 | Mixed media | $1,651 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Two Left Feet, 2002 | Mixed media | $1,524 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Crate #11, 2010 | Spray paint on wood crate | $1,408 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Like My Waffles Sprinkled with Deep Throat Tears, 2010 | Giclee | $2,112 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $1,466 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,270 |
| Prints | 7 | $327 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,270 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $789 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
David Choe is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,254. 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 David Choe sold in 2026 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Choe on OpeningBid →What is a David Choe work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Choe work is $1,254.
The median David Choe print sells for $327 across 13 lots.
The median David Choe painting sells for $2,152 across 5 lots.
The median David Choe work on paper sells for $1,555 across 2 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 | 15 | $327†‡ | $2,112 | 86.7% | 2026-03-13 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,152‡ | $10,560 | 83.3% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,555 | $1,839 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $660 | $660 | — | 2025-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Choe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $327 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,152, record $10,560. A typical David Choe painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $235–$837†‡ | $544†‡ | $2,112 |
† 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 | 2025 | $10,560 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $6,384 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,112 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,839 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,331 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,270 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $660 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Choe worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Choe work is $1,254. The median David Choe print sells for $327 across 13 lots. The median David Choe painting sells for $2,152 across 5 lots. The median David Choe work on paper sells for $1,555 across 2 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 David Choe print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Choe print is $327. 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 David Choe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Choe print is $2,112.
What is the average price of a medium David Choe print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Choe print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $544, 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 David Choe's auction record?
David Choe's auction record is $10,560, set in 2025.
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