Do-Ho Suh (b. 1962)
What is Do-Ho Suh’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Do-Ho Suh at 12 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $925–$13,263, n=15). The auction record is $311,734 for Cause & Effect (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cause & Effect, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $311,734 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 2 | Cause & Effect, 2007 | Acrylic, aluminum disc, stainless steel frame, stainless steel cable, monofilament | $279,839 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 3 | Gate | Silk, embroidery and stainless steel tubes | $242,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | Bathroom, 348 West 22nd St., Apt A, New York, NY 10011, 2003 | Lin | $189,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Floor Module, 1997-2000 | Resin | $128,362 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | ScaledBehaviour_runOn(doorknob_13.4.1), 2023 | Polyester thread and resin | $83,340 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | Sorrow, 2010 | Thread embedded in cotton paper | $50,723 | K-Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Corridor / Ground Floor-09, 348 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011, USA, 2013 | Polyester fabric, stainless steel wire | $31,348 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Sleepy Heads, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $20,921 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Lightswitch, 2018 | Lightswitch | $20,057 | Sotheby's | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 24 | $4,128 |
| Prints | 5 | $3,071 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $242,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $15,815 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,069 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Do-Ho Suh is a South Korean artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,599. 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 Do-Ho Suh sold in 2026 for $279,839, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Do-Ho Suh record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Do-Ho Suh on OpeningBid →What is a Do-Ho Suh work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Do-Ho Suh work is $4,599.
The median Do-Ho Suh print sells for $1,900 across 23 lots.
The median Do-Ho Suh photograph sells for $6,468 across 7 lots.
The median Do-Ho Suh work on paper sells for $30,270 across 7 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 | $1,900†‡ | $7,992† | 88.5% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $30,270‡ | $45,604‡ | 87.5% | 2023-06-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $311,734 | $311,734 | 50% | 2012-05-26 |
| Photography | 8 | $6,468†‡ | $65,912† | 87.5% | 2025-11-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $242,500 | $311,734 | — | 2026-05-27 |
† 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) | 12 | $1,858–$4,922†‡ | $3,246†‡ | $7,992† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,299–$1,952†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $2,909† |
† 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 | 2012 | $311,734 |
| Photography | 2022 | $65,912† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $45,604‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $40,674‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $30,469‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,992† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,923‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Do-Ho Suh worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Do-Ho Suh work is $4,599. The median Do-Ho Suh print sells for $1,900 across 23 lots. The median Do-Ho Suh photograph sells for $6,468 across 7 lots. The median Do-Ho Suh work on paper sells for $30,270 across 7 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 Do-Ho Suh print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Do-Ho Suh print is $1,900. 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 Do-Ho Suh's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Do-Ho Suh print is $7,992. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,992 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Do-Ho Suh print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Do-Ho Suh print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,246, 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 Do-Ho Suh print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Do-Ho Suh print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,800, 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 Do-Ho Suh's auction record?
Do-Ho Suh's auction record is $311,734, set in 2012.
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