Haegue Yang (b. 1971)
What is Haegue Yang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Haegue Yang at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,002 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,193–$43,936, n=7). The auction record is $104,830 for Central Composition in Explosion – Trustworthy ‘For Sophie Taeuber’ #184 (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Composition in Explosion – Trustworthy ‘For Sophie Taeuber’ #184, 2012 | Cardboard | $104,830 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Flashy Prismatic Composition - Trustworthy #232, 2014 | Envelope security patterns and graph paper collage, in artist’s frames, in 8 parts | $77,400 | Phillips | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Seven Dircksenstraße Moisture, 2022 | Stainless steel | $71,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Over the Waves and Trails – Trustworthy #87 - #104, 2011 | Cardboard | $68,040 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Towel Light Sculpture- Budget Pantomime of 600 Dollar, 700 Euro and 22000 Yen, 2012 | Clothing rack, casters, light bulbs, cable, cord, printed towel, knitting yarn, styrofoam hands, papier-mâché, watercolor, varnish, cowrie shells, sea | $56,912 | K-Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Ever Unfolding Interludes-Trustworthy #347, 2017 | Various envelope security patterns, graph paper, origami paper | $44,757 | K-Auction | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Series of vulnerable arrangements, a pair of halves, 2009 | Clothing rack, casters, metal arms, aluminium Venetian blinds, light bulbs, shoes, rope, metal strainer, metal rings, rubber ring mat, baskets, bells, stainless steel streamer, fly swatters, whistle and plastic funnels | $39,838 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Kimono Temple, 2010 | Clothing rack on casters, venetian blinds, darklight louver, lightbulbs and cable, cleaning sponges, plate and plastic ball with dried garlic and seashells, sculpture | $35,428 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 9 | Windmill - Trustworthy Off Horizons #176, 2012 | Envelope security pattern collage on grid paper, in artist's frame, in 4 parts | $32,500 | Phillips | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Black and White Diamond Glow – Trustworthy X – x #174, 2012 | Collage | $30,960 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $30,023 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $20,071 |
| Other | 9 | $19,975 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $35,399 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $20,002 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Haegue Yang is a Korean artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $19,975. 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 Haegue Yang sold in 2026 for $77,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Haegue Yang on OpeningBid →What is a Haegue Yang work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Haegue Yang work is $19,975.
The median Haegue Yang work on paper sells for $18,835 across 12 lots.
The median Haegue Yang sculpture sells for $22,763 across 7 lots.
The median Haegue Yang print sells for $24,129 across 5 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 | 5 | $24,129‡ | $30,810 | — | 2026-01-16 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $18,835†‡ | $68,040 | — | 2026-01-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $22,763 | $71,500 | 87.5% | 2024-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $77,400 | $104,830 | — | 2026-07-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $10,663–$27,176†‡ | $13,814†‡ | $67,190‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $19,286–$30,023 | $22,763 | $71,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $71,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $68,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $67,190‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $39,838 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $30,810 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $28,236‡ |
‡ 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 Haegue Yang worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Haegue Yang work is $19,975. The median Haegue Yang work on paper sells for $18,835 across 12 lots. The median Haegue Yang sculpture sells for $22,763 across 7 lots. The median Haegue Yang print sells for $24,129 across 5 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 Haegue Yang work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Haegue Yang work on paper is $18,835. 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 Haegue Yang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Haegue Yang work on paper is $68,040.
What is Haegue Yang's auction record?
Haegue Yang's auction record is $104,830, set in 2020.
See the full Haegue Yang record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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