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# Kang IkJoong

Kang IkJoong is a Korean artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $14,175. 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 Kang IkJoong is recorded as sold in 2026 for $15,281; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kang IkJoong work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang IkJoong work is $14,175.

The median Kang IkJoong sculpture sells for $15,548 across 6 lots.

The median Kang IkJoong work on paper sells for $1,145 across 4 lots.

The median Kang IkJoong painting sells for $1,578 across 1 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,578† | $1,578† | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,145†‡ | $16,391‡ | 66.7% | 2023-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $15,548‡ | $25,964‡ | — | 2014-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $34,362‡ | $37,190‡ | — | 2022-02-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $25,964‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $16,451‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $16,391‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,767‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,578† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kang IkJoong worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang IkJoong work is $14,175. The median Kang IkJoong sculpture sells for $15,548 across 6 lots. The median Kang IkJoong work on paper sells for $1,145 across 4 lots. The median Kang IkJoong painting sells for $1,578 across 1 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 Kang IkJoong's auction record?

Kang IkJoong's auction record is $37,190, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.