Kang YoBae
What is Kang YoBae’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Kang YoBae at 2 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,026 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,762–$19,093, n=8). The auction record is $26,138 for Green Pumpkin and Pumpkin Flower (2021, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Pumpkin and Pumpkin Flower, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $26,138 | K-Auction | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Morning Sky, 2012 | Acrylic on canvas | $25,835 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Winter Hackberry Tree, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $25,083 | K-Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Golden Melon Grove, 1993 | Acrylic on canvas | $17,096 | K-Auction | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Garden Balsam, 1996 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,468 | K-Auction | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Canna, 1993 | Acrylic on canvas | $14,584 | K-Auction | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Thistles, 1996 | Acrylic on canvas | $14,149 | K-Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Pears, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $12,602 | K-Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Radish Flower, 1993 | Acrylic on canvas | $12,153 | K-Auction | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | 전복, 1998 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,271 | K-Auction | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $15,026 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $15,026 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Kang YoBae is an artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $19,363. 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 YoBae sold in 2025 for $25,835, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kang YoBae on OpeningBid →What is a Kang YoBae work worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang YoBae work is $19,363.
The median Kang YoBae painting sells for $19,527 across 92 lots.
The median Kang YoBae print sells for $379 across 1 lots.
The median Kang YoBae work on paper sells for $993 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kang YoBae paintings typically sell for $12,179–$20,841 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Kang YoBae paintings typically sell for $25,827–$38,194 (the middle half of 32 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 | 1 | $379‡ | $379‡ | — | 2021-12-02 |
| Paintings | 101 | $19,527†‡ | $52,476‡ | 91.1% | 2026-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $993† | $993† | — | 2021-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $50,653†‡ | $52,476‡ | — | 2021-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kang YoBae's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $379. Paintings (101 lots) median $19,527, record $52,476. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kang YoBae painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $50,653.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $12,179–$20,841†‡ | $14,584†‡ | $43,113‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $25,827–$38,194†‡ | $28,609†‡ | $52,476‡ |
† 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 | 2008 | $52,476‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $51,002‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $993† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $379‡ |
† 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 Kang YoBae worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang YoBae work is $19,363. The median Kang YoBae painting sells for $19,527 across 92 lots. The median Kang YoBae print sells for $379 across 1 lots. The median Kang YoBae work on paper sells for $993 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kang YoBae paintings typically sell for $12,179–$20,841 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Kang YoBae paintings typically sell for $25,827–$38,194 (the middle half of 32 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 Kang YoBae painting?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kang YoBae painting is $19,527. 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 YoBae's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kang YoBae painting is $52,476. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Kang YoBae painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kang YoBae painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,584, 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 large Kang YoBae painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kang YoBae painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $28,609, 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 Kang YoBae's auction record?
Kang YoBae's auction record is $52,476, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Kang YoBae record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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