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# Kim ByungJong

## What is Kim ByungJong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 215 auction results for Kim ByungJong at 2 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,887 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,203–$9,198, n=9). The auction record is $12,740 for 알제리 기행 (2024, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 알제리 기행, 2009 | Acrylic, ink and color on Korean paper relief laid on canvas | $12,740 | K-Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | 마조렐의 정원 (모로코), 2008 | Acrylic, ink and color on Korean paper relief laid on canvas | $10,034 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | 생명의 노래 | Acrylic, ink and color on Korean paper relief | $9,886 | K-Auction | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | 생명의 노래-송하 | Acrylic, ink and color on Korean paper relief | $9,198 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Song of Life | Ink and color on Korean paper relief laid on canvas | $8,887 | K-Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | 마조렐의 정원 (모로코), 2008 | Acrylic, ink and color on Korean paper relief laid on canvas | $7,908 | K-Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Song of Life | Ink and color on Korean paper relief laid on canvas | $7,887 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | 생명의 노래 | Acrylic, color, ink on Korean paper relief | $6,502 | K-Auction | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | 생명의 노래 | 캔버스에 한지부조, 아크릴 | $6,055 | K-Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 10 | 생명의 노래 | Mixed media on paper | $5,834 | K-Auction | Jun 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $4,511 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,203 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,816 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 215 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kim ByungJong is an artist with 264 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,161. 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 Kim ByungJong sold in 2026 for $2,353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim ByungJong work worth?

Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim ByungJong work is $2,161.

The median Kim ByungJong work on paper sells for $3,746 across 87 lots.

The median Kim ByungJong painting sells for $1,737 across 40 lots.

The median Kim ByungJong sculpture sells for $2,248 across 30 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim ByungJong work on papers typically sell for $2,070–$6,360 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim ByungJong paintings typically sell for $1,499–$6,068 (the middle half of 23 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 | 28 | $280†‡ | $576† | 75% | 2024-08-23 |
| Paintings | 40 | $1,737†‡ | $26,640‡ | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 105 | $3,746†‡ | $45,894‡ | 82.9% | 2026-04-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 40 | $2,248†‡ | $18,643‡ | 75% | 2026-01-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $18,323†‡ | $45,894‡ | — | 2025-07-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Kim ByungJong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $280 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $1,737, record $26,640. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kim ByungJong painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $18,323.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $204–$336†‡ | $293†‡ | $576† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $669–$1,745†‡ | $1,165†‡ | $9,763‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,499–$6,068†‡ | $2,539†‡ | $26,640‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $501–$2,093†‡ | $660†‡ | $3,324† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $2,070–$6,360†‡ | $3,849†‡ | $38,245‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $7,348–$10,034†‡ | $8,253†‡ | $45,894‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,420–$2,317†‡ | $1,730†‡ | $3,132‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,083–$4,587†‡ | $2,271†‡ | $10,196‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $45,894‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $38,245‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $26,640‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $18,643‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $16,952‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $16,876† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $576† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $572† |

† 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 Kim ByungJong worth?

Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim ByungJong work is $2,161. The median Kim ByungJong work on paper sells for $3,746 across 87 lots. The median Kim ByungJong painting sells for $1,737 across 40 lots. The median Kim ByungJong sculpture sells for $2,248 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim ByungJong work on papers typically sell for $2,070–$6,360 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kim ByungJong paintings typically sell for $1,499–$6,068 (the middle half of 23 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 Kim ByungJong work on paper?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim ByungJong work on paper is $3,746. 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 Kim ByungJong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim ByungJong work on paper is $45,894. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Kim ByungJong painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim ByungJong painting is $1,737. 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 Kim ByungJong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim ByungJong painting is $26,640. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Kim ByungJong sculpture?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim ByungJong sculpture is $2,248. 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 Kim ByungJong's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim ByungJong sculpture is $18,643. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Kim ByungJong work on paper?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim ByungJong work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,849, 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 Kim ByungJong painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim ByungJong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,539, 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 Kim ByungJong's auction record?

Kim ByungJong's auction record is $45,894, set in 2007. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kim ByungJong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-byungjong (updated 2026-11-03).

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.