Kim ChanIl (b. 1961)
Kim ChanIl is a Korean artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,126. 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 ChanIl sold in 2023 for $2,676, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kim ChanIl on OpeningBid →What is a Kim ChanIl work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim ChanIl work is $2,126.
The median Kim ChanIl painting sells for $1,955 across 11 lots.
The median Kim ChanIl print sells for $487 across 3 lots.
The median Kim ChanIl sculpture sells for $95,608 across 2 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 | $487†‡ | $614‡ | 60% | 2021-06-14 |
| Paintings | 14 | $1,955†‡ | $7,170 | 78.6% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $95,608 | $180,000 | — | 2017-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kim ChanIl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $487 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $1,955, record $7,170. A typical Kim ChanIl painting sells for around 4.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $987–$1,672†‡ | $1,242†‡ | $1,955‡ |
† 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 | 2017 | $180,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $11,215 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $7,170 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,049‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $614‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $487† |
† 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 Kim ChanIl worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim ChanIl work is $2,126. The median Kim ChanIl painting sells for $1,955 across 11 lots. The median Kim ChanIl print sells for $487 across 3 lots. The median Kim ChanIl sculpture sells for $95,608 across 2 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 ChanIl painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim ChanIl painting is $1,955. 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 ChanIl's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim ChanIl painting is $7,170.
What is Kim ChanIl's auction record?
Kim ChanIl's auction record is $180,000, set in 2017.
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