> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-chonghak · updated 2026-11-03

# Kim ChongHak

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 856 auction results for Kim ChongHak at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,880 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,896–$25,058, n=44). The auction record is $192,968 for Summer Mt. Seorak (2024, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer Mt. Seorak, 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $192,968 | K-Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Pandemonium, 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $180,632 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Summer Mt. Seorak, 2004 | Acrylic on canvas | $168,322 | K-Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Landscape of Mt. Seorak | Oil on canvas | $167,221 | K-Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Wildflowers, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $101,629 | K-Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | MT. SEORAK IN WINTER, 2001 | Oil paint | $75,376 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | Summer Landscape | Acrylic on canvas | $75,006 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | Hens, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $67,728 | K-Auction | Aug 2022 |
| 9 | Full Bloom, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas | $66,619 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $66,180 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $18,828 |
| Other | 8 | $4,120 |
| Prints | 18 | $1,305 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,221 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $70,813 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $16,727 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $6,633 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 856 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kim ChongHak is a Korean artist with 904 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,982. 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 ChongHak sold in 2026 for $19,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim ChongHak work worth?

Across 856 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim ChongHak work is $6,982.

The median Kim ChongHak painting sells for $16,846 across 547 lots.

The median Kim ChongHak print sells for $1,215 across 120 lots.

The median Kim ChongHak work on paper sells for $1,167 across 43 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim ChongHak paintings typically sell for $15,451–$40,370 (the middle half of 258 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Kim ChongHak paintings typically sell for $4,705–$11,692 (the middle half of 221 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 | 122 | $1,215†‡ | $3,309† | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 574 | $16,846†‡ | $633,777‡ | 95.3% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $1,167†‡ | $15,196‡ | 87.8% | 2026-01-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 47 | $169,408†‡ | $633,777‡ | — | 2026-01-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Kim ChongHak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (122 lots) median $1,215. Paintings (574 lots) median $16,846, record $633,777. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kim ChongHak painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 47 lots) the median is $169,408.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $606–$728†‡ | $697†‡ | $980† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 80 | $259–$1,394†‡ | $801†‡ | $2,877† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $1,479–$2,488†‡ | $1,753†‡ | $3,309† |

† 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) | 221 | $4,705–$11,692†‡ | $6,487†‡ | $57,914‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 258 | $15,451–$40,370†‡ | $25,452†‡ | $144,239‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $75,723–$201,058†‡ | $154,738†‡ | $633,777‡ |

† 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) | 25 | $649–$1,167†‡ | $869†‡ | $4,227† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,226–$6,236†‡ | $2,960†‡ | $15,196‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $633,777‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $620,039‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $15,196‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,107† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,309† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,231† |

† 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 ChongHak worth?

Across 856 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim ChongHak work is $6,982. The median Kim ChongHak painting sells for $16,846 across 547 lots. The median Kim ChongHak print sells for $1,215 across 120 lots. The median Kim ChongHak work on paper sells for $1,167 across 43 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim ChongHak paintings typically sell for $15,451–$40,370 (the middle half of 258 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kim ChongHak paintings typically sell for $4,705–$11,692 (the middle half of 221 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 ChongHak painting?

Based on 547 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim ChongHak painting is $16,846. 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 ChongHak's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim ChongHak painting is $633,777. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Kim ChongHak print?

Based on 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim ChongHak print is $1,215. 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 ChongHak's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim ChongHak print is $3,309. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,309 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim ChongHak work on paper is $1,167. 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 ChongHak's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim ChongHak work on paper is $15,196. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Kim ChongHak painting?

Based on 258 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim ChongHak painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,452, 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 small Kim ChongHak painting?

Based on 221 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kim ChongHak painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,487, 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 ChongHak's auction record?

Kim ChongHak's auction record is $633,777, 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 ChongHak auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-chonghak (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.