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# Kim ChungHyun

Kim ChungHyun is an artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $456. 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 ChungHyun sold in 2024 for $4,181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim ChungHyun work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim ChungHyun work is $456.

The median Kim ChungHyun work on paper sells for $456 across 83 lots.

The median Kim ChungHyun painting sells for $337 across 3 lots.

The median Kim ChungHyun sculpture sells for $555 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Kim ChungHyun work on papers typically sell for $367–$913 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim ChungHyun work on papers typically sell for $286–$526 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $337†‡ | $841† | — | 2024-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $456†‡ | $5,301‡ | 91.2% | 2026-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $555‡ | $555‡ | — | 2021-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $4,007†‡ | $5,861† | — | 2024-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $286–$526†‡ | $356†‡ | $4,181 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $367–$913†‡ | $496†‡ | $5,301‡ |

† 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 | 2006 | $5,301‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,181 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $841† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $555‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $337‡ |

† 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 ChungHyun worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim ChungHyun work is $456. The median Kim ChungHyun work on paper sells for $456 across 83 lots. The median Kim ChungHyun painting sells for $337 across 3 lots. The median Kim ChungHyun sculpture sells for $555 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Kim ChungHyun work on papers typically sell for $367–$913 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kim ChungHyun work on papers typically sell for $286–$526 (the middle half of 26 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 ChungHyun work on paper?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim ChungHyun work on paper is $456. 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 ChungHyun's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim ChungHyun work on paper is $5,301. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim ChungHyun work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $496, 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 ChungHyun work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim ChungHyun work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $356, 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 ChungHyun's auction record?

Kim ChungHyun's auction record is $5,861, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,861 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 ChungHyun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-chunghyun (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.