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# Kim Dong Yoo (b. 1965)

Kim Dong Yoo is a Korean artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $166,411. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kim Dong Yoo sold in 2008 for $5,001,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim Dong Yoo work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Dong Yoo work is $166,411.

The median Kim Dong Yoo painting sells for $247,787 across 7 lots.

The median Kim Dong Yoo print sells for $1,250 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | — | 2011-03-01 |
| Paintings | 7 | $247,787‡ | $5M | — | 2024-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $469,666 | $5M | — | 2008-05-25 |

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

Kim Dong Yoo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,250. Paintings (7 lots) median $247,787, record $5,001,058. A typical Kim Dong Yoo painting sells for around 198× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $469,666.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $125,722–$551,043 | $277,350 | $5M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $5M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $632,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,250 |

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 Dong Yoo worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Dong Yoo work is $166,411. The median Kim Dong Yoo painting sells for $247,787 across 7 lots. The median Kim Dong Yoo print sells for $1,250 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kim Dong Yoo's auction record?

Kim Dong Yoo's auction record is $5,001,058, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kim Dong Yoo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-dong-yoo-3 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.