> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-eungwon · updated 2026-11-01

# Kim Eungwon (1855–1921)

Kim Eungwon is a Korean artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $605. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kim Eungwon sold in 2024 for $1,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim Eungwon work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Eungwon work is $605.

The median Kim Eungwon work on paper sells for $459 across 32 lots.

The median Kim Eungwon painting sells for $673 across 13 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Kim Eungwon work on papers typically sell for $355–$711 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $673† | $1,709† | — | 2024-01-15 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $459† | $34,015 | — | 2023-07-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,446† | $34,015 | — | 2022-06-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $434–$707† | $563† | $1,709† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $276–$519† | $347† | $675† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $355–$711† | $486† | $34,015 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $34,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,817† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,709† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,386† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Eungwon worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Eungwon work is $605. The median Kim Eungwon work on paper sells for $459 across 32 lots. The median Kim Eungwon painting sells for $673 across 13 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Kim Eungwon work on papers typically sell for $355–$711 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Eungwon work on paper is $459. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kim Eungwon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Eungwon work on paper is $34,015.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Eungwon painting is $673. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kim Eungwon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Eungwon painting is $1,709. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,709 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim Eungwon work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $486, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Kim Eungwon painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim Eungwon painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kim Eungwon's auction record?

Kim Eungwon's auction record is $34,015, set in 2022.

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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 Eungwon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-eungwon (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.