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

# Kim Gu

Kim Gu is an artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $10,070. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kim Gu is recorded as sold in 2026 for $29,790; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim Gu work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Gu work is $10,070.

The median Kim Gu work on paper sells for $10,070 across 52 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Gu work on papers typically sell for $6,754–$12,728 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 55 | $10,070‡ | $72,741‡ | 94.5% | 2026-04-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $29,790‡ | $72,741‡ | — | 2026-04-15 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,875–$5,424‡ | $3,346‡ | $11,425‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $6,754–$12,728‡ | $9,931‡ | $22,265‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $9,536–$21,160‡ | $13,612‡ | $72,741‡ |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $72,741‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $29,790‡ |

‡ 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 Gu worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Gu work is $10,070. The median Kim Gu work on paper sells for $10,070 across 52 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Gu work on papers typically sell for $6,754–$12,728 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Gu work on paper is $10,070. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Gu work on paper is $72,741. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim Gu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,931, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim Gu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Kim Gu's auction record is $72,741, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Gu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-gu (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.