Kim HongJoo
What is Kim HongJoo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Kim HongJoo at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,812 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,411–$5,852, n=8). The auction record is $86,769 for Untitled (2019, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2000s | Acrylic on canvas | $86,769 | K-Auction | Jan 2019 |
| 2 | Untitled | Acrylic on canvas | $43,670 | K-Auction | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1999 | Acrylic on canvas | $39,077 | K-Auction | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1990 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $9,612 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2017 | Lithograph, embossing | $4,801 | K-Auction | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | 무제, 2017 | Lithograph, embossing | $4,599 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2017 | Lithograph, embossing | $4,454 | K-Auction | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | 무제, 2017 | Lithograph, embossing | $3,188 | K-Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | 무제, 2017 | Lithograph, embossing | $2,767 | K-Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | 무제, 2017 | Lithograph, embossing | $2,594 | K-Auction | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 11 | $2,594 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,767 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Kim HongJoo is an artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $4,369. 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 HongJoo sold in 2025 for $9,612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Kim HongJoo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Kim HongJoo on OpeningBid →What is a Kim HongJoo work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim HongJoo work is $4,369.
The median Kim HongJoo print sells for $3,126 across 44 lots.
The median Kim HongJoo painting sells for $37,587 across 14 lots.
The median Kim HongJoo work on paper sells for $3,214 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kim HongJoo prints typically sell for $2,594–$4,531 (the middle half of 44 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 | 50 | $3,126†‡ | $9,708‡ | 88% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 14 | $37,587†‡ | $86,769 | — | 2025-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,214‡ | $4,396‡ | 40% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $72,598†‡ | $86,769 | — | 2020-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kim HongJoo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $3,126 with 88% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $37,587, record $86,769. A typical Kim HongJoo painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $72,598.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $2,594–$4,531†‡ | $3,193†‡ | $9,708‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $17,026–$31,219‡ | $29,679‡ | $43,670 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $38,332–$62,617†‡ | $54,756†‡ | $86,769 |
† 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 | 2019 | $86,769 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $64,194‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,708‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,810‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,396‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,031‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kim HongJoo worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim HongJoo work is $4,369. The median Kim HongJoo print sells for $3,126 across 44 lots. The median Kim HongJoo painting sells for $37,587 across 14 lots. The median Kim HongJoo work on paper sells for $3,214 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim HongJoo prints typically sell for $2,594–$4,531 (the middle half of 44 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 HongJoo print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim HongJoo print is $3,126. 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 HongJoo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim HongJoo print is $9,708. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kim HongJoo painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim HongJoo painting is $37,587. 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 HongJoo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim HongJoo painting is $86,769.
What is the average price of a medium Kim HongJoo print?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim HongJoo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,193, 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 HongJoo's auction record?
Kim HongJoo's auction record is $86,769, set in 2019.
See the full Kim HongJoo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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