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# Kim InSoong

Kim InSoong is an artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $6,205. 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 InSoong sold in 2025 for $30,858, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim InSoong work worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim InSoong work is $6,205.

The median Kim InSoong painting sells for $6,812 across 74 lots.

The median Kim InSoong work on paper sells for $1,848 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim InSoong paintings typically sell for $5,817–$11,723 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Kim InSoong paintings typically sell for $2,752–$5,733 (the middle half of 23 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 | 79 | $6,812†‡ | $57,107‡ | 93.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,848† | $2,835† | — | 2021-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $40,015‡ | $57,107‡ | — | 2025-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,752–$5,733†‡ | $4,538†‡ | $13,393 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $5,817–$11,723†‡ | $7,807†‡ | $30,858 |

† 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 | 2015 | $57,107‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $49,172‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,835† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $860 |

† 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 InSoong worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim InSoong work is $6,205. The median Kim InSoong painting sells for $6,812 across 74 lots. The median Kim InSoong work on paper sells for $1,848 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim InSoong paintings typically sell for $5,817–$11,723 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kim InSoong paintings typically sell for $2,752–$5,733 (the middle half of 23 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 InSoong painting?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim InSoong painting is $6,812. 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 InSoong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim InSoong painting is $57,107. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Kim InSoong painting?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim InSoong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,807, 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 small Kim InSoong painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kim InSoong painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,538, 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 InSoong's auction record?

Kim InSoong's auction record is $57,107, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kim InSoong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-insoong (updated 2026-11-02).

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.