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# Kim JeongHee

## What is Kim JeongHee’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 99 auction results for Kim JeongHee at 1 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,401 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,512–$9,483, n=10). The auction record is $25,308 for The Album of Calligraphy (2021, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Album of Calligraphy | Ink on paper | $25,308 | K-Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Calligraphy | Ink on paper | $25,142 | K-Auction | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | Letter, 1842 | Ink on paper | $13,791 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Poem | Ink on paper | $10,168 | K-Auction | May 2025 |
| 5 | Letter | Ink on paper | $9,968 | K-Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Letter | Ink on paper | $9,758 | K-Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 7 | Poem | Ink on paper | $9,374 | K-Auction | May 2021 |
| 8 | Letter | Ink on paper | $8,028 | K-Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Letter | Ink on paper | $7,490 | K-Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Calligraphy | Ink on paper | $7,225 | K-Auction | Mar 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $7,759 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $6,904 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 99 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kim JeongHee is an artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $6,583. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kim JeongHee sold in 2025 for $9,968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim JeongHee work worth?

Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim JeongHee work is $6,583.

The median Kim JeongHee work on paper sells for $8,781 across 59 lots.

The median Kim JeongHee sculpture sells for $3,122 across 8 lots.

The median Kim JeongHee print sells for $1,978 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Kim JeongHee work on papers typically sell for $5,298–$8,992 (the middle half of 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,978† | $2,504† | — | 2022-03-07 |
| Paintings | 2 | $8,680† | $13,449† | — | 2020-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $8,781† | $49,169† | — | 2026-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $3,122† | $12,713† | — | 2022-04-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $37,943† | $49,169† | — | 2021-03-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Kim JeongHee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,978. Paintings (2 lots) median $8,680, record $13,449. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,449 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Kim JeongHee painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $37,943.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $5,298–$8,992† | $7,177† | $49,169† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $8,847–$19,763† | $12,102† | $46,817† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,371–$22,229† | $13,444† | $31,620† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $974–$5,280† | $3,703† | $12,713† |

† 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 | 2018 | $49,169† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $46,817† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $13,449† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $12,713† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5,280† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,911† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,504† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,978† |

† 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 JeongHee worth?

Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim JeongHee work is $6,583. The median Kim JeongHee work on paper sells for $8,781 across 59 lots. The median Kim JeongHee sculpture sells for $3,122 across 8 lots. The median Kim JeongHee print sells for $1,978 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kim JeongHee work on papers typically sell for $5,298–$8,992 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim JeongHee work on paper is $8,781. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim JeongHee work on paper is $49,169. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $49,169 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kim JeongHee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,177, 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 medium Kim JeongHee work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim JeongHee work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,102, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Kim JeongHee's auction record is $49,169, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $49,169 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 JeongHee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-jeonghee (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.