> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-koo · updated 2026-11-02

# Kim Koo

Kim Koo is an artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $10,045. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kim Koo sold in 2026 for $17,041, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim Koo work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Koo work is $10,045.

The median Kim Koo work on paper sells for $10,964 across 35 lots.

The median Kim Koo print sells for $1,711 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Koo work on papers typically sell for $7,525–$18,499 (the middle half of 21 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 | $1,711† | $2,530† | — | 2020-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $10,964† | $25,249† | — | 2026-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $25,216† | $25,249† | — | 2021-12-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $7,525–$18,499† | $8,960† | $25,249† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $9,369–$13,994† | $11,400† | $20,107† |

† 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 | 2021 | $25,249† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $25,216† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,530† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,795 |

† 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 Koo worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Koo work is $10,045. The median Kim Koo work on paper sells for $10,964 across 35 lots. The median Kim Koo print sells for $1,711 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Koo work on papers typically sell for $7,525–$18,499 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Koo work on paper is $10,964. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Koo work on paper is $25,249. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,249 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim Koo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,960, 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 Koo work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim Koo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Kim Koo's auction record is $25,249, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,249 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Koo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-koo (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.