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# Kim KyuJin

Kim KyuJin is a Korean artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $879. 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 KyuJin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,611; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim KyuJin work worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim KyuJin work is $879.

The median Kim KyuJin work on paper sells for $902 across 114 lots.

The median Kim KyuJin painting sells for $788 across 49 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Kim KyuJin work on papers typically sell for $577–$1,775 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Kim KyuJin paintings typically sell for $565–$1,396 (the middle half of 43 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 | 51 | $788†‡ | $42,210† | 96.1% | 2026-02-13 |
| Works on Paper | 123 | $902†‡ | $442,968‡ | 92.7% | 2026-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $21,436†‡ | $442,968‡ | — | 2026-05-15 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $725–$1,511†‡ | $990†‡ | $1,845‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $565–$1,396†‡ | $788†‡ | $42,210† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $317–$1,441†‡ | $502†‡ | $2,692‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $454–$1,955†‡ | $675†‡ | $13,561‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 88 | $577–$1,775†‡ | $978†‡ | $442,968‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $442,968‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $42,210† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $29,606‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $22,721† |

† 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 KyuJin worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim KyuJin work is $879. The median Kim KyuJin work on paper sells for $902 across 114 lots. The median Kim KyuJin painting sells for $788 across 49 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Kim KyuJin work on papers typically sell for $577–$1,775 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Kim KyuJin paintings typically sell for $565–$1,396 (the middle half of 43 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 KyuJin work on paper?

Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim KyuJin work on paper is $902. 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 KyuJin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim KyuJin work on paper is $442,968. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Kim KyuJin painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim KyuJin painting is $788. 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 KyuJin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim KyuJin painting is $42,210. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,210 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim KyuJin work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $978, 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 large Kim KyuJin painting?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim KyuJin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $788, 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 KyuJin's auction record?

Kim KyuJin's auction record is $442,968, set in 2021. 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 KyuJin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-kyujin (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.
