Kim Nam-Pyo (b. 1970)
Kim Nam-Pyo is a Korean artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $5,858. 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 Nam-Pyo sold in 2024 for $7,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kim Nam-Pyo on OpeningBid →What is a Kim Nam-Pyo work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Nam-Pyo work is $5,858.
The median Kim Nam-Pyo work on paper sells for $7,964 across 24 lots.
The median Kim Nam-Pyo painting sells for $2,479 across 19 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 | 23 | $2,479†‡ | $24,555‡ | 82.6% | 2025-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $7,964†‡ | $32,401‡ | 66.7% | 2024-08-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,094‡ | $32,401‡ | — | 2018-09-13 |
† 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) | 11 | $1,286–$4,138†‡ | $2,353†‡ | $9,668‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,455–$5,626‡ | $4,369‡ | $8,006‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $7,689–$18,045†‡ | $8,412†‡ | $32,401‡ |
† 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 | 2017 | $32,401‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $27,094‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $24,555‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $15,976 |
‡ 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 Nam-Pyo worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Nam-Pyo work is $5,858. The median Kim Nam-Pyo work on paper sells for $7,964 across 24 lots. The median Kim Nam-Pyo painting sells for $2,479 across 19 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 Nam-Pyo work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Nam-Pyo work on paper is $7,964. 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 Nam-Pyo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Nam-Pyo work on paper is $32,401. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kim Nam-Pyo painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Nam-Pyo painting is $2,479. 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 Nam-Pyo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Nam-Pyo painting is $24,555. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Kim Nam-Pyo work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kim Nam-Pyo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,412, 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 medium Kim Nam-Pyo painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim Nam-Pyo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,353, 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 Nam-Pyo's auction record?
Kim Nam-Pyo's auction record is $32,401, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Kim Nam-Pyo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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