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# Kim OkJin

Kim OkJin is an artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $382. 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 OkJin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $995; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim OkJin work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim OkJin work is $382.

The median Kim OkJin painting sells for $637 across 56 lots.

The median Kim OkJin work on paper sells for $178 across 39 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim OkJin paintings typically sell for $346–$1,123 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim OkJin work on papers typically sell for $88–$268 (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 | 57 | $637†‡ | $2,505‡ | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $178†‡ | $3,294‡ | 90.7% | 2025-01-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,229†‡ | $3,294‡ | — | 2022-07-14 |

† 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) | 6 | $309–$938†‡ | $474†‡ | $1,814‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $346–$1,123†‡ | $836†‡ | $2,529 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $414–$1,248†‡ | $590†‡ | $2,505‡ |

† 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) | 23 | $88–$268†‡ | $167†‡ | $789‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $298–$904†‡ | $580†‡ | $3,294‡ |

† 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 | 2009 | $3,294‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,529 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,505‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,031‡ |

‡ 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 OkJin worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim OkJin work is $382. The median Kim OkJin painting sells for $637 across 56 lots. The median Kim OkJin work on paper sells for $178 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim OkJin paintings typically sell for $346–$1,123 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kim OkJin work on papers typically sell for $88–$268 (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 OkJin painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim OkJin painting is $637. 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 OkJin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim OkJin painting is $2,505. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim OkJin work on paper is $178. 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 OkJin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim OkJin work on paper is $3,294. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim OkJin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $836, 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 OkJin work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim OkJin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $167, 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 OkJin's auction record?

Kim OkJin's auction record is $3,294, set in 2009. 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 OkJin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-okjin (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.