Kim SangYu
Kim SangYu is an artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,743. 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 SangYu sold in 2024 for $2,172, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kim SangYu on OpeningBid →What is a Kim SangYu work worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim SangYu work is $1,743.
The median Kim SangYu print sells for $313 across 31 lots.
The median Kim SangYu painting sells for $15,614 across 28 lots.
The median Kim SangYu work on paper sells for $391 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kim SangYu paintings typically sell for $4,055–$21,549 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Kim SangYu prints typically sell for $187–$601 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 32 | $313†‡ | $3,189‡ | 96.9% | 2023-03-16 |
| Paintings | 28 | $15,614†‡ | $38,245‡ | — | 2024-11-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $391† | $399† | — | 2022-07-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,687† | $1,687† | — | 2017-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $25,073‡ | $38,245‡ | — | 2007-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kim SangYu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $313 with 96.9% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $15,614, record $38,245. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kim SangYu painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $25,073.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $187–$601†‡ | $287†‡ | $1,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $134–$293†‡ | $266†‡ | $1,001‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,743–$12,750†‡ | $3,616†‡ | $16,865‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,055–$21,549†‡ | $16,781†‡ | $38,245‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $38,245‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $26,107‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $3,189‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,895‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $1,687† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $399† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $384† |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kim SangYu worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim SangYu work is $1,743. The median Kim SangYu print sells for $313 across 31 lots. The median Kim SangYu painting sells for $15,614 across 28 lots. The median Kim SangYu work on paper sells for $391 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim SangYu paintings typically sell for $4,055–$21,549 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kim SangYu prints typically sell for $187–$601 (the middle half of 20 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 SangYu print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim SangYu print is $313. 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 SangYu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim SangYu print is $3,189. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kim SangYu painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim SangYu painting is $15,614. 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 SangYu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim SangYu painting is $38,245. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Kim SangYu painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim SangYu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,781, 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 small Kim SangYu print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kim SangYu print (small (under 50 cm)) is $287, 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 SangYu's auction record?
Kim SangYu's auction record is $38,245, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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