Kim SoonKyum
Kim SoonKyum is an artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,685. 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 SoonKyum is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,565; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim SoonKyum work is $1,685.
The median Kim SoonKyum painting sells for $1,683 across 115 lots.
The median Kim SoonKyum work on paper sells for $69 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kim SoonKyum paintings typically sell for $1,680–$2,899 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Kim SoonKyum paintings typically sell for $756–$1,297 (the middle half of 40 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 | 122 | $1,683†‡ | $6,850† | 94.3% | 2025-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $69†‡ | $1,773† | — | 2026-01-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $4,767† | $6,850† | — | 2022-05-24 |
† 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) | 40 | $756–$1,297†‡ | $1,005†‡ | $3,102 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $1,680–$2,899†‡ | $2,189†‡ | $6,850† |
† 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 | 2022 | $6,850† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,560† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,773† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $69‡ |
† 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 SoonKyum worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim SoonKyum work is $1,685. The median Kim SoonKyum painting sells for $1,683 across 115 lots. The median Kim SoonKyum work on paper sells for $69 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim SoonKyum paintings typically sell for $1,680–$2,899 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kim SoonKyum paintings typically sell for $756–$1,297 (the middle half of 40 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 SoonKyum painting?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim SoonKyum painting is $1,683. 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 SoonKyum's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim SoonKyum painting is $6,850. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,850 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Kim SoonKyum painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim SoonKyum painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,189, 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 SoonKyum painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kim SoonKyum painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,005, 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 SoonKyum's auction record?
Kim SoonKyum's auction record is $6,850, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,850 (buyer's premium not included).
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