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# 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.

## What is a Kim SoonKyum work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kim SoonKyum auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-soonkyum (updated 2026-11-03).

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.