Kim TaeHo (b. 1948)
What is Kim TaeHo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 337 auction results for Kim TaeHo at 5 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,018 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,975–$12,042, n=17). The auction record is $121,477 for Internal Rhythm 2016-31 (2021, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internal Rhythm 2016-31, 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $121,477 | K-Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Internal Rhythm 2013-19, 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $105,230 | K-Auction | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Internal Rhythm 2013-7, 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $91,108 | K-Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Internal Rhythm 95-29, 1995 | Acrylic on canvas | $72,097 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Internal Rhythm 2018-86, 2018 | Acrylic on canvas | $67,007 | K-Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Internal Rhythm 2019-12, 2019 | Acrylic | $62,402 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Internal Rhythm 2022-51, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $53,989 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Internal Rhythm 2003-24, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas | $49,582 | K-Auction | Jan 2019 |
| 9 | Internal Rhythm 2015-33, 2015 | Acrylic on canvas | $41,809 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Internal Rhythm 202167, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $27,383 | K-Auction | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $12,333 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $69,552 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $12,042 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $7,226 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 337 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Kim TaeHo is a Korean artist with 363 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $10,859. 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 TaeHo is recorded as sold in 2026 for $53,056; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kim TaeHo on OpeningBid →What is a Kim TaeHo work worth?
Across 337 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim TaeHo work is $10,859.
The median Kim TaeHo painting sells for $17,088 across 243 lots.
The median Kim TaeHo print sells for $842 across 25 lots.
The median Kim TaeHo work on paper sells for $2,014 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kim TaeHo paintings typically sell for $5,709–$11,519 (the middle half of 96 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kim TaeHo paintings typically sell for $15,849–$37,556 (the middle half of 91 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 | 28 | $842†‡ | $9,141‡ | 89.3% | 2025-09-11 |
| Paintings | 257 | $17,088†‡ | $186,047‡ | 94.6% | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,014†‡ | $27,774† | 80% | 2023-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $101,883†‡ | $186,047‡ | — | 2022-05-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kim TaeHo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $842 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (257 lots) median $17,088, record $186,047. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kim TaeHo painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $101,883.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $842–$1,282†‡ | $1,097†‡ | $2,159† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $514–$1,121†‡ | $751†‡ | $9,141‡ |
† 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) | 96 | $5,709–$11,519†‡ | $8,052†‡ | $21,719† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $15,849–$37,556†‡ | $26,200†‡ | $64,617† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $54,105–$91,627†‡ | $70,638†‡ | $186,047‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $186,047‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $155,039‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $27,774† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $9,141‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,534‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,311‡ |
† 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 TaeHo worth?
Across 337 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim TaeHo work is $10,859. The median Kim TaeHo painting sells for $17,088 across 243 lots. The median Kim TaeHo print sells for $842 across 25 lots. The median Kim TaeHo work on paper sells for $2,014 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kim TaeHo paintings typically sell for $5,709–$11,519 (the middle half of 96 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kim TaeHo paintings typically sell for $15,849–$37,556 (the middle half of 91 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 TaeHo painting?
Based on 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim TaeHo painting is $17,088. 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 TaeHo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim TaeHo painting is $186,047. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kim TaeHo print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim TaeHo print is $842. 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 TaeHo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim TaeHo print is $9,141. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Kim TaeHo painting?
Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kim TaeHo painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,052, 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 TaeHo painting?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim TaeHo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,200, 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 TaeHo's auction record?
Kim TaeHo's auction record is $186,047, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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