Kim Tai
Kim Tai is an artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,343. 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 Tai sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,047 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kim Tai on OpeningBid →What is a Kim Tai work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Tai work is $1,343.
The median Kim Tai painting sells for $1,400 across 40 lots.
The median Kim Tai work on paper sells for $541 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kim Tai paintings typically sell for $588–$1,366 (the middle half of 22 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 | 42 | $1,400†‡ | $12,978‡ | 95.2% | 2023-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $541†‡ | $932‡ | — | 2023-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,447†‡ | $12,978‡ | — | 2022-09-29 |
† 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) | 22 | $588–$1,366†‡ | $818†‡ | $3,374† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,119–$3,411†‡ | $2,759†‡ | $12,978‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $431–$598†‡ | $492†‡ | $932‡ |
† 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 | 2019 | $12,978‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,447† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $932‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $598† |
† 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 Tai worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Tai work is $1,343. The median Kim Tai painting sells for $1,400 across 40 lots. The median Kim Tai work on paper sells for $541 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kim Tai paintings typically sell for $588–$1,366 (the middle half of 22 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 Tai painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Tai painting is $1,400. 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 Tai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Tai painting is $12,978. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Kim Tai painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kim Tai painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $818, 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 Tai painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim Tai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,759, 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 Tai's auction record?
Kim Tai's auction record is $12,978, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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