Kim Tschang-yeul (1929–2021)
What is Kim Tschang-yeul’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,395 auction results for Kim Tschang-yeul at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,337 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,942–$86,207, n=82). The auction record is $1,268,421 for CSH I (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSH I, 1978 | Oil paint | $1,268,421 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Water Drop No.2M, 1978 | Oil paint | $898,869 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Waterdrops ABS N° 2, 1973 | Oil on linen | $715,469 | K-Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Waterdrops ABS Nº 1, 1973 | Oil on linen | $690,389 | K-Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Gouttes d'eau (Water Drops), 1975 | Oil paint | $645,284 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 6 | Waterdrops No.16, 1977 | Oil paint | $643,666 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Waterdrops ENS8030, 1980 | Oil and acrylic on hemp cloth | $572,679 | K-Auction | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | ENS No 42, 1978 | Oil paint | $454,261 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | Waterdrops, 1977 | 마포에 유채 | $430,703 | K-Auction | May 2018 |
| 10 | Waterdrops SH83004, 1983 | Oil on hemp cloth | $348,564 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 131 | $67,100 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $24,177 |
| Other | 28 | $19,085 |
| Prints | 48 | $1,321 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $120,044 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 139 | $28,552 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $17,027 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,395 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Kim Tschang-yeul is a Korean artist with 1,459 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $15,472. 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 Tschang-yeul sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $164,976 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,395 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Tschang-yeul work is $15,472.
The median Kim Tschang-yeul painting sells for $52,370 across 588 lots.
The median Kim Tschang-yeul print sells for $1,444 across 549 lots.
The median Kim Tschang-yeul work on paper sells for $19,051 across 76 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Tschang-yeul prints typically sell for $840–$2,245 (the middle half of 416 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Tschang-yeul paintings typically sell for $29,920–$81,827 (the middle half of 336 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 | 588 | $1,444†‡ | $24,280‡ | 93.4% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 594 | $52,370†‡ | $1.3M | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $19,051†‡ | $207,755‡ | 97.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $967†‡ | $1,055‡ | — | 2019-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 184 | $157,379†‡ | $1.3M | — | 2026-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kim Tschang-yeul's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (588 lots) median $1,444 with 93.4% sell-through. Paintings (594 lots) median $52,370, record $1,268,421. A typical Kim Tschang-yeul painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 184 lots) the median is $157,379.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 126 | $841–$1,859†‡ | $1,435†‡ | $4,256‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 416 | $840–$2,245†‡ | $1,433†‡ | $24,280‡ |
† 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) | 100 | $11,500–$44,600†‡ | $20,238†‡ | $224,375‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 336 | $29,920–$81,827†‡ | $47,600†‡ | $469,129† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 149 | $58,262–$164,814†‡ | $102,161†‡ | $1.3M |
† 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) | 11 | $3,616–$12,175†‡ | $9,096†‡ | $15,069‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $13,343–$24,525†‡ | $19,235†‡ | $77,459 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $58,877–$95,903†‡ | $60,869†‡ | $207,755‡ |
† 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 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $922,084‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $207,755‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $136,994‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $24,280‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $22,136‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,055‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,055‡ |
‡ 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 Tschang-yeul worth?
Across 1,395 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Tschang-yeul work is $15,472. The median Kim Tschang-yeul painting sells for $52,370 across 588 lots. The median Kim Tschang-yeul print sells for $1,444 across 549 lots. The median Kim Tschang-yeul work on paper sells for $19,051 across 76 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Tschang-yeul prints typically sell for $840–$2,245 (the middle half of 416 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Tschang-yeul paintings typically sell for $29,920–$81,827 (the middle half of 336 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 Tschang-yeul painting?
Based on 588 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Tschang-yeul painting is $52,370. 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 Tschang-yeul's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Tschang-yeul painting is $1,268,421.
What is the average price of a Kim Tschang-yeul print?
Based on 549 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Tschang-yeul print is $1,444. 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 Tschang-yeul's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Tschang-yeul print is $24,280. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kim Tschang-yeul work on paper?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Tschang-yeul work on paper is $19,051. 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 Tschang-yeul's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Tschang-yeul work on paper is $207,755. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Kim Tschang-yeul print?
Based on 416 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim Tschang-yeul print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,433, 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 Tschang-yeul painting?
Based on 336 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim Tschang-yeul painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $47,600, 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 Tschang-yeul's auction record?
Kim Tschang-yeul's auction record is $1,268,421, set in 2021.
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