Ko Young-Hoon (b. 1952)
Ko Young-Hoon is an artist with 152 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $27,697. 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 Ko Young-Hoon is recorded as sold in 2025 for $27,697; 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 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ko Young-Hoon work is $27,697.
The median Ko Young-Hoon painting sells for $25,209 across 59 lots.
The median Ko Young-Hoon work on paper sells for $37,542 across 38 lots.
The median Ko Young-Hoon print sells for $191 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ko Young-Hoon paintings typically sell for $13,341–$40,216 (the middle half of 32 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 | 3 | $191‡ | $191‡ | 33.3% | 2023-03-02 |
| Paintings | 69 | $25,209†‡ | $237,120‡ | 85.5% | 2025-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $37,542†‡ | $157,428‡ | 76% | 2025-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16,988‡ | $16,988‡ | — | 2009-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $148,802†‡ | $237,120‡ | — | 2023-03-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ko Young-Hoon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $191 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $25,209, record $237,120. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ko Young-Hoon painting sells for around 132× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $148,802.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,804–$9,132†‡ | $6,010†‡ | $19,132‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $13,341–$40,216†‡ | $21,824†‡ | $166,506‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $28,781–$113,858†‡ | $52,151†‡ | $237,120‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $12,542–$43,723†‡ | $24,972†‡ | $65,528‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $38,199–$75,035†‡ | $53,689†‡ | $157,428‡ |
† 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 | 2007 | $237,120‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $197,977‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $157,428‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $126,082† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $16,988‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $191‡ |
† 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 Ko Young-Hoon worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ko Young-Hoon work is $27,697. The median Ko Young-Hoon painting sells for $25,209 across 59 lots. The median Ko Young-Hoon work on paper sells for $37,542 across 38 lots. The median Ko Young-Hoon print sells for $191 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ko Young-Hoon paintings typically sell for $13,341–$40,216 (the middle half of 32 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 Ko Young-Hoon painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ko Young-Hoon painting is $25,209. 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 Ko Young-Hoon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ko Young-Hoon painting is $237,120. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ko Young-Hoon work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ko Young-Hoon work on paper is $37,542. 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 Ko Young-Hoon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ko Young-Hoon work on paper is $157,428. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ko Young-Hoon painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ko Young-Hoon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,824, 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 large Ko Young-Hoon painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ko Young-Hoon painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $52,151, 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 Ko Young-Hoon's auction record?
Ko Young-Hoon's auction record is $237,120, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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