Koo Bohnchang (b. 1953)
What is Koo Bohnchang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Koo Bohnchang at 4 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,628 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,313–$1,663, n=5). The auction record is $19,226 for Korea Fantasy (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korea Fantasy, 2017 | Video programmed with flat TV screen inside a frame | $19,226 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | In the Beginning XII-I, 2002 | Gelatin silverprint, cotton thread | $6,706 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Soap 13, 2006 | Archival pigment print | $1,628 | K-Auction | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | STILL LIFE, 2005 | Pencil lower margin recto | $734 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soap 20, 2004 | Archival pigment print | $1,663 | K-Auction | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Soap 20, 2004 | Archival pigment print | $1,313 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,628 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Koo Bohnchang is a Korean artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,961. 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 Koo Bohnchang sold in 2025 for $6,706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Koo Bohnchang on OpeningBid →What is a Koo Bohnchang work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Koo Bohnchang work is $1,961.
The median Koo Bohnchang photograph sells for $3,051 across 23 lots.
The median Koo Bohnchang print sells for $1,003 across 10 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 | 20 | $1,003†‡ | $2,888† | 50% | 2026-05-28 |
| Photography | 33 | $3,051†‡ | $11,762‡ | 69.7% | 2022-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $431–$883†‡ | $680†‡ | $1,074‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $623–$2,262†‡ | $1,367†‡ | $10,742‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $6,000–$9,742†‡ | $6,985†‡ | $11,762‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $11,762‡ |
| Photography | 2012 | $10,780‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,888† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,663 |
† 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 Koo Bohnchang worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Koo Bohnchang work is $1,961. The median Koo Bohnchang photograph sells for $3,051 across 23 lots. The median Koo Bohnchang print sells for $1,003 across 10 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 Koo Bohnchang photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Koo Bohnchang photograph is $3,051. 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 Koo Bohnchang's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Koo Bohnchang photograph is $11,762. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Koo Bohnchang print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Koo Bohnchang print is $1,003. 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 Koo Bohnchang's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Koo Bohnchang print is $2,888. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,888 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Koo Bohnchang photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Koo Bohnchang photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,985, 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 Koo Bohnchang's auction record?
Koo Bohnchang's auction record is $19,226, set in 2017.
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