> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/koo-mei · updated 2026-11-01

# Koo Mei (b. 1929)

Koo Mei is a Chinese artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,096.

A work by Koo Mei sold in 2023 for $19,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Koo Mei work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Koo Mei work is $5,096.

The median Koo Mei work on paper sells for $5,112 across 26 lots.

The median Koo Mei painting sells for $3,692 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,692 | $3,692 | — | 2024-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $5,112 | $96,000 | — | 2026-04-29 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,025–$5,851 | $4,814 | $96,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $9,984–$27,406 | $17,804 | $41,736 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $96,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $41,736 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,692 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Koo Mei worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Koo Mei work is $5,096. The median Koo Mei work on paper sells for $5,112 across 26 lots. The median Koo Mei painting sells for $3,692 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Koo Mei work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Koo Mei work on paper is $5,112.

### What is Koo Mei's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Koo Mei work on paper is $96,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Koo Mei work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Koo Mei work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,814, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Koo Mei's auction record?

Koo Mei's auction record is $96,000, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Koo Mei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/koo-mei (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.