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

# Kwon Ki-soo (b. 1972)

Kwon Ki-soo is a Korean artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,949. 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 Kwon Ki-soo is recorded as sold in 2024 for $9,526; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kwon Ki-soo work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwon Ki-soo work is $8,949.

The median Kwon Ki-soo painting sells for $9,814 across 46 lots.

The median Kwon Ki-soo sculpture sells for $16,041 across 2 lots.

The median Kwon Ki-soo photograph sells for $1,788 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kwon Ki-soo paintings typically sell for $4,338–$9,814 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Kwon Ki-soo paintings typically sell for $7,479–$22,553 (the middle half of 21 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 | 58 | $9,814†‡ | $48,269 | 79.3% | 2026-02-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $16,041‡ | $16,098 | — | 2015-03-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,788† | $1,788† | — | 2017-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,484 | $48,269 | — | 2018-11-29 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $4,338–$9,814†‡ | $5,789†‡ | $48,269 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $7,479–$22,553†‡ | $14,335†‡ | $35,484 |

† 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 | 2018 | $48,269 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $35,484 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $16,098 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $15,984‡ |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,788† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kwon Ki-soo worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwon Ki-soo work is $8,949. The median Kwon Ki-soo painting sells for $9,814 across 46 lots. The median Kwon Ki-soo sculpture sells for $16,041 across 2 lots. The median Kwon Ki-soo photograph sells for $1,788 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kwon Ki-soo paintings typically sell for $4,338–$9,814 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Kwon Ki-soo paintings typically sell for $7,479–$22,553 (the middle half of 21 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 Kwon Ki-soo painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kwon Ki-soo painting is $9,814. 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 Kwon Ki-soo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kwon Ki-soo painting is $48,269.

### What is the average price of a medium Kwon Ki-soo painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kwon Ki-soo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,789, 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 Kwon Ki-soo painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kwon Ki-soo painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,335, 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 Kwon Ki-soo's auction record?

Kwon Ki-soo's auction record is $48,269, 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, “Kwon Ki-soo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kwon-kisoo (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.