Kwon OkYon
What is Kwon OkYon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 289 auction results for Kwon OkYon at 2 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,589 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,537–$15,239, n=14). The auction record is $46,670 for Love-2 (2025, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love-2, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $46,670 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | At the Buseoksa, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $29,761 | K-Auction | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Landscape, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $26,427 | K-Auction | Jan 2021 |
| 4 | Girl, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $24,012 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $20,005 | K-Auction | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Landscape, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $19,576 | K-Auction | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Girl | Oil on panel | $18,060 | K-Auction | Apr 2020 |
| 8 | Woman, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $17,351 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Door, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $17,063 | K-Auction | May 2024 |
| 10 | Still Life, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $15,494 | K-Auction | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $12,564 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $14,475 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $9,472 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 289 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Kwon OkYon is an artist with 316 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,706. 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 OkYon sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $12,542 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kwon OkYon on OpeningBid →What is a Kwon OkYon work worth?
Across 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwon OkYon work is $11,706.
The median Kwon OkYon painting sells for $15,272 across 221 lots.
The median Kwon OkYon print sells for $322 across 46 lots.
The median Kwon OkYon work on paper sells for $1,458 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kwon OkYon paintings typically sell for $5,552–$14,922 (the middle half of 120 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kwon OkYon paintings typically sell for $16,730–$31,806 (the middle half of 86 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 | 55 | $322†‡ | $3,328‡ | 83.6% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 236 | $15,272†‡ | $138,194‡ | 93.6% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,458† | $1,458† | — | 2022-07-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $87,417‡ | $138,194‡ | — | 2022-04-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kwon OkYon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (55 lots) median $322 with 83.6% sell-through. Paintings (236 lots) median $15,272, record $138,194. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kwon OkYon painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $87,417.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $254–$621†‡ | $391†‡ | $2,966† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $274–$364†‡ | $295†‡ | $1,392‡ |
† 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) | 120 | $5,552–$14,922†‡ | $9,376†‡ | $50,038‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $16,730–$31,806†‡ | $21,084†‡ | $129,338‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $46,217–$109,192†‡ | $75,668†‡ | $138,194‡ |
† 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 | $138,194‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $129,338‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,328‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,966† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,710 |
† 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 Kwon OkYon worth?
Across 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwon OkYon work is $11,706. The median Kwon OkYon painting sells for $15,272 across 221 lots. The median Kwon OkYon print sells for $322 across 46 lots. The median Kwon OkYon work on paper sells for $1,458 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kwon OkYon paintings typically sell for $5,552–$14,922 (the middle half of 120 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kwon OkYon paintings typically sell for $16,730–$31,806 (the middle half of 86 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 OkYon painting?
Based on 221 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kwon OkYon painting is $15,272. 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 OkYon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kwon OkYon painting is $138,194. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kwon OkYon print?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kwon OkYon print is $322. 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 OkYon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kwon OkYon print is $3,328. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Kwon OkYon painting?
Based on 120 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kwon OkYon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,376, 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 Kwon OkYon painting?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kwon OkYon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,084, 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 OkYon's auction record?
Kwon OkYon's auction record is $138,194, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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